Opatija - Convention destination with history by Opatija Tourist Board

Opatija’s long tradition as a convention

was the time when the Veprinac Law was

destination and holiday resort is best illustra-

compiled, today an important part of the

ted by the fact that it was the venue for the

Croatian legal tradition. An additional 20-mi-

Fourth Congress of Austrian Balneologists in

nute-drive will take you from Veprinac to the top

1904, and that in 1906 a book entitled Abbazia

of Mount Učka, Vojak. This is one of the most im-

als Kurort (Opatija as a health resort) was pu-

pressive vantage points in Europe, offering pa-

blished to mark the 60 birthday of Opatija’s

noramic views of Kvarner Bay and its islands, the

eminent doctor, Julius Glax. With more than

peninsula of Istria, and if the weather is clear, the

20 hotels, most of them rated with four or five

view might even reach as far as Venice. When re-

stars, numerous restaurants and recreational

turning to Opatija, make sure to stop off in some

Dear business partners, dear friends!

facilities, entertainment programmes and

of the local inns for a taste of some home-made

t is a great pleasure to present to you Opa-

events of various kinds, Opatija can today sa-

wine, pršut home-cured ham, or other specialiti-

tija, a Mediterranean city with Central Eu-

tisfy the needs of even the most demanding

es of the region.

ropean charm, which numerous business

of congress organisers and delegates.

people, scientists and tourists have chosen as their favourite destination.

Dear guests!

Thanks to the care and attention of the

I feel quite confident that the quality of

people who live and work here, Opatija is be-

the services provided will meet your require-

Opatija’s favourable geographic position

coming more and more beautiful each day. It

with regard to road and rail links, as well as the

ment and that you will recognise the efforts

is no accident that it holds the title of a “Child-

area’s pleasant climate, were the main reasons

made to constantly improve our facilities. I

friendly city” and a “Healthy city” – they speak

for the rapid development of tourism at the

extend you a warm welcome. One last thing:

for the quality of life in Opatija.

after a successful convention, do not forget

end of the 19th century. Today Opatija is an elegant holiday resort and the heart of the Riviera boasting the longest tradition of welcoming visitors in Croatia. The city is renowned for its fine, well-tended parks and gardens, the 12 km-long Lungomare coastal promenade, numerous bathing spots and splendid fountains, which all make a perfect setting for villas and hotels that can accommodate up to 6,000 visitors.

But this is not all. Only 15-minute’s drive

to take some time for relaxation and take full

from the city centre is Opatija’s hinterland,

advantage of our beneficial climate and sea

characterised not only by a picturesque lan-

air filled with aerosol.

dscape, but also by its long and eventful hi-

Yours faithfully

story. Let us mention here the medieval city

Ivo Dujmić, mayor of Opatija

of Veprinac, a small hilltop city whose history dates back to the 15th century, when it was ruled by the countess Elisabeth of Devin. This

Opatija Tourism Office Convention and Incentive Bureau CONTENTS ■ Opatija Welcome...............................................................4

European convention destination...............6 History of congress tourism .........................8 Meetings industry today.............................. 10

■ Congress offer Historical venues............................................ 12

Hotels with convention facilities ............. 16 Other hotels...................................................... 34

■ For a perfect experience… Gastronomy . ................................................... 36

Wellness ............................................................ 38 Culture and entertainment . ...................... 40 Incentive & team building . ........................ 42 Excursions......................................................... 44

■ Support services DMC/PCO ......................................................... 46

Tourist agencies.............................................. 47 Convention support services..................... 47 Transfer services.............................................. 48

he Opatija Convention & Incentive Bureau, as part of the Opatija Tourism Office, is a non-profit organisation aimed at promoting Opatija as a renowned Croatian convention and incentive destination. The Bureau provides independent information free of charge about the possibilities of organising conventions and incentive events in Opatija and its surroundings.

pports the events that take place in Opatija by providing information and dealing with any issues that might be of concern for the event.

Activities of the Bureau include daily communication with service providers in the city, event organisers, and potential clients. The Bureau also su-

The Opatija Tourism Office and the Opatija Convention & Incentive Bureau are full members of the ECM - European Cities Marketing network.

International activities of the Bureau include participation in international exhibitions specialising in meetings and incentives (IMEX, EIBTM), where it promotes Opatija’s convention and incentive offer.

The Opatija Convention & Incentive Bureau provides neutral, free-of-charge information to the organisers of conventions and incentive events in Opatija. Its main services include: • venue finding • hosting familiarisation trips and site inspections • suggesting social programmes, pre- and post-convention excursions • providing promotional material about Opatija • assisting in PCO election

■ Useful information

Croatia ............................................................... 49 Hotels in Opatija ............................................ 50 City map............................................................. 50

EDITION NOTICE

• bid assistance Opatija Convention and Incentive Bureau • Opatija Tourism Office V. Nazora 3, 51410 Opatija, Croatia tel: +385 51 271 710, fax: +385 51 271 699 e-mail: convention.bureau@opatija-tourism.hr www.opatija-convention.com • www.opatija-tourism.hr

Publisher: Opatija Tourism Office Concept: Adriano Požarić and Goran Pavlović Design: Adriano Požarić /// Cover: Aljoša Brajdić Text: Barbara Požarić Layout: Saša Jeletić Translation: Adverbum, Opatija Photographs: hotels archives, conventions archives, Opatija Tourism Office archive, Zagreb Tourist Board archive, Kvarner County Tourism Office archive, Foto Kurti, Foto Luigi, David Deszo, Giulio Bonačić, Nikola Turina, Petar Kürschner, Adriano Požarić Copyright:

d.o.o. Opatija

Disclaimer: While every effort has been taken to ensure accuracy in the compilation of this brochure, Opatija Tourism Office cannot accept responsibility for errors and omissions, but where these are brought to our attention, all future publications will be amended accordingly.

OPATIJA

Welcome

The Villa Angiolina was built in 1844 by Iginio Scarpa, a merchant from Rijeka. This event marked the beginning of Tourism in Opatija. Around the villa, a beautiful garden with exotic plants from all over the world was laid out. The park and the villa remained equally attractive up to the present day, when the villa hosts the Croatian Museum of Tourism.

patija, often called the pearl of the Adriatic, is one of Croatia’s most famous destinations, boasting a tradition of welcoming visitors dating back more than 160 years. Located at the edge of the Mediterranean, on the slopes of Mount Učka gently descending towards the coast of Kvarner Bay, Opatija with its local climate, beautiful architecture, quality hotels and luxurious, well-tended parks and promenades, offers plenty of possibilities for a pleasant stay throughout the year. The notable person who first discovered the magic of Opatija was Iginio Scarpa, a merchant from Rijeka who built his holiday

In the 19th century, Opatija was one of the most important and fashionable European winter resorts alongside Nice, Cannes, Karlovy Vary and Biarritz. Investors from Austro-Hungary built hotels, sanatoriums, promenades and parks. Opatija welcomed the German emperor William II, the emperor Franz Joseph I, the composers Giacomo Puccini and Gustav Mahler, the writers James Joyce and A. P. Chekhov, the ballet dancer Isadora Duncan, and many other famous personalities.

home here in 1844 and named it the Villa Angiolina after his late wife. This event marked the beginning of tourism in Opatija. After that, Opatija started intensely developing under the supervision of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Director of the Austrian Southern Railway Company Friedrich Schüler and its shareholders wanted to improve passenger traffic to the south. After choosing Opatija as the region’s most promising destination, they started building the first hotel in this new bathing and climatic health resort, advertising it widely as the “Austrian Nice”.

Several important facilities were built alongside the first hotel: a pavilion with indoor pool for warm sea baths, a bathing place with separate areas for ladies and gentlemen, and the 12 kilometre-long coastal promenade from Volosko to Opatija and further to Lovran. The hotel was opened on the 27th March 1884. Its original name was Hotel Quarnero, and it offered its visitors 60 rooms. The second hotel that was built in Opatija after the Quarnero was the Hotel Kronprinzessin Stephanie. In 1885, the Austrian Southern Railway Company organised the first

The construction of Opatija’s first hotel, the Kvarner, was financed by the Austrian Southern Railway Company, whose director Friedrich Schüler realised the area’s huge potentials The hotel’s opening ceremony took place on the 27th March 1884. It was advertised as the first hotel in the “Austrian Nice”.

congress of balneologists in Opatija, during which the decision was made to declare Opatija a climatic health resort, which was officially done in 1889. Some of the Monarchy’s most eminent physicians opened their sanatoriums in Opatija; numerous promenades and bathing places were being built. This all turned Opatija into one of Europe’s most important health resorts of the 19 and the first half of the 20 th

century, alongside Nice, Karlovy Vary, Cannes and Biarritz. Kings and emperors, writers,

The Lungomare coastal promenade was finished in 1889, the same year that Opatija was declared a climatic health resort. As one of the most fashionable health resorts at the time, Opatija was chosen by some of the Monarchy’s most respected physicians as the venue in which to open their sanatoriums and clinics. Great investments were made for the maintenance of the city and construction of promenades and bathing establishments.

philosophers, poets and composers used to stay here – let us mention some of them: the emperors Franz Joseph and William II, the queen of Romania Elisabeth who used to publish poems under the pseudonym of Carmen Sylva, then the empress Sissi, the writers A. P. Chekhov and James Joyce, the ballet dancer Isadora Duncan, and the composers Gustav Mahler and Giacomo Puccini. To see and be seen – this was the motto for those who came to Opatija. After World War Two, Opatija’s tourism became more orientated to the summer season and the hosting of conventions. Throughout that whole period, Opatija

retained its importance as a destination with something special to offer. Opatija has numerous advantages that will surely entice you – superb convention facilities, quality accommodation, modern wellness centres for relaxation, and last but not least, friendly and professional staff that will do their best to meet all your requirements. Not to forget the area’s great gastronomy, offering unique combinations of traditional recipes, modern cuisine and first-class wines. Get to know Opatija, and let Opatija get to know you!

European convention destination

To the organisers of business meetings, Opatija offers all the advantages of a major convention destination combined with the enticing charm of a more intimate holiday resort.

o the organisers of business meetings, Opatija offers all the advantages of a major convention destination combined with the enticing charm of a more intimate holiday resort. The area’s extensive experience and tradition in organising conventions, combined with modern quality accommodation, provide excellent foundation for organising various meetings and events. Today, more than 125 years after the first congress, Opatija hosts more than 500 congresses, seminars, various meetings and events each year. Many

Opatija hosts more than 500 different meetings each year. Thanks to the wide range and diversity of its convention facilities, Opatija can host several major events at any one time.

of these are traditional and of national importance, but each time Opatija also hosts an increasing number of internationally relevant congresses. One of the reasons for this is undoubtedly Opatija’s favourable central position in the Alpe-Adria region, which includes the countries of Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, Austria and Hungary). Thanks to the modern motorway network, Opatija can today be easily reached by car in only several hours’ drive from all major centres of the region. More precisely, Opatija is within the radius of 5-hour-drive from some of the

most important citys in South and Central Europe (Zagreb, Varaždin, Osijek, Split, Ljubljana, Maribor, Venice, Milan, Vienna, Budapest, Salzburg, Munich, Belgrade etc.). Opatija can also be reached by air via five international airports (Rijeka-island of Krk, Pula, Zagreb, Ljubljana and Trieste) that are all within two-hours’ drive. By train, Opatija can be reached from the railway station in Rijeka (15 km away; for trains coming from the direction of Zagreb), and the railway station OpatijaMatulji (6 km; for trains coming from the direction of Ljubljana).

