Kvarner - the beauty and diversity of the Opatija Riviera

Kvarner is the region with the longest tradition in tourism in Croatia. It is a region of extraordinary diversity and unique environment, where the coastal area, the mountain area and the islands come together. We could say that Kvarner is a unique outdoor aromatherapy. The combination of a mild climate, the sea, lush vegetation and fresh air from the interior is the reason why spa tourism began to develop in this region quite soon. Of course, we cannot ignore the extremely rich culinary offer, where we can enjoy sophisticated "slow food" restaurants, as well as simple dishes in local "konobas". In any case, we must try the Kvarner shrimps, which are said to be the best in the world!

Opatija Riviera, with its center in Opatija, is an imminent destination with its luxurious architecture, beautiful villas, charming parks and a rich range of hotels. Walks, wellness centers, mountaineering, a rich culinary and cultural offer invite us all year round.

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In fact, the tourist tradition began right in Opatija in 1844, with the opening of the Kvarner Hotel, the first on the eastern coast of the Adriatic. Most of the hotels were built at the end of the 19th or the beginning of the 20th century and carry the spirit of that time, which makes Opatija a charming seaside town. It includes around 5,000 hotels and other tourist accommodation, among them also a very well-known one Hotel Bevanda, which was built on the foundations of the restaurant of the same name, in 1971. The special features of the hotel are personalized services, which they offer to their guests. Ten richly furnished rooms were named after famous personalities who stayed with them over the years. Hotel Bevanda is also the first five-star designer hotel on the northern Adriatic.

Millennium Hotels unite under their roof six hotels and the newly opened first hostel on the Opatija Riviera - Hostel Link in Lovran. Among the hotels, it definitely attracted special attention Royal Hotel, which is designed as a meeting center for lovers of mind games (chess, bridge, sudoku, etc.). It can boast that it stands in an excellent location (next to the Opatija promenade), has 54 rooms and apartments, and above all, a luxurious view of the Opatija harbor and the entire Kvarner. It is located next to the hotel reception Royal Club Cafe, which also includes a library with comfortable armchairs, on which we can enjoy reading our favorite book or participate in one of the mind games. We can be found on the lower floor of the hotel Café Mahler. This one was named after the first owner of the villa that stood on the site of the hotel. The café with a terrace is right next to the promenade, so you can enjoy home-made sweets with a beautiful view of the sea.

The magnificent and superbly equipped Royal Hall, with large glass walls, blends perfectly with the sea and is ideal for various corporate events, performances, concerts, gala dinners and weddings.

Within of the Continental Hotel however, the so-called opened in mid-February gastronomic world, which combines a diverse catering offer. In already known Cafe Continental we can enjoy homemade sweets and homemade ice cream. Coffee lovers will be able to try more than fifty different coffees from around the world (Caffe latte, Melange, Fiaker, Kazakh coffee, Eskimo coffee, etc.). Tea lovers are also catered for, as we offer the best teas from around the world. Then there's more Juicy & Champagne Bar, which is perfectly stocked with the best domestic and foreign sparkling wines, champagnes and fresh natural juices. Bokunić delicacy offers an interesting selection of the highest quality and award-winning Croatian hams (Krški, Istrski and Drniški), delicious cheeses (Trentino, Beemster), olive oil and various savory specialties (chickpea spread, marinated oysters, eggplant spread, sauces, toppings, etc.). Various tastings, prosciutto cutting school and similar activities will also take place here.

Antica Osteria de Ugo is the right address for all lovers of homemade pasta, risotto, pizza and homemade sausages with cabbage. In the future, the offer will be upgraded with a pub, which will offer more than forty domestic and foreign beers. But because the best comes at the end, a special area for chocolate lovers has been arranged on the lower floor of the hotel - Millennium Choco World. Here it will be possible to participate in the process of preparing Milenij Choco, take part in various workshops and a school for making confections, and in the sales area, of course, buy chocolate pralines, chocolate, homemade cakes and jams, tea cookies and candies, homemade honey and more and more...

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Hostel Link is located in the town of Lovran and is the first hostel on the Opatija Riviera. With its excellent location (just a few steps away from the main Lovran beach) and additional services such as laundry, private parking space, bar with terrace overlooking the sea, 114 modernly decorated rooms, it is an excellent choice among young and urban travelers. who are looking for quality for a good price.