Guidebook for Matulji/Opatija
Essentials
Konzum small Supermarket, 6 minute walk from us or a 2 minute drive.
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Konzum
11A Ul. Žrtava fašizmaKonzum small Supermarket, 6 minute walk from us or a 2 minute drive.
Quality meets budget in Lidl - just a 7 min.drive from us. Not recommended if you don`t have a car.
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Lidl
67/A Osječka ul.Quality meets budget in Lidl - just a 7 min.drive from us. Not recommended if you don`t have a car.
Here you can get all sorts of baby products , cosmetics , beauty and cleaning products of all kind . They also have a small shelf with bio / organic products.
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BIPA drugstore
122/3 Ul. Maršala TitaHere you can get all sorts of baby products , cosmetics , beauty and cleaning products of all kind . They also have a small shelf with bio / organic products.
BIPA - Here you can get all sorts of baby products , cosmetics , beauty and cleaning products of all kind . They also have a small shelf with bio / organic products.
Trg maršala Tita 12
12 Trg maršala TitaBIPA - Here you can get all sorts of baby products , cosmetics , beauty and cleaning products of all kind . They also have a small shelf with bio / organic products.
Large Supermarket Spar. Just a 5 minute drive from us. If getting there by bus - exit at station "Groblje Opatija" ( Opatija cemitery ) or just ask the bus driver for "Spar" :)
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SPAR Selce
2 DražiceLarge Supermarket Spar. Just a 5 minute drive from us. If getting there by bus - exit at station "Groblje Opatija" ( Opatija cemitery ) or just ask the bus driver for "Spar" :)
Plodine
Local supermarket, just a 5 minutes drive from us!
Shopping
A shopping mall is always a spot where you merge with locals as everyone goes there :) This one has special views of the Rijeka`s industrial heritage site from the glass elevator.
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ZTC - Rijeka
3 Zvonimirova ul.A shopping mall is always a spot where you merge with locals as everyone goes there :) This one has special views of the Rijeka`s industrial heritage site from the glass elevator.
Rijeka`s east end shopping centre. Tip - croatian leather shoes and handbags "Guliver" on the 2nd floor.
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Tower Center Rijeka
81a Ul. Janka Polića KamovaRijeka`s east end shopping centre. Tip - croatian leather shoes and handbags "Guliver" on the 2nd floor.
I just love this place and all it`s local products! From edibles to cosmetics and all the cutest handmade stuff you might think of!
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Manufaktura Opatija
112 Ul. Maršala TitaI just love this place and all it`s local products! From edibles to cosmetics and all the cutest handmade stuff you might think of!
A pedestrian zone with various shops , two department stores and small old town butiques.
Usual opening hours Monday - Friday 8-20h; Saturdays 8-13h; Sundays closed.
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Korzo
KorzoA pedestrian zone with various shops , two department stores and small old town butiques.
Usual opening hours Monday - Friday 8-20h; Saturdays 8-13h; Sundays closed.
Getting Around
Intercity connections ( Rijeka, Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik, Pula etc. )
Airport Shuttle Transfer stop.
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Autobusni Kolodvor Opatija
1 Ul. Velog JožeIntercity connections ( Rijeka, Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik, Pula etc. )
Airport Shuttle Transfer stop.
Željeznička stanica Opatija-matulji
Train station Matulji. Get to us from there by taxi.
Intercity connections in Croatia & Europe. Ticket sales on spot.
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Žabica
ŽabicaIntercity connections in Croatia & Europe. Ticket sales on spot.
Airport Rijeka - Krk ( island ) . There are shuttles departing to Opatija.
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Rijeka International Airport
1 Hamec1Airport Rijeka - Krk ( island ) . There are shuttles departing to Opatija.
Car Rental Sixt lcated in the Hotel Ambasador.
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Sixt Autovermietung Opatija/Hotel Ambassador
5 Ul. Feliksa PerišićaCar Rental Sixt lcated in the Hotel Ambasador.
Food Scene
The best place for meat dishes in Opatija, just a bit off the touristy track. Moderate prices.
Suggested local meal - cevapcici ( grilled minced meat rolls )
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Ružmarin
2 Veprinački putThe best place for meat dishes in Opatija, just a bit off the touristy track. Moderate prices.
Suggested local meal - cevapcici ( grilled minced meat rolls )
The IT "5*" classy restaurant with decades of fame!