Opatija can be easily reached from all directions

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Bern

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Milan

Area: 54 km2 , population: 12,719 Geographical position: 45º20’ N, 14º18,1’ E Annual number of meetings: more than 500 Annual number of delegates: more than 45,000

Vienna

Munich

Bratislava 557 km

Budapest 518 km Zagreb 175 km

OPATIJA

490 km

Facts about Opatija

Belgrade 568 km

Sarajevo

Split

426 km

644 km

Rome

755 km

Opatija has a temperate Mediterranean climate The climate in Opatija is temperate Mediterranean characterised by mild winters and pleasant summers. Annual average hours of sunshine is 2,157 (767 from November to April), and the amount of precipitation is increased – 1,570 mm annually. Average air temperature in summer is 21.9 °C/71.4 °F, and in winter 7 °C/44.6 °F. A distinctive feature of Opatija is the way it experiences no extremes of heat, either by day or by night, and snow in winter is a rarity.

Opatija is only few hours’ drive from many major Central European capitals.

SLOVENIA

Trieste

m 7k 10 :35 h 1

217 km - 2:3 0h

81 k 1:1 m 5h

OPATIJA

km 181

43 km 50 min

Zagreb

CROATIA

Krk

Pula

The airports of Rijeka (on the island of Krk), Zagreb, Ljubljana, Pula, Trieste and Venice can be reached from Opatija within 2 hours’ drive.

Hours of sunshine/day

Average precipitation/month

5.9

3.5

135

February

6.4

42.8

4.7

48.2

5.6

140

April

0h - 2:1

⁰F

January March

Ljubljana

129 km -

1:45 h

ITALIA Venice

⁰C

12.3 53.6

May

17.1 62.6

7.3

June

20.7

8.1

July

23.5 73.4

9.5

August

23.8 73.4

September 18.5 64.4

6.5

165

October

14.5 57.2

4.9

220

November

10.1

3.5

230

December

6.7

42.8

3.2

180

History of congress tourism

s the former leading destination of Austria-Hungary, Opatija not only served as a venue for relaxation and healing of emperors, kings, counts and marquises – since the very beginning of its rich tradition of tourism, Opatija’s facilities were used for the purposes of the meetings industry at the time. As early as 1885, only one year after the opening of the first hotel, on the initiative of Friedrich Schüler and the Austrian Southern Railway Company, Opatija hosted the first congress of balneologists. One of the issues discussed was whether Opatija should be a summer resort, or be declared a climatic health resort.

In 1894, the Austro-Hungarian emperor Franz Joseph I met the German emperor William II, and ten years later, in 1904, the king of Sweden Oscar II. Thanks to Dr. Julius Glax, balneologists met again in Opatija in 1904 at the Congress of Austrian Balneologists, and again in 1908 at the 4th International congress for thalassotherapy. Ten years later, Opatija was witness to one of the greatest milestones of

that time, the pact between Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy, which was concluded in Opatija in April 1914. After Europe recovered from World War One, Opatija again hosted important congresses, such as the Italian National Congress of Hotels and Tourism in 1933. In the aftermath of World War Two, in the 1950s, Opatija became more oriented towards congress tourism, and the city again hosted important national and international conventions, such as the International Congress of Hydroclimatology and Thalassotherapy (1954), or the Congress of the International Handball Federation (IHF). One of the most important years was 1971, when the first large congress hall in Opatija was built. It was the congress hall of the Grand Hotel Adriatic, opened for the Congress of the International Ski Federation (FIS). The importance of Opatija as a convention destination is reflected in the fact that in the late 1960s and in the 1970s, the headquarters of Meditercongress, the international

In April 1914, the Marquis di San Giuliano, Italy’s foreign minister, met Leopold Berchtold, foreign minister of Austria-Hungary. During that meeting, a pact between these two countries was concluded.

association of organisations and conference citys interested in the Mediterranean area, which had approximately thirty members, was located in Opatija. The scope of this association, which was founded on the 9th March 1968 in Venice, was a joint promotion of its members with the purpose of attracting new conferences and events. In 1973, negotiations about joining the European Federation of Conference Towns (EFCT) began, which resulted in the member citys becoming members of the EFCT (today, European Cities Marketing - ECM) by a special agreement in 1978, when the Meditercongress ceased to exist.

Important congresses in Opatija from 1885 - 1976

In 1933, Opatija hosted the Italian National Congress of Hotels and Tourism

The European Congress for the Prevention of Alcoholism and Drug Dependencies took place in 1985

The 6th World Congress of Social Psychiatry took place from the 4th to the 10th of October 1976

The 4th International Congress of Cardiac Surgery was held in the Hotel Kvarner in 1997

1885

Congress of Doctors Balneologists

1904

Congress of Austrian Balneologists

1908

IV International Congress for Thalassotherapy

1933

Convegno Nazionale Alberghi e Turismo

1951

4th International Conference ICTM (International Council for Traditional Music)

1953

General Meeting of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

1954

Congress International Handball Federation

1954

International Congress of Hydroclimatisme and Thalassotherapy

1959

12th Annual Assembly of the International Institute of Welding

1959

8th Round Table of the International Political Science Association

1960

Red Cross International Seminar

1961

Conference International du Droit Maritime

1961

World Congress of World Association of Travel Agents (WATA)

1961

3rd World Congress of the International Association for Mathematics & Computers in Simulation (IMACS)

1961

6th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP)

1962

13th Congress AIEST (Association International des Experts Scientifiques de Tourisme)

1963

International Congress of Military Medicine

1963

Moto Rally F.I.M

1964

International Congress of Agriculture

1965

Congress FIJET (Federation International des Journalistes de Tourisme)

1966

3rd General Assembly BITS (International Bureau of Social Tourism)

1966

25th Annual Meeting ALPS

1967

World Congress International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA)

1968

5th Congress World Association for Buiatrics

1968

21st Congress of the European Society for Opinion and Marketing Research (ESOMAR)

1969

Symposium of INSEA (The International Society for Education through Art)

1970

8th World Congress of International Academy for Court and Social Medicine

1970

7th General Assembly of Meditercongress

1971

International Conference for the Sociology of Religions (SISR)

1971

28th FIS Ski Congress

1975

8th European Regional Symposium on Social Welfare (ICSW)

1975

16th Congress for Thalassotherapy

1976

6th World Congress of the World Association for Social Psychiatry (WASP)

1976

Annual Meeting National Drink and Food Association (UK)

1976

2nd Conference of Mediterranean Cities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Protection against Pollution

Meetings industry today

WinDays – the Microsoft Windays conference is also the largest IT conference in Croatia.

Festo – this festival of advertising is held in May, with more than one thousand marketing and advertising professionals attending.

HairStyle News – the region’s most important hair styling event. In addition to lectures, there are seminars, workshops and fashion shows.

GISDATA’s GDUC 2007 user conference was held in Opatija in 2007 with almost 300 participants from approximately ten countries.

MIPRO international conferences of information and communication technologies have been held in Opatija for 30 years.

EAESP The European Association for Experimental Social Psychology – in 2008, Opatija hosted its 15th General Meeting.

OPATIJA, what a place! Beautiful, friendly, classy, clean, superb service, perfect location, excellent facilities, professional team, unique venues, and on the top of that a very good weather. A meeting in Opatija is a guarantee of success, and a memorable time. Olivier Lépine 22nd ECM Summer School, 2008 ECM Vice President 10

The ECM Summer School of congress tourism was held in August 2008 with more than 70 delegates from 20 European countries.

Important congresses in Opatija from 1977 - 2008

n June 2006, Opatija played host to the regional Summit of Statesmen from SouthEastern Europe on the theme “Communication of Heritage: A New Vision of SouthEastern Europe”.

Present at the summit were the presidents of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Greece, Macedonia, Romania, Slovenia, Serbia and Turkey, and also the Director-General of UNESCO and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe. One day before the beginning of the summit, experts from international organisations met in Opatija to discuss some expert aspects of the topic. Two plenary sessions were held the next day. This was a reminder of the era when Opatija was the venue for such summit meetings, and also a confirmation that this tradition lives on up to the present day.

Summit participants • Stjepan Mesić, President of Croatia • Ivo Sanader, Prime Minister of Croatia • Koïchiro Matsuura, Director-General of UNESCO • Terry Davis, Secretary General of the Council of Europe • Georgij Parvanov, President of Bulgaria • Alfred Moisiu, President of Albania • Branko Crvenkovski, President of the Republic of Macedonia • Sulejman Tihić, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina • Filip Vujanović, President of Montenegro • Dragan Kojadinović, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Serbia • Mehmet Aydin, Republic of Turkey, Minister of State • Virgil Nitulescu, State Secretary of Rumania • Panayotis Baizos, Greek ambassador to Croatia • Milan Orožen Adamič, Slovenian ambassador to Croatia

1977

International Shipping Conference (ICS)

1978

28th General Assembly of the International Academy of Tourism

1979

International Conference of the International Bartenders Association (IBA)

1979

Group of 30 Meeting (G30), International Monetary Fund (IMF)

1982

Congress of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM)

1985

13th International Congress of the International Federation for Medical Psychotherapy (IFP)

1985

7th European Congress for the Prevention of Alcoholism and Drug Dependencies (ICPA)

1990

6th General Assembly of the Association of Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce

1991

7th World Conference of the International Society of Family Law (ISFL)

1994

3rd Meeting of the Alpe Adria Congress Destinations

1997

4th International Congress on Cardiac Surgery of the Alpe Adria Comunity

1998

4th Congress PECEMMS

1999

35th International Council Meeting ELSA

2000

5th Congress of European Society for Clinical Neuropharmacology (ESCNP)

2000

8th Congress and General Assembly of the European Association of Hospital Managers

2001

8th International Congress of Reproductive Immunology (ISIR)

2001

10th International Meeting on Forensic Medicine-Alpe Adria Panonia

2002

57th General Assembly and Congress International Military Sports Council (CISM)

2002

3rd World Congress on Vaccines and Immunisation (ICWO)

2003

22nd Meeting of the International Association of Sedimentologists (IAS)

2004

2nd Central European Meeting of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists

2005

10th Congress of European Motorcycle Union (UEM)

2005

2nd Congress of Alps-Adria Acoustics Association

2005

16th International DAAAM Symposium on Intelligent Manufacturing & Automation

2006

Opatija Summit 2006

2006

2006 NIAID Research Conference

2007

10th European Conference on Traumatic Stress Studies (ESTSS)

2007

10th International Congress of Reproductive Immunology (ISIR)

2008

15th General Meeting of the European Association of Experimental Social Psychology

2008

22nd Annual ECM Summer School of European Cities Marketing

2008

29th European Congress on Molecular Spectroscopy (EUCMOS 2008)

2008

FONASBA Annual Meeting 2008

2009

EANS Vascular Training Course

2009

1st European Universities Bridge Championship

2009

ESSKA Knee Lecture Course

CONGRESS OFFER

Historical venues Villa Angiolina CONTACT Croatian Museum of Tourism Park Angiolina 1, 51410 Opatija Tel: +385 51 603 636 Fax: +385 51 706 470 e-mail: info@hrmt.hr www.hrmt.hr

