Opatija

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Opatija

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Opatija is a coastal town and municipality in western Croatia, renowned for its Mediterranean climate and historic architecture. It developed around a 15th-century Benedictine abbey and later became a premier seaside resort during the Austrian Empire. The town is situated on the Kvarner Gulf at the foot of the Učka massif.

Statistics

Area

67.20 km²

Population

10,619

Location