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Bevanda Restaurant
8 Zert ul.The IT "5*" classy restaurant with decades of fame!
The totally local place with local dishes :) Operating for decades, maybe a century :)
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Oštarija Osojnak
1 Put za ForticuThe totally local place with local dishes :) Operating for decades, maybe a century :)
Kaokakao
44 Ul. Andrije ŠtangeraExcuisite cakes and pastry from local production!
Great place for pizza&italian in our local harbour of the fisherman`s village Volosko!
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Pizzeria MOHO
8 Obala Frana SupilaGreat place for pizza&italian in our local harbour of the fisherman`s village Volosko!
Fine dining - local and seasonal dishes; famous also for steak tartare and beefsteak . No fish dishes. Only bottled wines.
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Restaurant Jist - Croatian Food Experience
27 ŠiroliFine dining - local and seasonal dishes; famous also for steak tartare and beefsteak . No fish dishes. Only bottled wines.
Soooo local with only a few tables - reserve your spot on time! Moderate prices. Not suitable for kids.
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Valle Losca Tavern
2 Ul. Andrije ŠtangeraSoooo local with only a few tables - reserve your spot on time! Moderate prices. Not suitable for kids.
RIBARNICA VOLOSKO - Something like a local fish fast food place :) beloved by locals, take aways also available. Small fried fish and griled or fried calamari are top choices for this place. Only a few inside and outside tables available.
Ul. Andrije Štangera 5
5 Ulica Andrije ŠtangeraRIBARNICA VOLOSKO - Something like a local fish fast food place :) beloved by locals, take aways also available. Small fried fish and griled or fried calamari are top choices for this place. Only a few inside and outside tables available.
Opened only during the summer season. Simple, local fish dishes with stunning views by a local fisherman`s port. Note: gets really busy in the evenings during high season. Great for families too as there is a plaground and a beach nearby. Fast service and budget prices.
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Restoran "Lučica"
bb LučicaOpened only during the summer season. Simple, local fish dishes with stunning views by a local fisherman`s port. Note: gets really busy in the evenings during high season. Great for families too as there is a plaground and a beach nearby. Fast service and budget prices.
A high class restaurant in a 19th century villa with stunning views. Unique gastronomic delicacies based on seasonal ingredients.
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Restaurant Ariston
179 Ul. Maršala TitaA high class restaurant in a 19th century villa with stunning views. Unique gastronomic delicacies based on seasonal ingredients.
Ulica Vjekoslava Spinčića
Ulica Vjekoslava SpinčićaOpened every day 7-13 h except on Christmas, New year, Easter and 01.11.
A well famous local chef, high quality local cuisine, cooking classes may be booked!
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Stancija Kovačići
51 RukavacA well famous local chef, high quality local cuisine, cooking classes may be booked!
Pizzeria Rustica
3 BelvederGreat Pizza! Large terrace but can get crowded !
Excellent budget friendly local fish bistro. Mixed fried small fish and the scampi shrimp are a must try specialty. You might be luckly to try the black risotto too!
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Bistro Mala Riba
22a TometićiExcellent budget friendly local fish bistro. Mixed fried small fish and the scampi shrimp are a must try specialty. You might be luckly to try the black risotto too!
Sightseeing
Discover the 19th century villas , the vienna style architecture on the mediterranean and pitoresque local shops.
Ulica Maršala Tita
Ulica Maršala TitaDiscover the 19th century villas , the vienna style architecture on the mediterranean and pitoresque local shops.
Beautiful atmosphere, great views and great history.
A few cosy bars and shops with hand made gifts ...
A castle and a world famous sanctuary to be discovered.
Family tips: there is a playground under the Tarsatica restaurant ; there`s a live ara parrot at the Gvardian bar.
Secret spots: walk the Way of sorrows and enjoy the peaceful park.
Adventure tip: walk the 561 Petar Kruzic steps from Rijeka city centre to get to Trsat! It takes ca.20 minutes
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Trsat
Beautiful atmosphere, great views and great history.
A few cosy bars and shops with hand made gifts ...
A castle and a world famous sanctuary to be discovered.
Family tips: there is a playground under the Tarsatica restaurant ; there`s a live ara parrot at the Gvardian bar.
Secret spots: walk the Way of sorrows and enjoy the peaceful park.
Adventure tip: walk the 561 Petar Kruzic steps from Rijeka city centre to get to Trsat! It takes ca.20 minutes
A medieval uphill town not to be missed!
Great views of the gulf in front of the church.
It gets really busy on Saturday afternoons as it`s a famous wedding destination :-)
Don`t miss to check out the music program during summer nights!