LOCATION • located in the heart of Angiolina Park, right by the sea and close to most of Opatija’s hotels

The Villa Angiolina is one of the most beautiful venues in Opatija. It is located in the centre of Angiolina Park, in the immediate vicinity of the sea and the Hotel Kvarner. The Villa is ideal for ceremonial meetings, gala dinners, or cocktail parties that require a luxury ambience. The gala dinner for the Summit of Statesmen from South-Eastern Europe was held in the Villa Angiolina SMALL HALL

1st floor

groundfloor

RECEPTION HALL

Hall

Museum of Tourism. The villa is located close to most of Opatija’s hotels. Its convention facilities include a large reception hall (145 m2) and one smaller hall of 55 m2. The villa has an attractive entrance, which is suitable for smaller cocktail parties. All halls have natural light. The exclusive interior of the Villa Angiolina is a perfect setting for luxury balls.

he Villa Angiolina was built in 1844 by a merchant from Rijeka, Iginio Scarpa, who named it after his late wife. The construction of this villa marked the beginning of Opatija’s development as a tourist destination. The city maintained its importance as a resort up to the present day, when the Villa Angiolina is the seat of the Croatian

Area m²

Dimensions m

Height m

Theatre

Reception Hall

145.0

20.6 x 6.9

4.0

Small Hall

55.0

8.5 x 6.5

4.0

Classroom

Banquet

Cocktail

Daylight

130

Yes Yes

Juraj Šporer Arts Pavilion CONTACT Croatian Museum of Tourism Park Angiolina 1, 51410 Opatija Tel: +385 51 603 636 Fax: +385 51 706 470 e-mail: info@hrmt.hr www.hrmt.hr

LOCATION • located right by the sea in the immediate vicinity of the Milenij, Kvarner, Imperial and Mozart hotels

The Juraj Šporer Arts Pavilion is located right by the Lungomare coastal promenade, next to the Church of St. James and the city park. It hosts exhibitions, banquets, opening ceremonies for conventions, workshops and presentations. The pavilion is situated in the immediate vicinity of the convention facilities in the Milenij, Kvarner, Imperial and Mozart hotels.

he Juraj Šporer Arts Pavilion

pavilion is today one of Opatija’s most

was built in 1900 as the Glacier

attractive venues for more intimate

Pavilion. It is located right by the

concerts, exhibitions, cocktail parties,

Lungomare coastal promenade in St.

presentations and workshops.

James’s Park, in the immediate vicinity

Inside the pavilion there is one large

of the convention facilities of the Milenij,

hall of 190 m2, and in front is a small park

Kvarner, Imperial and Mozart hotels.

that can be used as additional space for

Completely refurbished in 2003, the

Hall

Exhibition Hall

L’Oreal workshop in the Juraj Šporer Arts Pavilion during HairStyle News

cocktail parties, concerts or other events.

Area m²

Dimensions m

Height m

Theatre

190.0

19.0 x 10.0

4.3

150

Classroom

Banquet

Cocktail

Daylight

200

Yes

Zora Cultural Centre City of Opatija

CONTACT City of Opatija M. Tita 3, 51410 Opatija Tel: +385 51 680 114 Fax: +385 51 701 313 e-mail: grad.opatija@opatija.hr www.opatija.hr

LOCATION • located in the centre of Opatija • in the vicinity of most hotels with convention facilities

The Zora Cultural Centre is located in the city centre and can easily be reached on foot from nearly all Opatija’s hotels. The building offers a multimedia hall (96 m2) suitable for lectures, seminars and receptions, and has a smaller open-air car park.

Hall

Conference Hall

Area m²

Dimensions m

Height m

Theatre

96.0

12.9 x 7.4

6.0

120

Classroom

Banquet

Cocktail

Daylight

Yes

Villa Antonio City of Opatija

CONGRESS HALL CLASSROOM II

CONTACT

CLASSROOM I

City of Opatija M. Tita 3, 51410 Opatija Tel: +385 51 680 114 Fax: +385 51 701 313 e-mail: grad.opatija@opatija.hr www.opatija.hr

COMPUTER ROOM

LOCATION • located in the centre of Opatija, next to the Zora Cultural Centre and close to most of the hotels

Located in the centre of Opatija, the Villa Antonio offers one large congress hall (115 m2) and two smaller classrooms (39.2 m2 and 27.5 m2) suitable for workshops and meetings. The villa also hosts a computer suite.

Hall

Area m²

Dimensions m

Height m

Theatre

Congress Hall

Classroom

Banquet

Cocktail

Daylight

115.3

7.9 x 14.5

3.7

120

Classroom I

39.2

6.6 x 5.9

3.6

Yes Yes

Classroom II

27.5

5.5 x 5

3.6

Yes

Computer room

27.2

5.4 x 5

3.6

Yes

Open-Air Theatre CONTACT Festival Opatija Zert bb, 51410 Opatija Tel: +385 51 271 377 Fax: +385 51 272 840 e-mail: festival-opatija@ri.t-com.hr www.festivalopatija.hr

LOCATION • located right by the sea, next to the city park and in the vicinity of many of Opatija’s hotels.

Opatija’s Open-Air Theatre, located near the city’s harbour and Angiolina Park, can be reached on foot in a few minutes from most of Opatija’s hotels with convention facilities. The large amphitheatre-shaped auditorium has a capacity of 2,500 seats. Opatija’s Open-Air Theatre is a perfect venue for concerts and other events in the open air.

patija’s Open-Air Theatre was built in 1954 as one of the few open-air stages in the Mediterranean area. Since then, it has hosted numerous concerts, major opera and ballet stagings, and performances by some of the most eminent international artists. The Open-Air Theatre has a capacity of 2,500 seats. In addition to the large central stage, there is another, smaller stage, suitable for more intimate concerts and performances. The smaller stage is also suitable for cocktail parties and similar events.

Hall

MAIN STAGE

SMALL STAGE

The Open-Air Theatre hosts some of the most attractive concerts in Opatija.

Area m²

Auditorium m

Stage m

Theatre

Main stage

3,500.0

39/55.3 x 40.6

12.0 x 21.0

Small stage

500.0

17.0 x 25.0

9.0 x 10.0

Classroom

Banquet

Cocktail

Daylight

2,500

4,000

Yes

300

400

Yes

In summertime, Opatija’s Open-Air Theatre hosts various concerts of classical, pop, rock and jazz music, but also operas and ballets - scene from one of the most famous Croatian operas, “Ero the Joker”.

Hotels with convention facilities Hotel Kvarner ★★★

CONTACT P. Tomašića 2/2, 51410 Opatija Tel: +385 51 271 233 Fax: +385 51 271 202 e-mail: kvarner@liburnia.hr www.liburnia.hr CONGRESS DEPARTMENT Tel: +385 51 710 304, 710 323 Fax: +385 51 710 409 e-mail: kongresi@liburnia.hr

LOCATION • the oldest hotel on the Croatian Adriatic, built in 1884 • 50 m from Opatija’s main street, perfectly situated right by the sea, in the city’s most beautiful park

ROOMS • 56 rooms and suites • additional accommodation in the Villa Amalia

HOTEL • outdoor seawater pool • hotel beach • indoor heated seawater pool • internet corner • aperitif bar • terrace for dancing • car park

The Hotel Kvarner is located right by the sea, alongside Opatija’s most beautiful park, just 50 m from the main street and the city centre. The hotel’s Crystal Ballroom (655 m2) is the perfect venue for larger congresses and events. The hall’s capacity can be additionally increased by setting up a marquee on the terrace.

he Hotel Kvarner is the oldest hotel on the Croatian Adriatic, built in 1884. It maintained its original splendour elegance and luxury right up to the present day, when it hosts some of the major events in Opatija. The Kvarner disposes of a total of 56 rooms and suites. It is located in Angiolina Park, right beside the sea. All facilities in the city centre can be easily reached on foot in few minutes. The hotel offers an outdoor pool (located next to the large terrace), private beach, indoor heated seawater pool, and sauna. Guest have at their disposal a massage service. In front of the hotel is an open-air car park.

he Kvarner’s convention facilities include the splendid Crystal Ballroom, covering an area of 655 m2 with a capacity for 250 to 900 people, the Red Salon, and the Meeting Salon, which can accommodate 25 to 100 people. The large outdoor terrace of 400 m2 is directly connected to the Crystal Ballroom and offers the perfect setting for conference opening ceremonies, receptions, cocktail parties, and similar events. If needed, marquees can be set up on the terrace, and the hall can be divided into two smaller conference rooms. The Crystal Ballroom has its own entrance with lobby that can be used as a convention reception area with cloakroom, or as exhibition space.

Area m²

Dimensions m

Height m

Theatre

Classroom

Banquet

Cocktail

Daylight

Crystal Ballroom

Hall

655.2

42.0 x 15.6

8.2

900

600

800

Yes

Red Salon

64.7

12.7 x 5.1

4.4

Yes

Terrace

400.0

40.0 x 10.0

The covered terrace of the Hotel Kvarner offers a perfect setting for exhibitions or parties.

Kvarner’s Crystal Ballroom has hosted famous pop music festivals from the 1950s to the present day.

Microsoft WinDays conference traditionally takes place each April in Kvarner’s Crystal Ballroom. The 2008 conference included more than 190 lectures with over 2,000 attendees. The Red Salon is suitable for smaller events for 35-50 people.

Hotel Imperial ★★★

CONTACT M. Tita 124/3, 51410 Opatija Tel: +385 51 271 677 Fax: +385 51 272 848 e-mail: imperial@liburnia.hr www.liburnia.hr CONGRESS DEPARTMENT Tel: +385 51 710 304, 710 323 Fax: +385 51 710 409 e-mail: kongresi@liburnia.hr

LOCATION • one of the oldest hotels in Opatija (built in 1885) • on Opatija’s main street, in the city centre, next to St. James’s Park

ROOMS

The Hotel Imperial is located in the centre of Opatija, right on the main street. The hotel’s convention facilities consist of the Golden Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 400 delegates and is suitable for mid-sized congresses, and the Rotonda Hall, suitable for smaller seminars and presentations.

• 126 rooms

HOTEL • aperitif bar • café with terrace • car park • internet corner

he 3-star Hotel Imperial is located in the very heart of Opatija, next to the city’s main street.

Built in 1885, the Imperial is one of the oldest hotels in Opatija and on the Croatian Adriatic. All its 126 rooms are equipped with direct-dial telephone, hairdryer and satellite TV. The terrace of the hotel’s café offers beautiful view of the nearby St. James’s Park. The hotel also includes an aperitif bar. In the immediate vicinity is Opatija’s main beach, Slatina.

he Hotel Imperial’s convention facilities consist of the Golden Ballroom, suitable for larger meetings, and the smaller Rotonda Hall. The Golden Ballroom covers an area of 319 m2 and provides a perfect setting for larger meetings or conferences, gala dinners, or receptions. The Rotonda Hall, located next to the Golden Ballroom, covers an area of 160 m2 and is suitable for smaller meetings, presentations or workshops. The aperitif bar, located next to the Golden Ballroom, can also serve as an exhibition area.

