City break in Opatija. Active leisure ideas for Opatija - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Opatija is among the most popular resorts of the country. The destination will be of great interest for beach recreation fans and hiking enthusiasts passionate to exploration of scenic nature areas. Opatija offers its guests numerous entertaining establishments to visit to vary a cultural program of vacation. The resort is of pronounced recreating and sport trend as the city features numerous thalasso therapy centers, spa complexes and various sports institutions.

Local tennis courts and golf courses will be of great interest not only for amateur players but for pro sportsmen as many expert players choose these courses as training grounds. Local beaches are still a popular place of rest among foreign guests. The most popular coastal area is the Lido Beach. It is located in the Western part of the resort.

The scenic sand beach features all the comfort enhancing facilities. Active leisure enthusiasts will like a vast choice of sport grounds meanwhile genuine gourmands will get surprised with numerous restaurants of different trends scattered in the neighborhood of the beach. A popular open air theater is located near the beach. The theater holds interesting performances almost every day. The most popular promenade area is the unique embankment Lungomare. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The length of the area is about 12km. Numerous boutiques, restaurants and gambling houses are located along the embankment. This is exactly the place of location of another popular beach destination of the resort being the Tomasevac Beach which will be a perfect area for a family recreation with kids. The Slatina Beach is located in the heart of the resort. Its main feature is a huge playing ground for kids. The beach features as well a well equipped slope.

To hunt some memorable gifts and souvenirs tourists should set off to the embankment area as this is exactly the place of location of popular souvenir shops. Exciting shopping tour may be successfully combined with tasting of local delicacies as popular gastronomy establishments are located in close vicinity to the area. At nightfall tourists and city guests are invited by numerous night clubs and bars. These are located not only in the embankment area but close to popular beaches as well. Music entertains the visitors there till morning. Opatija is known for its majestic parks, the most popular among which is the Park Svetog Jakova (the Saint James’s Park). It is located near the same name church and is an excellent destination for hiking and serene leisure.

Thalasso Wellness Centar is sure to please visitors to Opatija with its excellent wellness, physical, and spa treatments. This is one of the favorite spots for tourists who want to get some quality rest on vacation (of course, apart from the beaches the Croatian city is famous for). Jacuzzi, massage rooms, lounges, swimming pools are available for its guests. If you want to have a great time in a relaxed atmosphere somewhere else, Angiolina Park located at Villa Angiolina is the right place for that. Hours spent here will bring only the most pleasant aesthetic experience.

Opatija has something for gamblers too. Fans of slot machines will be happy to visit Admiral Automat Klub where they can find gaming slots for every taste. The theme is striking in its diversity. Among other things, the casino houses a nice bar where you can have a tasty meal. Casino Rosalija offers slot machines too, however, besides them, its visitors can play roulette or poker. Even though this casino does not set a dress code, it is still worthwhile to keep oneself clean and well-groomed - just do not forget about simple rules.

The most popular escape club is Fox In A Box where players can choose from two rooms: one offers participants to rob the Central Bank, the other - to escape from the prison. Scenarios offered by the club are non-trivial and will appeal to both beginners and experienced players. As for time limits, visitors will have 60 minutes to solve the puzzle using their ingenuity only. It is worth noting that it is much more fun to share this kind of challenge with friends or family members.

Opatija also has some great bars where you can have a great time after dark. For example, Caffe Bar Mimoza with its amazing views of the Kvarner Gulf. Bar 69 is the place where many people like to combine beach recreation with chilling out at a bar. Eugenian is a great choice for those who prefer a comfortable atmosphere. Colosseum Lounge Bar delights its guests with wonderful cocktails, beach parties, and stunning views of the Kvarner Gulf. One more popular spot is Lounge Bar Tantra.