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Kastav
A medieval uphill town not to be missed!
Great views of the gulf in front of the church.
It gets really busy on Saturday afternoons as it`s a famous wedding destination :-)
Don`t miss to check out the music program during summer nights!
No.1 best views of the gulf !
Unbeatable local atmosphere!
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Veprinac
No.1 best views of the gulf !
Unbeatable local atmosphere!
A lovely liburnian medieval town with great views of the gulf.
It can get a bit busy and touristy during summer but generally it`s really cosy and quiet.
There is an old olive press in the old town and a small etnographic museum collection.
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Mošćenice
A lovely liburnian medieval town with great views of the gulf.
It can get a bit busy and touristy during summer but generally it`s really cosy and quiet.
There is an old olive press in the old town and a small etnographic museum collection.
The capital of our county and a "must discover" city.
Enjoy the cheerful atmosphere and the vibrant Korzo pedestrian zone.
Family tip: the pedestrian zone is great for like a bikes, smart trikes, hoverboards, scooters...
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Rijeka
The capital of our county and a "must discover" city.
Enjoy the cheerful atmosphere and the vibrant Korzo pedestrian zone.
Family tip: the pedestrian zone is great for like a bikes, smart trikes, hoverboards, scooters...
A vibrant adriatic old town with a local warf and a beautiful old town .
Don`t miss the 19th century villas by the coastal promenade!
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Lovran
A vibrant adriatic old town with a local warf and a beautiful old town .
Don`t miss the 19th century villas by the coastal promenade!
40 mins.drive from Opatija, connected by bridge.
Suggested towns to discover: Krk, Dobrinj, Vrbnik.
Top add on: take a taxi boat from Punat to visit the Kosljun Islet.
Excursion by bus available from Opatija too.
Krk island
40 mins.drive from Opatija, connected by bridge.
Suggested towns to discover: Krk, Dobrinj, Vrbnik.
Top add on: take a taxi boat from Punat to visit the Kosljun Islet.
Excursion by bus available from Opatija too.
Parks & Nature
Park Angiolina
1 Park AngiolinaA lovely english style park.
Our Ucka mountain hides a lot of hiking and mountain - biking trails.
Don`t miss to get to the Vojak tower at 1.404 m above sea level with great views of the istrian penninsula and the Kvarner bay.
Tip & family tip: you can get to the Vojak tower by car and walk for just a. 100 m to get there so it`s easily reachable with kids too!
It`s a great location for picnics, summer heat escapes and ocasionally some snow fun during winter :-)
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Vojak hill - souvenir shop
Put za UčkuOur Ucka mountain hides a lot of hiking and mountain - biking trails.
Don`t miss to get to the Vojak tower at 1.404 m above sea level with great views of the istrian penninsula and the Kvarner bay.
Tip & family tip: you can get to the Vojak tower by car and walk for just a. 100 m to get there so it`s easily reachable with kids too!
It`s a great location for picnics, summer heat escapes and ocasionally some snow fun during winter :-)
The top excursion destination in Croatia. Is it worth a 3-4h drive from Opatija? It is!
You can get there by car or book a guided excursion by bus from Opatija.
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IPlitvice Lakes National Park
The top excursion destination in Croatia. Is it worth a 3-4h drive from Opatija? It is!
You can get there by car or book a guided excursion by bus from Opatija.
A lake, a small beach by the lake, hiking & biking trails...
A beloved city escape for locals. Great for families . A tourist train and a panoramic boat ride available during the spring -
autmn season.
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Fužine, Croatia
A lake, a small beach by the lake, hiking & biking trails...
A beloved city escape for locals. Great for families . A tourist train and a panoramic boat ride available during the spring -
autmn season.
Baška
One of the top 10 beaches in Croatia.
10 minute drive from us. Parking available with payment. Great for kids too with two play areas. Beach volley available. Bars available. Nearby supermarket.
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Iđići Beach
Liburnijska ulica10 minute drive from us. Parking available with payment. Great for kids too with two play areas. Beach volley available. Bars available. Nearby supermarket.
Small pebble beach. The only one around with free parking :)
Location for windsurfers early in the morning!
7 minute drive from us.
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Preluk
PrelukSmall pebble beach. The only one around with free parking :)
Location for windsurfers early in the morning!
7 minute drive from us.
Large pebble beach, 20 minutes drive from us. Parking only with payment.
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Medveja Beach, Medveja
Large pebble beach, 20 minutes drive from us. Parking only with payment.