Area m²

Dimensions m

Height m

Theatre

Classroom

Banquet

Cocktail

Golden Ballroom

Hall

318.8

23.1 x 13.8

8.2

400

300

500

Daylight

Yes

Rotonda Hall

156.8

14.0 x 11.2

4.3

100

120

Yes

106.4

13.3 x 8.0

4.5

Exhibition area Aperitif bar

The entrance hall in front of the Hotel Imperial’s Golden Ballroom is an ideal venue for coffee breaks and can also serve as an exhibition area.

On the 24th May 2008, the Hotel Imperial’s Golden Ballroom was the venue of the Buy Croatia business workshop, at which Croatian tourism professionals met the representatives of several eminent international travel agencies and tour operators. The workshop was attended by approximately two hundred delegates.

Grand Hotel Adriatic ★★★★/★★★

CONTACT M.Tita 200, 51410 Opatija Tel: +385 51 719 000 Fax: +385 51 719 015 e-mail: info@hotel-adriatic.hr www.hotel-adriatic.hr CONGRESS DEPARTMENT Tel: +385 51 719 012 Fax: +385 51 719 015 e-mail: info@hotel-adriatic.hr

LOCATION • located 10 minutes’ walking distance from the centre of Opatija, along the main street that leads on to Lovran

ROOM

The Grand Hotel Adriatic hosts 150 to 200 national and international congresses, conferences and meetings every year. The most important facility of the hotel’s convention centre is the amphitheatre-shaped congress hall with 550 seats, opened in 1971 for the Congress of the International Ski Federation (FIS).

• the Adriatic complex consists of two buildings: 4-star Adriatic I with 171 rooms 3-star Adriatic II with 136 rooms

HOTEL • a quality choice of local and international specialities is served in the hotel’s three restaurants – Adriatic, Nimfa and Beach Garden – the latter being located at the hotel’s beach • Phytoaroma & Wellness centre • indoor pool • private beach • casino Adriatic

he Grand Hotel Adriatic is located 10 minutes’ walking distance from the centre of Opatija, close to the seaside, with a beautiful view of Kvarner Bay. The complex consists of two buildings: the 4-star Adriatic I, and the 3-star Adriatic II, which share the common reception area and all the

hotel’s facilities. All rooms and suites are air-conditioned and equipped with shower or bath and WC, hairdryer, satellite and cable TV, minibar, and direct-dial telephone. The hotel’s guests can enjoy a wide selection of local or international specialities in three restaurants: the recently refurbished Nimfa and Adriatic, both inside the hotel, and the Beach Garden, which is located on the hotel’s private beach. The Grand Hotel Adriatic also features the Casino Adriatic, which offers magnificent views of Kvarner bay and the islands, and also has a car park.

Phytoaroma & Wellness centar • Spa Centre

he Phytoaroma & Wellness Centre is the ideal venue for relaxation, a place where you can soothe your everyday worries away. This completely refurbished wellness centre covers an area of 1,200 m2 and

consists of spa facilities and 13 rooms for massages and exclusive phytoaroma rituals. The Spa Zone, located on the top floor of the hotel, includes a heated seawater pool, whirlpools, Kneipp bath, Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, aromatic showers and relax zone.

distinctive feature of the Grand Hotel Adriatic is its convention centre featuring a large amphitheatre-shaped congress hall with 550 seats and a large lobby that can be used as exhibition space. In addition to the large congress hall, the hotel offers seven further conference rooms that can accommodate between 14 and 150 delegates. The Camelia I hall has a capacity of 35 delegates, while the Camelia II and Fortuna halls can hold up to 120. The hotel’s convention centre is equipped with the latest audio-visual equipment and can provide professional technical support. It is a member of the ICCA – the International Congress & Convention Association. Guests of the Grand Hotel Adriatic can make use of the hotel’s van transfer service.

Area m²

Dimensions m

Height m

Theatre

Classroom

Banquet

Cocktail

Congress Hall

Hall

750.0

11.4/24.2 x 31.0

7.0

550

Daylight

Bellavista

50.0

8.8 x 5.6

3.0

Yes

Camelia I

50.0

8.9 x 6.1

3.5

Camelia II

170.0

17.8 x 9.6

3.5

120

100

150

Fortuna

150.0

13.1 x 8.4

3.1

120

140

Yes

Collegium

35.0

8.8 x 4.4

2.8

Yes

Volta I

90.0

14.8 x 5.1/5.9

3.1

100

Yes

Volta II

50.0

6.1 x 4.4

3.0

Yes

Exhibition area Congress Hall Foyer

Exhibition area in front of the large congress hall. 200.0

COLLEGIUM

BELLAVISTA

The Camelia II Hall covers an area of 170 m2 and can accommodate up to 120 attendees of seminars or workshops within congresses

CAMELIA I

CAMELIA II

FORTUNA

MIPRO, the largest international convention for the information and communications technology and microelectronics industry not only in Croatia, but also in this part of Europe, traditionally takes place in Opatija’s Grand Hotel Adriatic.

Hotel Ambasador ★★★★★

CONTACT F. Peršića 5, 51410 Opatija Tel: +385 51 743 333 Fax: +385 51 743 444 e-mail: ambasador@liburnia.hr www.liburnia.hr CONGRESS DEPARTMENT Tel: +385 51 710 304, 710 323 Fax: +385 51 710 409 e-mail: kongresi@liburnia.hr

LOCATION • 100 m from Opatija’s main street, near the city centre • exclusive location right by the sea, offering magnificent views of Kvarner Bay

ROOMS • 180 rooms and suites with balcony • additional accommodation in the Villa Ambasador

The Hotel Ambasador boasts a modern, fully equipped convention centre suitable for hosting meetingss of all types and sizes. Convention facilities are located over two levels, which means that several meetings can take place simultaneously.

HOTEL • La Fourchette d’Or restaurant • Palma café-dancing bar • Manhattan cocktail bar • Hortenzija garden restaurant • recreational facilities: outdoor pool, hotel beach, indoor heated seawater pool, Five Elements wellness centre • business centre with office space for hire and PC workstations • Newsagent selling Croatian and international magazines and papers • car park with 100 spaces and two underground garages with 60 spaces • internet corner, wi-fi hot spot

he five-star Hotel Ambasador is one of Opatija’s best known properties. Being located by the entrance to the city, all the hotel’s amenities are easily reachable on foot.

The Ambasador is situated on the coast right beside the Lungomare coastal promenade. The hotel provides accommodation in 180 rooms and suites with balcony. All rooms have air-conditioning and all the mod cons. In addition to the hotel’s main building, accommodation is also possible in the four-star Villa Ambasador, located right next to the hotel. Guests have at their disposal 100 outdoor parking spaces and 60 spaces in the garage.

Five Elements Wellness & Spa

he luxurious Five Elements Wellness & Spa centre offers perfect relaxation after an exhausting day at the convention. The centre, completely refurbished in 2007, covers an area of 1,300 m2 and offers an indoor heated seawater pool,

rasul bath, bio sauna, Finnish sauna, steam bath, and two whirlpools. All massage programmes and facial treatments are performed with Payot cosmetics. Guests also have at their disposal a fully equipped fitness centre.

he Hotel Ambasador’s modern convention centre is perfectly equipped for hosting meetings of various sizes, from smaller workshops to large conferences and congresses. The centre consists of a large congress hall that can be divided into several smaller halls if necessary, and further 6 halls on the ground floor, which can also be rearranged as necessary. All facilities have natural light, and the large congress hall has its own entrance and a lobby that can be used as exhibition area or for coffee breaks. A distinctive feature of this hotel is the possibility of organising receptions, cocktail parties or other events in the outdoor pool area. The hotel has its own shuttle bus.

Area m²

Dimensions m

Height m

Theatre

Classroom

Banquet

Cocktail

Congress Hall A+B+C

Hall

513.6

17.5 x 29.4

3.8

515

215

410

600

Daylight

Yes

Congress Hall A

175.0

17.5 x 10.0

3.8

190

155

210

Yes

Congress Hall A+B

300.0

17.5 x 17.1

3.8

310

125

260

350

Yes

Congress Hall C

180.8

14.7 x 12.3

3.8

215

150

250

Yes

Congress Hall B+C

285.2

14.7 x 19.4

3.8

335

140

225

390

Yes

Lovor

64.5

8.6 x 7.5

2.5

Yes

Mimosa I

45.0

7.2 x 6.3

2.5

Yes

Mimosa II

45.0

7.2 x 6.3

2.5

Yes

Magnolia

135.8

15.8 x 8.6

2.5

120

150

Yes

Kamelia I

61.9

7.2 x 8.6

2.5

Yes

Kamelia II

61.9

7.2 x 8.6

2.5

Yes

Kamelia III

65.4

7.6 x 8.6

2.5

Yes

Congress Hall Foyer

85.0

14.6 x 6.0

Café

140.0

22.0 x 6.4

The smaller halls cover areas from 35 to 45 m2 and can be connected or divided as necessary. All halls have natural light.

Exhibition area

CONGRESS HALL MAGNOLIA

MIMOSA I II

LOVOR The outdoor pool area is ideal for cocktail parties, congress opening ceremonies, weddings, or other events.

III

KAMELIA II

From the 16th to the 19th October 2008, Opatija’s Hotel Ambasador hosted the largest ever meeting of cardiologists in Croatia – the 7th Congress of the Croatian Society of Cardiology and the 1st Congress of the Croatian Association of Cardiology Nurses, at which some of the world’s most important achievements in the field of cardiology were presented.

Milenij Grand Hotel 4 opatijska cvijeta ★★★★

CONTACT V. C. Emina 6, 51410 Opatija Tel: +385 51 295 001 Fax: +385 51 295 200 e-mail: info@milenijhoteli.hr www.milenijhoteli.hr CONGRESS DEPARTMENT Tel: +385 51 278 004 Fax: +385 51 278 021 e-mail: info@milenijhoteli.hr

LOCATION • located in the attractive centre of Opatija

ROOMS

The Milenij Grand Hotel 4 opatijska cvijeta features the large Tamaris convention centre, consisting of seven multi-functional, multi-purpose halls with a total capacity of 1,000 delegates, making this centre an ideal venue for business purposes.

• 248 rooms and suites in 4 mutually connected villas

HOTEL • Camellia restaurant • Oleander bar/Pool bar • Café Grand • Tamaris terrace • Garage with 200 parking spaces • Exclusive shops • Pharmacy

he Milenij Grand Hotel 4 opatijska cvijeta is located in the heart of Opatija, near the famous Lungomare coastal promenade and next to one of Opatija’s most beautiful gardens – the Angiolina Park. The property consists of four

mutually connected villas (Camellia, Magnolia, Wisteria and Melia) with a total of 248 luxuriously appointed accommodation units. The Camellia restaurant offers healthy food based on the gastronomic tradition of the region and Croatian national dishes. The hotel also comprises the Camellia lobby bar, the Café Grand where guests can savour some pralines made to Swiss recipes, and the Oleander bar offering magnificent views of Kvarner Bay. A supervised garage with 200 parking spaces is connected to the hotel by lift.

Wellness & Spa centre

he hotel’s wellness centre covers an area of 1,500 m2 over two floors. The first floor offers indoor and outdoor pools with terrace and cocktail bar, while the second floor is reserved for the hydro massage pool, whirlpool, Finnish sauna with chromotherapy, Finnish sauna with crystal therapy, and a

Roman sauna. The relax zone, surrounded by greenery, is located next to the pool. Guests have at their disposal a wide range of relaxing massages and rituals, facial and body treatments for women and men. For complete pleasure, the hotel also offers a perfectly equipped fitness centre and a solarium.

