Guidebook for Matulji/Opatija

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Guidebook for Matulji/Opatija

Essentials

Konzum small Supermarket, 6 minute walk from us or a 2 minute drive.
168 locals recommend
Konzum
11A Ul. Žrtava fašizma
168 locals recommend
Konzum 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.
249 locals recommend
Lidl
67/A Osječka ul.
249 locals recommend
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.
6 locals recommend
BIPA drugstore
122/3 Ul. Maršala Tita
6 locals recommend
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.
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 Tita
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.
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" :)
84 locals recommend
SPAR Selce
2 Dražice
84 locals recommend
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" :)
Local supermarket, just a 5 minutes drive from us!
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.
186 locals recommend
ZTC - Rijeka
3 Zvonimirova ul.
186 locals recommend
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.
429 locals recommend
Tower Center Rijeka
81a Ul. Janka Polića Kamova
429 locals recommend
Rijeka`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!
16 locals recommend
Manufaktura Opatija
112 Ul. Maršala Tita
16 locals recommend
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!
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.
101 locals recommend
Korzo
Korzo
101 locals recommend
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.

Getting Around

Intercity connections ( Rijeka, Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik, Pula etc. ) Airport Shuttle Transfer stop.
9 locals recommend
Autobusni Kolodvor Opatija
1 Ul. Velog Jože
9 locals recommend
Intercity connections ( Rijeka, Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik, Pula etc. ) Airport Shuttle Transfer stop.
Train station Matulji. Get to us from there by taxi.
Željeznička stanica Opatija-matulji
Train station Matulji. Get to us from there by taxi.
Intercity connections in Croatia & Europe. Ticket sales on spot.
15 locals recommend
Žabica
Žabica
15 locals recommend
Intercity connections in Croatia & Europe. Ticket sales on spot.
Airport Rijeka - Krk ( island ) . There are shuttles departing to Opatija.
98 locals recommend
Rijeka International Airport
1 Hamec1
98 locals recommend
Airport Rijeka - Krk ( island ) . There are shuttles departing to Opatija.
Car Rental Sixt lcated in the Hotel Ambasador.
9 locals recommend
Sixt Autovermietung Opatija/Hotel Ambassador
5 Ul. Feliksa Perišića
9 locals recommend
Car 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 )
145 locals recommend
Ružmarin
2 Veprinački put
145 locals recommend
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 )
The IT "5*" classy restaurant with decades of fame!
65 locals recommend
Bevanda Restaurant
8 Zert ul.
65 locals recommend
The IT "5*" classy restaurant with decades of fame!
The totally local place with local dishes :) Operating for decades, maybe a century :)
6 locals recommend
Oštarija Osojnak
1 Put za Forticu
6 locals recommend
The totally local place with local dishes :) Operating for decades, maybe a century :)
Excuisite cakes and pastry from local production!
34 locals recommend
Kaokakao
44 Ul. Andrije Štangera
34 locals recommend
Excuisite cakes and pastry from local production!
Great place for pizza&italian in our local harbour of the fisherman`s village Volosko!
55 locals recommend
Pizzeria MOHO
8 Obala Frana Supila
55 locals recommend
Great 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.
10 locals recommend
Restaurant Jist - Croatian Food Experience
27 Široli
10 locals recommend
Fine 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.
53 locals recommend
Valle Losca Tavern
2 Ul. Andrije Štangera
53 locals recommend
Soooo 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 Štangera
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.
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.
24 locals recommend
Restoran "Lučica"
bb Lučica
24 locals recommend
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.
A high class restaurant in a 19th century villa with stunning views. Unique gastronomic delicacies based on seasonal ingredients.
6 locals recommend
Restaurant Ariston
179 Ul. Maršala Tita
6 locals recommend
A high class restaurant in a 19th century villa with stunning views. Unique gastronomic delicacies based on seasonal ingredients.
Opened every day 7-13 h except on Christmas, New year, Easter and 01.11.
Ulica Vjekoslava Spinčića
Ulica Vjekoslava Spinčića
Opened 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!
13 locals recommend
Stancija Kovačići
51 Rukavac
13 locals recommend
A well famous local chef, high quality local cuisine, cooking classes may be booked!
Great Pizza! Large terrace but can get crowded !
18 locals recommend
Pizzeria Rustica
3 Belveder
18 locals recommend
Great 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!
20 locals recommend
Bistro Mala Riba
22a Tometići
20 locals recommend
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!

Sightseeing

Discover the 19th century villas , the vienna style architecture on the mediterranean and pitoresque local shops.
Ulica Maršala Tita
Ulica Maršala Tita
Discover 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
134 locals recommend
Trsat
134 locals recommend
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!
151 locals recommend
Kastav
151 locals recommend
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!
28 locals recommend
Veprinac
28 locals recommend
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.
56 locals recommend
Mošćenice
56 locals recommend
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...
231 locals recommend
Rijeka
231 locals recommend
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!
54 locals recommend
Lovran
54 locals recommend
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

A lovely english style park.
135 locals recommend
Park Angiolina
1 Park Angiolina
135 locals recommend
A 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 :-)
6 locals recommend
Vojak hill - souvenir shop
Put za Učku
6 locals recommend
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 :-)
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.
1554 locals recommend
Plitvice Lakes National Park
1554 locals recommend
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.
83 locals recommend
Fužine, Croatia
83 locals recommend
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.
One of the top 10 beaches in Croatia.
113 locals recommend
Baška
113 locals recommend
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.
33 locals recommend
Ičići Beach
Liburnijska ulica
33 locals recommend
10 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.
6 locals recommend
Preluk
Preluk
6 locals recommend
Small 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.
41 locals recommend
Medveja Beach
41 locals recommend
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.
94 locals recommend
Mošćenička Draga
94 locals recommend
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.
14 locals recommend
Plaža Tomasevac
14 locals recommend
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 Lipovica
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!
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.
34 locals recommend
Brseč
34 locals recommend
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 Supila
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.
Less then an hour from us. 3rd largest cave in the world! Great for rainy days!
210 locals recommend
Postojna Cave
30 Jamska cesta
210 locals recommend
Less 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!
262 locals recommend
Risnjak National Park
48 Bela vodica
262 locals recommend
Escape to the mountains ! There is a simple restaurant available and a great small adventure park for kids just behind the restaurant!
Fancy location by a lounge bar
68 locals recommend
Lido
8 Zert ulica
68 locals recommend
Fancy 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...
97 locals recommend
Platak
97 locals recommend
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 .
152 locals recommend
Brijuni Islands
152 locals recommend
Amazing nature ... daily boat departures from Fazana .
Local bush with a touch of history . Perfect in all 4 seasons !
Šetalište Carmen Sylve
Šetalište Carmen Sylve
Local 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.
135 locals recommend
Park Angiolina
1 Park Angiolina
135 locals recommend
Explore 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.
55 locals recommend
Guvernerova palača
55 locals recommend
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.
73 locals recommend
Natural History Museum, Rijeka
1 Lorenzov pro.
73 locals recommend
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.
8 locals recommend
Umjetnički paviljon Juraj Matija Šporer, Opatija
Park Svetog Jakova
8 locals recommend
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.