The most beautiful beaches in the zone!! Too busy in summer weekends!!! ca. 25 mintes drive from us. Suggested for a full day excursion.
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Mošćenička Draga
The most beautiful beaches in the zone!! Too busy in summer weekends!!! ca. 25 mintes drive from us. Suggested for a full day excursion.
Official KIDS BEACH in Opatija. Just below Hotel Ambasador.
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Plaža Tomasevac
Official KIDS BEACH in Opatija. Just below Hotel Ambasador.
LIPOVICA pebble BEACH. Just a 5 minute drive from us. You can park in the budget friendly garage Marino Cvetkovic, cross the street and walk down the steps. From the beach you can walk 10 minutes to Volosko and have lunch there!
Apartment Opatija Lipovica
Stubište LipovicaLIPOVICA pebble BEACH. Just a 5 minute drive from us. You can park in the budget friendly garage Marino Cvetkovic, cross the street and walk down the steps. From the beach you can walk 10 minutes to Volosko and have lunch there!
HIDDEN BEACH! A small paradise. Bring a lot of water and food with you. Great nature escape for nature lovers. Not suggested for families with kids.
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Brseč
HIDDEN BEACH! A small paradise. Bring a lot of water and food with you. Great nature escape for nature lovers. Not suggested for families with kids.
Public beach with sand in the sea, concrete or small pebbles outside. Just a 6 minute drive from us. Parking with payment. A few steps from Volosko where you can have lunch.
Črnikovica beach
Obala Frana SupilaPublic beach with sand in the sea, concrete or small pebbles outside. Just a 6 minute drive from us. Parking with payment. A few steps from Volosko where you can have lunch.
Less then an hour from us. 3rd largest cave in the world! Great for rainy days!
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Postojna Cave
30 Jamska cestaLess then an hour from us. 3rd largest cave in the world! Great for rainy days!
Escape to the mountains ! There is a simple restaurant available and a great small adventure park for kids just behind the restaurant!
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Iparke yaseRisnjak
48 Bela vodicaEscape to the mountains ! There is a simple restaurant available and a great small adventure park for kids just behind the restaurant!
Lido
8 Zert ulicaFancy location by a lounge bar
A moutain of fun! Easy to get there by car, many hiking and mountain biking trails. Skiing in winter :-) Ohh yes so close to the sea!
Kids park - pedal cars - rent a bike - barbecue rental ( obligatory reservations in advance!!! ) - summer scenic chairlift - volleyball - soccer - basketball...
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Platak
A moutain of fun! Easy to get there by car, many hiking and mountain biking trails. Skiing in winter :-) Ohh yes so close to the sea!
Kids park - pedal cars - rent a bike - barbecue rental ( obligatory reservations in advance!!! ) - summer scenic chairlift - volleyball - soccer - basketball...
Amazing nature ... daily boat departures from Fazana .
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Brijuni Islands
Amazing nature ... daily boat departures from Fazana .
Šetalište Carmen Sylve
Šetalište Carmen SylveLocal bush with a touch of history . Perfect in all 4 seasons !
Arts & Culture
Explore the Museum of Croatian Tourism located in the Villa Angiolina and in the Swiss House in the same park.
Opened every day.
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Park Angiolina
1 Park AngiolinaExplore the Museum of Croatian Tourism located in the Villa Angiolina and in the Swiss House in the same park.
Opened every day.
A great museum with multimedia learning stops.
In the great looking palace interiors!
Top exhibit - original vest from the Titanic.
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Guvernerova palača
A great museum with multimedia learning stops.
In the great looking palace interiors!
Top exhibit - original vest from the Titanic.
Lovely small & cosy museum! Mediterranean garden in front and a small coffee shop.
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Natural History Museum, Rijeka
1 Lorenzov pro.Lovely small & cosy museum! Mediterranean garden in front and a small coffee shop.
Don`t forget to check the current exhibition while in Opatija & take a photo a few steps further in the small harbour known locally as portić, there is the sculpture of Opatija's boatman, the barkajol. He's always at the service of his passengers, his boat is neat and tidy, and he's always ready for a boat tour of the Opatija Riviera.
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Umjetnički paviljon Juraj Matija Šporer, Opatija
Park Svetog JakovaDon`t forget to check the current exhibition while in Opatija & take a photo a few steps further in the small harbour known locally as portić, there is the sculpture of Opatija's boatman, the barkajol. He's always at the service of his passengers, his boat is neat and tidy, and he's always ready for a boat tour of the Opatija Riviera.