Area mÂ˛

Dimensions m

Height m

Theatre

Classroom

Banquet

Cocktail

Orchid Hall

Hall

384.8

17.8 x 19.1 + 3.1 x 14.7

3.4

400

Daylight

Yes

Mimosa I

87.9

5.9 x 14.9

2.9

100

120

Yes

Mimosa II

101.3

6.8 x 14.9

2.9

120

130

Mimosa III

81.9

5.5 x 14.9

2.9

100

120

Mimosa I+II+III

271.1

18.2 x 14.9

2.9

300

200

250

400

Yes

Lavanda I

58.0

7.3 x 8,0

2.6

Yes

Lavanda II

41.6

5.2 x 8,0

2.6

Lavanda III

56.2

6.8/7.3 x 8.0

2.6

Lavanda I+II+III

155.8

19.7 x 8.0

2.6

140

150

Yes

he modern convention centre of the Milenij Grand Hotel 4 opatijska cvijeta can accommodate up to 1,000 delegates and includes seven multi-functional, multi-purpose halls and meeting rooms, separate from the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other facilities. At the entrance on the ground floor is a business centre and the Lavender halls, covering a total area of 156 m2, that can be rearranged into smaller meeting rooms as necessary. The largest hall, the Orchid, has capacity for 400 delegates and is located on the second floor. Its seats are permanently arranged in the layout of a theatre. Coffee breaks can be organised right in front of the hall. The Mimosa halls are located on the third floor and consist of three areas that can be connected into one total area of 271 m2. The large area in front of the hall is suitable for cocktail parties, coffee breaks, or gala dinners. Parties can be organised at the pool.

Exhibition area Orchid Hall Foyer

97.0

Mimosa Hall Foyer

104.0

Lavanda Hall Foyer

147.0

The Lavender Hall is located at the entrance to the convention centre. ORCHID HALL

LAVANDA HALLS II

MIMOSA HALLS II

III

The Mimosa Halls can be used as a single area of 271 m2, also suitable for gala dinners.

III

The congress of chartered civil engineers takes place each year with more than 1,000 delegates.

Hotel Milenij ★★★★★

CONTACT M. Tita 109, 51410 Opatija Tel: +385 51 202 000 Fax: +385 51 202 020 e-mail: info@milenijhoteli.hr www.milenijhoteli.hr CONGRESS DEPARTMENT Tel: +385 51 278 004 Fax: +385 51 278 021 e-mail: info@milenijhoteli.hr

LOCATION • located in the centre of Opatija, right by the sea, surrounded by St. James’s Park and the Lungomare coastal promenade

ROOMS

This modern five-star hotel in the very centre of Opatija has recently been fully refurbished and redecorated. The convention centre with two large conference halls and four smaller halls is a perfect venue for smaller and mid-sized meetings, seminars and presentations.

• a total of 125 rooms and suites in the Hotel Milenij and the residential Villa Milenij Sv. Jakov

HOTEL • Argonauti and Sv. Jakov restaurants • wellness & spa centre • Camellia lobby bar and Café Wagner • Milenij exclusive shop • Porsche design Staccato shop – business gifts of exclusive brands • Shops: Gant, North Sails, jewellery, perfumes, and optics

he Hotel Milenij, one of the three five-star hotels in Opatija, and a member of the Milenij Hoteli group, is a perfect choice for leisure or business trips. It is located in the heart of Opatija, right by the sea and the famous Lungomare coastal promenade.

The main hotel building is a unique combination of classical AustroHungarian and modern architecture. A total of 125 rooms and suites with sea views are located in two properties – the Hotel Milenij and the Villa Milenij Sv. Jakov. The hotel includes two à la carte restaurants (the Argonauti and Sv. Jakov), the Madonnina lobby bar, and the Café Wagner with large terrace and an excellent choice of fresh cakes home-made daily, confectionery and hand-made chocolate pralines. The hotel also includes the Milenij Exclusive Shop, offering exclusive brands, and other boutique shops.

Wellness & Spa Centre

he hotel’s intimate wellness centre covers an area of 350 m2 featuring Finnish sauna, steam bath, whirlpool, solarium and the peaceful ambience of the relax room. Massages and facial and body care treatments with top-quality cosmetics

will help restore your energy and prepare you for a new working day. A distinctive feature of this wellness centre is the freshwater pool covered by a glass dome, which in summer can be removed to have an outdoor pool with a view of the park and the sea.

he Hotel Milenij’s convention centre comprises two large and four smaller halls. In total, 300 delegates can be accommodated. With 220 seats, the Milenij Hall is the largest venue in the hotel and can be rearranged into two smaller rooms if required. The hall opens onto the large terrace overlooking the sea, a perfect setting for cocktail parties or similar events. The total area including the foyer that can also serve as an exhibition area or for coffee breaks is 228 m2. The convention centre is fully equipped with the latest audio-visual equipment and is ideal for smaller or mid-sized meetings, seminars or presentations. Guests have at their disposal the hotel’s garage and outdoor parking spaces in front of the hotel.

Area m²

Dimensions m

Height m

Theatre

Classroom

Banquet

Cocktail

Milenij I

Hall

85.0

6.3 x 13.5

3.6

100

120

Daylight

Yes

Milenij II

85.0

6.3 x 13.5

3.6

100

120

Yes

Milenij I+II

170.0

12.5 x 13.5

3.6

220

100

125

250

Yes

Milenij + Foyer

228.0

12.5 x 17.7

3.6

300

200

180

300

Yes

Opatija

43.0

9.4 x 4.9

2.7

Yes

Salon 102

25.0

4.7 x 5.5

3.5

Yes

Salon 202

25.0

4.7 x 5.5

3.5

Yes

Exhibition area Milenij Hall Foyer

52.0

The Opatija salon is ideal for smaller meetings and presentations.

FOYER I

The hotel’s large congress hall opens onto the terrace that can also be used to host receptions or cocktail parties.

Each year in May, many events within the Festo advertising festival take place in the hotels of the Milenij Hoteli group. Festo, a Croatian advertising and marketing communications festival, takes place each year in May with more than 1,000 visitors attending, not only from Croatia, but also from other countries in the region.

Hotel Admiral ★★★★

CONTACT M. Tita 139, 51410 Opatija Tel: +385 51 271 533 Fax: +385 51 271 708 e-mail: admiral@liburnia.hr www.liburnia.hr CONGRESS DEPARTMENT Tel: +385 51 710 304, 710 323 Fax: +385 51 710 409 e-mail: kongresi@liburnia.hr

LOCATION • on Opatija’s main street alongside the coastal promenade, 200 m from the centre of city • the only hotel in Opatija with its own marina

ROOMS • 180 rooms and suites

HOTEL • taverna and pizzeria with terrace • outdoor pool • indoor heated seawater pool • wellness and fitness centres • aperitif bar • mocha bar • café with terrace • Newsagent selling Croatian and international papers and magazines, various shops • garage • marina • internet corner

The modern four-star Hotel Admiral, Opatija’s only hotel with its own marina is the perfect choice for guests who want to combine business with pleasure. Its convention facilities include one large and three smaller halls suitable for smallsized meetings.

its own marina. All the 180 rooms and suites of this recently refurbished hotel are air-conditioned and have balcony with seaview. The hotel’s facilities include tavern and pizzeria with terrace, aperitif bar, mocha bar, café with terrace, various shops, and a garage.

he Hotel Admiral is one of Opatija’s most attractive hotels, located right by the sea and the famous Lungomare coastal promenade. This is the only hotel in Opatija with

In addition, the hotel benefits from an outdoor pool located at the marina and an indoor heated seawater pool. The hotel also has fitness and wellness centres.

he Hotel Admiral’s convention capacities consist of one larger congress hall for 160 delegates with natural light and a view of the hotel’s marina, plus three smaller halls that can accommodate 30 - 100 delegates and can be rearranged to make one single space if required. All halls have natural light and open directly onto the terrace above the marina. The entrance area can serve as further exhibition space or for coffee breaks.

Hall

Congress Hall Congress Hall A,B,C

Area m²

Dimensions m

Height m

Theatre

Classroom

159.6

8.4 x 19.0

3.0

160

100

Banquet

Cocktail

Daylight

Yes

3 x 53.0

3 x 8.4 x 6.3

3.0

3 x 40

3 x 30

Yes

Room 1

117.0

9.0 x 13.0

3.0

100

Yes

Room 2

49.5

9.0 x 5.5

3.0

Yes

Room 3

53.0

8.4 x 6.3

3.0

Yes

S ES GR L N L CO HA

III

All convention facilities in the Hotel Admiral have natural light and a view of the hotel’s marina.

I The large congress hall can host meetings with 40 to 160 delegates.

C B

Hotel Bristol ★★★★

The Hotel Bristol is an elegant, modern four-star hotel located in the very heart of Opatija and has recently been refurbished. It offers convention facilities equipped to the latest standards and suitable for events with up to 150 delegates – conferences, training courses, presentations or private meetings.

CONTACT M. Tita 108, 51410 Opatija Tel: +385 51 706 300 Fax: +385 51 706 301 e-mail: info@hotel-bristol.hr www.hotel-bristol.hr

LOCATION • in the very heart of Opatija

ROOMS • 78 rooms and suites

HOTEL • Viennese café with terrace • wellness & beauty corner • restaurant • wireless internet access

The hotel benefits from 66 rooms and 12 suites, all equipped with airconditioning, internet access, minibar, SAT TV, telephone and in-room safe. Guests also have at their disposal wellness and fitness centres, a restaurant offering local and international cuisine, and a Viennese café with terrace.

Because of the hotel’s location in the centre of Opatija, all the city’s amenities can easily be reached on foot.

he Hotel Bristol, built in 1906, has recently been completely refurbished and redecorated.

The Hotel Bristol’s convention facilities consist of the Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 150 delegates and can be split into two parts if required, and three smaller meeting rooms for up to 25 people.

BALLROOM

The convention facilities are conveniently located on the hotel’s first floor, which ensures ease of access and a quiet working atmosphere for convention delegates.

SALON

III

All halls have natural light and are equipped with the latest audio-visual equipment.

Hall

Area m²

Dimensions m

Height m

Theatre

Classroom

Banquet

Cocktail

Daylight

Ballroom I+II

217.0

26.7 x 8.1

3.9

150

108

200

Ballroom I

105.0

12.3 x 8.1

3.9

100

Ballroom II

112.0

14.3 x 8.1

3.9

100

Salon I

29.4

6.1 x 4.7

3.8

Salon II

27.4

5.4 x 4.7

3.8

Salon III

15.0

3.2 x 47

3.8

Da Da

Hotel Mozart ★★★★ ★

The Hotel Mozart is a family-run hotel characterised by its old-time charm, an intimate atmosphere, and luxurious interior design. It is located next to Opatija’s main beach, Slatina. The hotel’s convention facilities are equipped with modern audio-visual equipment, so they are ideally suited for hosting small-sized seminars, presentations and congresses.

