Opatija

Opatija is the largest town on the eastern coast of Istria. It is the most famous and elegant tourist destination on the Croatian Adriatic coast. As an ideal tourist place for all seasons, Opatija is also the center of congress tourism. The past of Opatija is not long, despite the fact that its name is mentioned in 1453 as a Benedictine abbey on the remains of Roman buildings. The current settlement was named after the abbey of St. Jacob, which has existed in its present form since 1506. The oldest building in Opatija is the Villa Angiolina from 1844, surrounded by a beautifully landscaped park with su...

The Coastal Walk of Franz Joseph I

Lovran - Trg sv. Jurja (St. George Square)

Lovran - St. George's Church

Lovran is a small town situated on the eastern rough slopes of the Ucka mountain. This is a place with a rich past and with a long tourism tradition. The Lovran was named after the laurel tree that grows in the town and its surroundings. Lovran has preserved its beautiful historic core, built according the medievan urban conception. The tourism developed on the verge of the 20th century because of the dense Mediterranean vegetation, mild climate and favorable geographical position. Town is well-know for its numerous historical sites which testify to its turbulent and long past. The parish church and t...

Lovran - City Tower

Moscenice

Moscenice is a small settlement in Croatia that belongs to the municipality of Moscenicka Draga, which belongs to the Primorje-Gorski County. The capital of the county is Rijeka. Moscenice is located on a scenic hill above Mosceniska Draga. The settlement is located on the south-eastern coast of Istria, about eight kilometers from Lovran, in an exposed position above Mosceniska Draga. Moscenice is a popular excursion spot because of the wonderful view of the Kvarner Bay and the preserved Mediterranean architecture. A staircase leads from the village to the famous sandy beach in Mosceniska Draga. It is...

Medveja - Hemingway Beach