CONTACT M. Tita 138, 51410 Opatija Tel: +385 51 718 260 Fax: +385 51 271 739 e-mail: info@hotel-mozart.hr www.hotel-mozart.hr

LOCATION • located in the centre of Opatija, right by the main road and next to Slatina, the city’s beach

ROOMS • 29 rooms and suites

HOTEL

he Hotel Mozart was built in 1894 as one of Opatija’s first guesthouses, and has remained one of the city’s most important properties in terms of tourism up to the present day. Since 2007 the hotel has been owned by the Shalabi family, who renovated the property, upgrading it to five-star standard. Decorated in the secession style, the hotel offers 29 rooms and suites, with most having a balcony and view of Kvarner Bay. Guests have at their disposal a

• piano bar • garden terrace • restaurant

restaurant, a piano bar, and a large garden terrace. A distinctive feature of this hotel is its intimate wellness centre with the latest facilities, and fitness studio.

The convention facilities of this family-run hotel are ideally suited for hosting small-sized seminars, presentations and congresses. Two halls – Piano and Fontana – can accommodate 35 to 66 delegates depending on how the tables are arranged. The residential salon can host private meetings of up to six people. A distinctive feature of this hotel is its large garden terrace, suitable for coffee breaks, lunches or gala dinners.

FONTANA

PIANO

Hall

The Hotel Mozart’s convention facilities are suitable for small-sized meetings and presentations.

Area m²

Dimensions m

Height m

Theatre

Classroom

Banquet

Cocktail

Piano

56.0

14.0 x 4.0

3.1

Daylight

Yes

Fontana

100.0

10.0 x 10.0

3.1

100

Yes

Hotel Palace-Bellevue ★★★

CONTACT M. Tita 144/148, 51410 Opatija Tel: +385 51 271 811 Fax: +385 51 271 964 e-mail: palace@liburnia.hr www.liburnia.hr CONGRESS DEPARTMENT Tel: +385 51 710 304, 710 323 Fax: +385 51 710 409 e-mail: kongresi@liburnia.hr

LOCATION • one of the oldest and most elegant hotels on the Opatija Riviera • located on the main street in the centre of city

ROOMS • 211 rooms

The Hotel Palace-Bellevue is located along Opatija’s main street in the immediate vicinity of the city’s main beach, Slatina. Its convention facilities consist of a congress hall for 50-100 delegates and two smaller halls for 10-25 delegates, with the possibility of using the exhibition areas, halls and terrace for cocktail parties and receptions.

HOTEL

he Hotel Palace-Bellevue, one of the oldest hotels in Opatija, is located next to Opatija’s main beach, Slatina. Each of the hotel’s 210 rooms is equipped with direct-dial telephone, hairdryer and satellite TV. The hotel’s facilities include indoor heated seawater pool, sauna and massage area, aperitif bar, café with terrace, and terrace for dancing.

• indoor heated seawater pool • sauna and massage • aperitif bar, cocktail bar • café with terrace • terrace for dancing • exclusive shops • casino • internet corner

The Hotel Palace-Bellevue’s convention facilities include a larger congress hall with natural light for 50100 delegates, and two smaller halls for 10-25 people, which are suitable for small-sized meetings or seminars. The hotel’s terrace and the halls can be used as exhibition areas or for hosting cocktail parties or receptions during congresses.

Hall

Area m²

Dimensions m

Height m

Theatre

Classroom

Congress Hall

115.8

20.5 x 5.6

3,7

120

100

TV Salon

47.6

8.2 x 5.8

3,7

Banquet

Cocktail

Daylight

120

Yes Yes

Hotel Miramar ★★★★

CONTACT Ive Kaline 11, 51410 Opatija Tel: +385 51 280 000, Fax: +385 51 280 028 e-mail: info@hotel-miramar.info www.hotel-miramar.info

LOCATION • in a quiet part of Opatija, right by the Lungomare coastal promenade

The four-star Hotel Miramar has recently been completely refurbished and redecorated, and has had new amenities added. It is located in a quiet part of Opatija, right beside the famous Lungomare coastal promenade. The property includes the main hotel building – Villa Neptun – and three newly built guest villas. Inside the hotel, guests have at their disposal a superbly equipped wellness centre with outdoor pool, lawn for sunbathing, and excellent restaurant offering delightful gastronomic specialities. The hotel also offers one meeting hall.

ROOMS • 102 rooms and suites

HOTEL • pool with indoor and outdoor part • lawn for sunbathing, private beach • wellness • superb restaurant • wine cellar

Hotel Savoy

H O T E L

★★★★

The Hotel Savoy was built in 1910. As one of architecturally most beautiful buildings in Opatija, the property is today protected as cultural monument. The owners of the hotel, the Brko family, completely refurbished the property in 2004 and restored its original splendour. This four-star hotel is completely air-conditioned and offers luxury rooms, most with a balcony offering magnificent views of Kvarner Bay. Other facilities include swimming pool with sunbathing deck, wellness centre, private beach, restaurant, and aperitif bar with terrace. The hotel’s convention facilities include one smaller meeting hall with 16 seats, located next to the hotel’s reception, with a terrace suitable for smaller business events or cocktail parties.

CONTACT M. Tita 129, 51410 Opatija Tel: +385 51 710 500, Fax: +385 51 272 680 e-mail: info@hotel-savoy.hr, www.hotel-savoy.hr

LOCATION • in the centre of the city, right by the sea and the Lungomare coastal promenade

ROOMS • 32 luxury rooms and suites

HOTEL • pool with sunbathing area, wellness, private beach • restaurant, aperitif bar with terrace • parking

Hotel Kristal ★★★★

CONTACT M. Tita 135, 51410, Opatija Tel: +385 51 271 333, Fax: +385 51 271 876 e-mail: kristal@liburnia.hr, www.liburnia.hr

LOCATION • in the centre of city, right by the sea and the Lungomare coastal promenade

ROOMS

HOTEL • completely air-conditioned • pool and private beach

• 130 rooms

Located right by the sea alongside the Lungomare coastal promenade, the recently refurbished Hotel Kristal provides accommodation in 130 rooms. This four-star hotel is completely airconditioned and benefits from an indoor pool and private car park. Each room is equipped with satellite TV, in-room safe, direct-dial telephone, minibar and hairdryer. There is a possibility of internet access.

Design Hotel Astoria ★★★★

CONTACT M.Tita 174, 51410, Opatija Tel: +385 51 706 350, Fax: +385 51 706 351 e-mail: info@hotel-astoria.hr www.hotel-astoria.hr

LOCATION • in the centre of Opatija, next to Slatina, the main beach

ROOMS

HOTEL • hotel terrace • restaurant and bar • in the vicinity of the Thalasso Wellness Centre

• 50 rooms and suites

Hotel Astoria, Opatija’s only design hotel, has recently been refurbished and redecorated. The property is located near the city centre, in the vicinity of the main beach, Slatina, and the Lungomare coastal promenade. The hotel disposes of 50 modern rooms and suites, most of them offering magnificent views of Kvarner Bay. All the rooms have wireless internet access, minibar, direct-dial telephone, and in-room safe. Guests have at their disposal a restaurant serving excellent Mediterranean cuisine and can take full advantage of the facilities of the nearby Thalasso Wellness Centre.

Hotel Agava ★★★★

CONTACT M. Tita 89, 51410, Opatija Tel: +385 51 278 100, Fax: +385 51 278 200 e-mail: info@milenijhoteli.hr, www.milenijhoteli.hr

LOCATION • in the centre of Opatija

ROOMS • 76 standard and comfort rooms (air-conditioned)

HOTEL • restaurant • Agava lobby bar • Café Grand

The Milenij Hotel Agava is located in the centre of city, next to the beautiful Angiolina Park. This recently refurbished four-star property offers accommodation in 76 air-conditioned rooms, each with stylish furniture, satellite TV, internet access, minibar, in-room safe, and hairdryer. A distinctive feature of this excellent hotel is the restaurant for 70 people refurbished to evoke the spirit of bygone Opatija. A wide range of superb specialities is offered as a buffet, and for relaxation after the meal there is the Agava lobby bar.

Villa Kapetanović ★★★★

CONTACT

Located on a hill above the picturesque small coastal city of Volosko, the Villa Kapetanović offers its guests a unique combination of superb accommodation, excellent gastronomy in the Laurus restaurant, and perfect relaxation in the spa & wellness centre.

Nova cesta 12A, 51410 Opatija Tel: +385 51 741 355, Fax: +385 51 741 356 e-mail: villa-kapetanovic@inet.hr, www.villa-kapetanovic.hr

LOCATION • in a quiet part of Opatija, above the small coastal city of Volosko

Guests have at their disposal seven rooms and three suites, all equipped with air-conditioning, minibar, telephone and internet access. The hotel offers its own car park and a wonderful terrace where guests can enjoy superb culinary delicacies.

ROOMS • 6 standard rooms • 1 de luxe room • 3 suites

HOTEL • Laurus restaurant • Laurus spa centre • car park

Hotel Istra ★★★

CONTACT

The three-star Hotel Istra is located in the immediate vicinity of the Grand Hotel Adriatic and the Hotel Admiral, right by the sea, where guests can enjoy undisturbed swimming off the hotel’s beach.

M. Tita 145, 51410 Opatija Tel: +385 51 271 299, Fax: +385 51 271 826 e-mail: istra@liburnia.hr, www.liburnia.hr

LOCATION

All common areas are airconditioned. In addition to a private beach, the hotel’s other amenities include indoor pool and car park. Transfers can be arranged. A distinctive feature of the hotel is the newly opened Ayurveda Centre.

• near the centre of city, by the sea and the Lungomare coastal promenade

ROOMS • 130 rooms

HOTEL • pool and private beach • car park • Ayurveda centre

Hotel Galeb ★★★

The Hotel Galeb is an intimate family hotel located in the centre of Opatija, next to the city’s beach, Slatina. Completely refurbished in 2000, the property offers accommodation in air-conditioned rooms and suites with minibar, internet access, satellite TV and directdial telephone. Most rooms offer wonderful views over Kvarner Bay. Distinctive features of this hotel include à la carte restaurant serving fish and meat specialities, and pizzeria.

CONTACT M. Tita 160, 51410 Opatija Tel: +385 51 271 177, Fax: +385 51 711 935 e-mail: hotel-galeb@ri.t-com.hr, www.hotel-galeb.hr

LOCATION • in the centre of Opatija, by Slatina

ROOMS • 5 luxury suites • 20 rooms

HOTEL • à la carte restaurant • pizzeria • aperitif bar • private car park

FOR A PERFECT EXPERIENCE…

Gastronomy

Le Mandrać, Volosko

Laurus, Opatija

Plavi podrum, Volosko

Bevanda, Opatija

n addition to the city’s other amenities, Opatija can also be described as a destination offering some superb gastronomic experiences.

In excellent restaurants across the Opatija Riviera you can savour some of the best specialities of the local and national cuisine. Treat yourself to a variety of culinary delicacies prepared for you by some of Croatia’s finest chefs using local ingredients and combining traditional dishes with innovative variations of the modern cuisine. Each season in Opatija has its own specialities, always interesting and creative: asparagus and cherries in springtime, sweet chestnuts from the Lovran area in the autumn. Home-made curd cheese, fresh fish from the Adriatic, scampi and shellfish, Istrian pršut home-cured ham, home-made cheeses – these can all be enjoyed in Opatija’s restaurants, offering some superb gastronomic experiences.

Kvarner’s restaurants listed in the Gault Millau 2009 restaurant guide (Austrian edition) Gault Millau is one of the most influential restaurant guides in the world. Incognito inspectors from the Austrian edition of the guide evaluate the restaurant’s ambience, quality and freshness of the foods used, preservation of the original taste of the ingredients, creativity and harmony in preparing dishes, quality of soups and sauces, cooking precision, and the imaginativeness of new recipes.

Le Mandrać, Volosko

Draga di Lovrana

Bevanda, Opatija Laurus, Opatija Kukuriku, Kastav Johnson, Mošćenička Draga

Restaurants in Opatija BEVANDA Zert 8, Opatija Tel. +385 51 493 888, Fax. 718 354 e-mail: bevanda@bevanda.hr BISTRO MARIO V. Spinčića 9, Opatija Tel. +385 51 271 829, Fax. 271 829 e-mail: velden-auto@ri.t-com.hr ELITE M. Tita 154, Opatija Mob: 098 16 22 622 GALEB M.Tita 160, Opatija Tel. +385 51 271 177, Fax. 271 349 e-mail: hotel-galeb@ri.t-com.hr HEMINGWAY RISTORANTE Zert 2, Opatija Tel. +385 51 712 333, Mob: 098 307 337 e-mail: ristorante@hemingway.hr KAMELIJA M.Tita 142, Opatija Tel. +385 51 271 059, Fax. 718 841 e-mail: kamelija@neo-tech.hr GOSTIONICA KANETA Nova cesta 90, Opatija Tel. +385 51 712 222, Fax. 718 903 e-mail: sebastijan.toncinic@ri.t-com.hr LAURUS – Villa Kapetanović Nova cesta 12a, Opatija Tel. +385 51 741 355, Fax. 741 356 e-mail: laurus@sagita.hr villa-kapetanovic@inet.hr LUNGOMARE M.Tita 129, Opatija Tel. +385 51 271 885, Fax. 272 680 e-mail: info@hotel-savoy.hr NIMFA M.Tita 200, Opatija Tel. +385 51 719 000 Fax. +385 51 719 015 e-mail: info@hotel-adriatic.hr SLATINA M.Tita 154, Opatija Tel. +385 51 271 949 SV. JAKOV M.Tita 105 Tel. +385 51 202 000 Fax. 202 020 e-mail: info@milenijhoteli.hr

TAVERNA ADMIRAL M.Tita 139, Opatija Tel. + 385 51497 188, Fax. 271 708 e-mail: admiral@liburnia.hr

MILI Obala Frana Supila 8 Tel. +385 51 701 158, Fax. 701 158 e-mail: marko.renner@hotmail.com

YACHT CLUB Zert 1, Opatija Tel.+ 385 51 272 345, Fax. 741 021 e-mail: info@yacht-club-opatija.com

PLAVI PODRUM Obala F. Supila 12, Tel. +385 51 701 223, Fax. 741 195 e-mail: dkramari@inet.hr

VILLA ARISTON M. Tita 179, Opatija Tel. +385 51 271 379, Fax. 271 494 e-mail: info@villa-ariston.hr VONGOLA M.Tita 113, Opatija Tel. +385 51 711 854, Fax. 711 869 e-mail: marina@rivijera-opatija.hr GOSTIONICA „ISTRANKA“ Ul. Bože Milanovića 2, Tel./Fax: +385 51 271 835 e-mail: comeprima@inet.hr RUŽMARIN Veprinački put 2, Opatija Tel. +385 51 712 673, Fax. 703 858 e-mail: info@villanada.com ZELENGAJ M.Tita 95, Opatija Tel. +385 51 271 450, Fax. 271 079 Mob. 098 757 294 e-mail: restoran@zelengaj-opatija.hr

VOLOSKO AMFORA Črnikovica 4, Opatija Tel. +385 51 701 222, Fax. 741 016 e-mail: amfora@restaurant-amfora.com EVERGREEN A. Štangera 62, Opatija Tel. +385 51 703 111, Fax. 703 400 e-mail: evergreenop@net.hr

POBRI OSOJNAK Varljenska cesta 23, Pobri-Opatija Tel. +385 51 711 677 ZLATNI KLUB Put za Matulji 5, Pobri-Opatija Tel. +385 51 712 037, Fax: +385 742 145 e-mail: zlatni@ri.t-com.hr

IKA IKA BELLEVUE Primorska 16, Ika, Ičići Tel. +385 51 291 777, Fax. 292 044 e-mail: info@hotel-ik a.hr

IČIĆI COMMODORE Liburnijska b.b., Ičići Tel. +385 51 704 049, Fax. 704 147 e-mail: domicil@ri.t-com.hr MALI RAJ M.Tita 191, Ičići Tel./Fax: +385 51 704 074 e-mail: mali.raj@ri.t-com.hr

VEPRINAC

KONOBA PUL TONČIĆA A. Štangera 2, Opatija Tel. +385 51 701 466

AURORA Šavroni 2, Veprinac Tel. +385 51 299 112, Fax. 603 028

KONOBA TRAMERKA A. Mohorovičića 15, Opatija Tel. +385 51 701 707, Fax: +385 51 742 145 e-mail: konobatramerka@net.hr

UČKA

LIBURNIA Štangera 48, Opatija Tel./Fax: +385 51 701 137 LE MANDRAĆ Obala Frana Supila 10, Tel. +385 701 357, Fax. 741 099 e-mail: restaurant@lemandrac.com

DOPOLAVORO Vela Učka 9, Ičići Tel.+385 51 299 641, Fax. 299 649 PANSION UČKA Vela Učka b.b., Ičići Tel. +385 51 603 340, Fax. 299 600 e-mail: pansion-ucka@inet.hr

Wellness

hether you consider wellness a way to relax your mind and body, to restore your inner

balance, or to escape the daily routine, one thing is sure: Opatija has exactly what you are looking for. For Opatija welcomes you with a variety of unforgettable wellness experiences. Opatija’s microclimate is ideal for enjoyable relaxation away from the stress of urban life. It is no wonder that the history of health tourism in Opatija has had so many memorable moments. Down the years, many aristocrats and members of the nobility from across Europe, as well as numerous writers, composers, and other artists have chosen Opatija as their venue for holidays or wellness. For more than one hundred years, Opatija has often been ranked as the top destination for aristocrats to receive

their medical treatments and generally convalesce. Opatija’s great history has laid a perfect foundation for what this city offers its visitors today. A total of twelve wellness & spa centres offering a wide range of superb services and facilities are located in Opatija within a few kilometres of each other. The Hotel Ambasador boasts the modern, luxurious Five Elements Wellness & Spa. The Grand Hotel Adriatic offers visitors a unique combination of exclusive phytoaroma rituals and superb culinary specialities. In the hotels of the Milenij Hotel Group – Grand Hotel 4 opatijska cvijeta and Hotel Milenij – you can treat yourself to exclusive rituals and superb treatments. The wellness facilities of the Hotel Miramar will transport you back to

Opatija’s Austro-Hungarian era with their combination of superb treatments, excellent service and unique ambience. In the modern ambience of the Thalasso Wellness Centre you can enjoy superb massages and beauty treatments tailored to your needs, and make full use of the fitness, spa and relax zone. Last but not least – numerous smaller properties provide ideal venues for perfect wellness moments. The Villa Kapetanović offers superb treatments in its quiet intimate spa centre Laurus. The Hotel Bristol offers a unique combination of relaxation for the mind and body, while the Hotel Mozart boasts some exclusive novelties, such as a unique Japanese bath. We invite you to enjoy these treatments and facilities! Try them for yourself to see where you feel best, and to decide where you would like to return to, to recharge your batteries before starting a new working day.

Hotel Ambasador

Grand Hotel Adriatic

The newest, most modern wellness centre in Opatija covers an area of 1,500 m2 including the aqua zone with pool, two large whirlpools, Finnish and bio saunas, and steam bath.

This wellness centre specialises in phytoaroma rituals. The spa zone with beautiful view of Kvarner Bay includes pool, saunas, aromatic showers, relax area, and open-air sunbathing deck.

Milenij Grand Hotel 4 opatijska cvijeta

Hotel Milenij

This hotel’s luxurious wellness centre covers an area of 1,500 m over two floors and includes freshwater pool, saunas, whirlpools and fitness studio.

Opatija’s first wellness centre offers visitors original de luxe facial and body treatments and relaxation in the spa zone consisting of a pool, whirlpool and relax zone.

Hotel Bristol

Hotel Mozart

This hotel’s spa & beauty corner is a quiet oasis of privacy where visitors enjoy superb facial and body care treatments. The centre includes large whirlpool, Finnish sauna and steam bath, and well-equipped fitness studio.

The intimate wellness centre includes whirlpool, sauna, relax room and fitness studio. A distinctive feature is the Japanese bath. In addition, guests can choose from a variety of treatments in the cosmetic studio.

Hotel Miramar

Thallasso Wellness centar

This hotel’s wellness centre combines indoor and outdoor areas, with a 200 m2 heated seawater pool with indoor and outdoor parts. In addition, guests have at their disposal various saunas, massages and treatments.

This centre offers some of the best wellness services and facilities – beauty programmes for facial and body care, Roman and Finnish saunas, aromarium, Kneipp baths, whirlpool and semi-Olympic-size heated seawater pool.

Culture and entertainment

host to exhibitions and concerts by renowned Croatian and international

December is the time of the

offering an all-year-round programme of

artists in attractive venues such as the

Chocolate Festival, when the many

attractive events that can surely satisfy all

Juraj Šporer Arts Pavilion, Opatija’s Open-

specialities made of this fine delicacy are

kinds of visitors: gourmets, music lovers,

Air Theatre, or the magnificent Crystal Hall

offered throughout Opatija to the delight

athletes and sport enthusiasts, and also

in the Hotel Kvarner.

of the city’s visitors, young and old.

visit to Opatija has always meant good fun. Opatija has the reputation of being a destination

all those wishing to learn more about the area’s local customs. The beginning of each year is always the period of carnival in Opatija. A very special carnival event that can only be experienced in Opatija and nowhere else is the famous Balinjerada, a race between vehicles that roll on ball bearings instead of wheels, which now celebrates its 26th anniversary. Originally a small event for local

Throughout the year, Opatija plays

In July, Opatija is the venue of the

year, such as asparagus, cherries and sweet chestnuts.

But let’s not forget Opatija’s numerous

Liburnia Jazz Festival, which includes

sporting events. The two best known

many top jazz artists performing on boats,

of these are the veterans’ tennis

in parks, and on various open-air stages,

tournament, and the Galijola regatta

turning Opatija into a temporary capital

that takes place in September and is

of jazz and a “must-visit” place for all

quite unique because the boats sail

lovers of this kind of music.

at night down to the rock of Galijola,

In summer, traditional fishermen’s

located off the southern coast of Istria.

festivities take place across the Riviera,

Some of Croatia’s best sailors traditionally

offering visitors a chance to savour some

participate in this event.

of the local dishes, enjoy the local music

Numerous promenade concerts in the

and immerse themselves in the very

wonderful ambience of Opatija’s city park,

carnival enthusiasts, the Balinjerada today

special atmosphere where one can really

performances by folklore ensembles and

attracts a lot more visitors to Opatija,

experience the traditional way of life of

events designed to bring Opatija’s history

all wishing to join in the carnival events

the people who live in this area.

back to life, such as the Kaisernacht, give

and to see the imaginative custom-made

Spring and autumn in Opatija are

this city a very particular atmosphere,

vehicles on ball bearings racing down

characterised by events celebrating the

making it a place where you can have fun

Opatija’s main street.

fruits that ripen at these times of the

throughout the year.

Balinjerada

Carnival

Opatija’s most distinctive carnival event is definitely the Balinjerada, a race between vehicles on ball bearings instead of wheels down the city’s main street, a perfect event for all those wishing to learn more about the traditions of this area.

January and February in Opatija are characterised by a series of carnival events. The Zvončari, the bell ringers, traditional figures of this area, can be seen at the various events that reflect this area’s rich carnival traditions.

Kaisernacht

Galijola

Kaisernacht is an event that will transport you back in time to the era when Opatija was first visited by leading members of the Austrian nobility, such as the Emperor Franz Joseph, Princess Sissi, and many others.

Countless sails of every colour starting out from in front of Opatija’s harbour for the rock of Galijola, located off the southern Istrian coast. This is one of the region’s most interesting sailing regattas because it takes place at night.

Fishermen’s evening

Concerts

Traditional folk festivals where visitors can savour fish dishes, listen to music of the region, and learn more about the local people’s way of life.

Opatija’s parks and promenades are ideal for concerts. Classical music, rock and pop, jazz, folklore groups, choirs – you can listen to all of these in Opatija.

Marunada Sweet Chestnut Festival

Chocolate Festival

Autumn on Kvarner is always dedicated to the season’s ripening fruits, the best known probably being the sweet chestnut, which grows abundantly on the slopes of Mount Učka.

December is the month of festivities and a perfect time for the Chocolate Festival. Fine pralines, cakes and other sweets can be enjoyed in hotels throughout Opatija.

Incentive & team building

clear depths of Kvarner Bay, or enjoying the area’s pebble and sandy beaches, secret coves, picturesque harbours and pristine nature.

magical subterranean world of the karst

experience Kvarner’s coast, highlands and

tasting some of the region’s specialities.

The wonderful Brijuni islands, located off the southern coast of the Istrian peninsula, invite you to journey back in time, into a unique landscape dotted with the ruins of original Roman villas.

INCENTIVE PROGRAMMES

TEAM BUILDING

patija and its surroundings offer plenty of opportunities for organising incentive and

team-building programmes, regardless of whether you enjoy extreme sports, are interested in learning more about the area’s rich history, or if you are a gourmet or wine connoisseur looking forward to

Spend a very special evening at a Viennese Ball in the original ambience of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, in the company of His Imperial Majesty and ladies and gentlemen dressed in historic costumes. The taste of delicacies from the imperial era and the sounds of the Viennese Waltz will transport you back in time to Opatija’s bygone era.

If you love trekking or orienteering, you can start by exploring the trails in the Učka Nature Park and enjoying the area’s marvellous landscapes with guided tours. To stimulate your sporting spirit, try to engage in some orienteering, and find control points using maps of the area, a compass or GPS devices.

underground accompanied by an expert guide with all the necessary equipment. If you are a fan of cycling, you can mountains on more than 1,300 kilometres of marked bike trails. Thanks to the diversity of the landscapes and terrain, your ride will always be interesting and dynamic, whether riding alone, as part of an organised tour, or with expert guides. Sea kayaking is almost like walking on the sea. Scan the surface of the sea, looking for dolphins, admire the impressive rocks and hidden caves, experience a most beautiful sunset. You don’t have to be a professional athlete or particularly good rower. As you can see, there are plenty of

Mount Učka is ideal for caving and free climbing, or team competitions in the

possibilities – if you are organising an

impressive coastal landscape offers several

rocky karst landscape. Learn to descend

incentive or team-building event, there is

possibilities for sailing, diving in the crystal

by rope down a sheer cliff, or discover the

no need to limit your imagination!

For sport enthusiasts, the area’s

Viennese Ball

Roman villa

Orienteering

Free climbing

Caving

Mountain biking

Sea kayaking

Ropes

Excursions

Plitvice Lakes National Park

hile staying in Opatija, you can visit not only the city and its surroundings, but other parts of Croatia as well, to explore interesting natural landscapes or to learn more about the country’s rich cultural heritage. Opatija can be a perfect base for making day-trips to some of the region’s most attractive destinations, most prominent being probably the Plitvice Lakes National Park, a natural phenomenon consisting of 16 mutually interconnected lakes, since 1979 a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A perfect way to experience Kvarner Bay and Opatija is to take a pleasant boat trip from Opatija’s harbour or the quaint nearby fishing village of Volosko. You can sail along the Riviera’s coastline or continue to the island of Cres, to spot the griffon vultures or taste some fish prepared in the traditional way on a fish-picnic. Located on the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula is one of Croatia’s most beautiful national parks – Brijuni Islands. There you can visit some Roman ruins, exhibitions in President Tito’s former residence, a zoo with exotic animals, or enjoy a golf game on the superb golf courses. You can also visit other interesting places on the Istrian coast, such as Rovinj, Poreč, or Pula, whose history dates back

to Roman times and even before. Rovinj’s most distinctive landmark is the famous Church of St. Euphemia, whose belfry offers magnificent views of the city and its surroundings. Pula is renowned for its well-preserved Roman amphitheatre, built in the 1st century under the Emperor Vespasian, at the same time as the Colosseum in Rome, and also for its other ancient monuments, such as the triumphal Arch of the Sergii, or the Temple of Augustus. A gastronomic tour of Istria, including a visit to a typical tavern of the region (konoba) or a wine cellar where you can sample some home-made wine, cheese and pršut home-cured ham is a perfect experience for every gourmet wishing to learn more about the gastronomic tradition of the region. On the island of Krk, the only northern Adriatic island connected to the mainland via a bridge, visitors can try the indigenous žlahtina wine in the small city of Vrbnik, or visit the beautiful small island of Košljun, which has a Franciscan monastery. Venice, one of Europe’s most attractive destinations, is only two hours’ drive from Opatija. The seat of the former Republic of Venice will surely enchant every visitor with its shops, bridges, gondolas and churches.

Gorski kotar, the wooded hinterland of Kvarner, is also an area well worth visiting. Less than an hour’s drive from Opatija, this area features some extraordinarily beautiful sights, such as the Risnjak National Park covering an area of 64 km2 and including, among other sights, the wonderful 4.5 kilometrelong Leska educational trail. Not to forget the Kamačnik gorge, the Zeleni vir protected landscape, Lake Lokve, and Lake Bajer near Fužine. Another interesting daytrip destination is Croatia’s capital, Zagreb. Its historic old city, main city square and Ilica Street – these are just a few of this beautiful city’s sights one should not miss. Finally, let us not forget the trips to Opatija’s immediate surroundings. Rijeka, Croatia’s most important harbour, boasts an eventful history and is characterised by the young spirit and open-mindedness of its inhabitants. Visit the historic town centre, the Korzo promenade, or the ancient Trsat Castle that offers magnificent views of the whole Kvarner Bay. Medieval hilltop towns of Kastav, Mošćenice and Veprinac, former centres of social life, today are witnesses to the area’s rich history and the way people used to live here. Učka Nature Park is an extraordinary combination of beautiful nature and valuable historical heritage.

Boat trips

Mošćenice

Punat (island of Krk)

Gorski kotar

Rijeka

Pula

Zagreb

Venice

SUPPORT SERVICES

DMC/PCO • CONVENTIONS & MEETINGS • INCENTIVES & EVENTS • THEMATIC EVENINGS • OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

• TAILOR MADE PROGRAMMES • EXCURSIONS • PRIVATE TOURS • TRANSFERS

Da Riva PCO & DMC, M. Tita 170, 51410 Opatija Tel: +385 51 703 595, Fax: +385 51 272 482, GSM: +385 91 201 4850 e-mail: da-riva@da-riva.hr, www.da-riva.hr

• HOTEL ACCOMMODATION • CRUISES • ROUND TRIPS • SPECIAL PROGRAMMES

• EXCURSIONS • GUIDES • CONVENTIONS • SEMINARS

ADRIANA TRAVEL d.o.o., A. Mihića 3, 51410 Opatija Tel: +385 51 272 088, Fax: +385 51 271 164, GSM: +385 91 127 2088, e-mail: info@adrianatravel.com, www.adrianatravel.com

• ACCOMMODATION IN HOTELS APARTMENTS AND PRIVATE HOMES • TRANSFER AND EXCURSIONS WITH EXPERIENCED MULTILINGUAL GUIDES • TAILOR MADE GROUP AND FIT PROGRAMMES

• EVENTS, INCENTIVES AND CORPORATE MEETINGS • CONGRESSES AND CONVENTIONS • ROUNDTRIPS • RENT-A-CAR RESERVATIONS • FERRY AND AIRLINE TICKETS

Katarina line Opatija, M. Tita 75/I, 51410 Opatija Tel: +385 51 603 400, Fax: +385 51 271 372 e-mail: info@katarina-line.hr, www.katarina-line.hr 46

Tourist agencies in Opatija Autotrans Trg V. Gortana 4/1, Opatija Tel/fax: +385 51 271 553 opatija@autotrans.hr www.autotrans.hr Contessa Tours Andrije Štangera 18, Opatija Tel: +385 91 511 4868, GSM: +385 91 522 7999 contessa.tours@gmail.com Efekt M.Tita 216, Opatija Tel: +385 51 740 025 Fax:+385 51 740 027 efekt@opatija.net www.opatija.net GIT M. Tita 65, Opatija Tel: +385 51 273 030 Fax: +385 51 271 967 gi-trade@ri.t-com.hr www.tourgit.com Kompas M. Tita 110/2, Opatija Tel: +385 51 271 912 Fax: +385 51 271 173 opatija@kompas-travel.hr www.kompas-travel.com Kvarner Touristik M.Tita 162, Opatija Tel: +385 51 703 723 Fax: +385 51 703 724 office@kvarner-touristik.com www.kvarner-touristik.com

Prudens line Kvarnerska cesta 47a, Matulji Tel: +385 51718 940 Fax: +385 51 718 657 prudens@prudens-line.hr www.prudens-line.hr Antej Dr. M.J. Oertela 5, Opatija Tel: +385 51 272 384 Fax: +385 51 273 011 antej@ri.t-com.hr www.antej.hr Atlas M. Tita 116/2, Opatija Tel: +385 51 271 032 Fax: +385 51 271 562 atlastours.opatija@atlas.hr www.atlas-croatia.com B.W.A. V. Nazora 3, Opatija Tel: +385 51 703 773 Fax: +385 51 703 774 croatia@bwayachting.com www.bwayachting.com B.O.Z.A.K. Kosićevo 8, Opatija Tel: +385 51 741 781 Fax: +385 51 741 780 bozakint@ri.t-com.hr www.bozak.com

B.S.A. V. Nazora 3, Opatija Tel: +385 51 272 737 Fax: +385 51 272 977 bsa-tours@hi.t-com.hr www.bsa-tours.com Croma Tours N. cesta 64, Opatija Tel: +385 51 271 089 Fax: +385 51 272 707 cromatours@ri.t-com.hr www.cromatours.hr Drakar Ul. 9. rujna 11, Opatija Tel: +385 51 271 977 Fax: +385 51 271 996 agency@drakar.hr www.drakar.hr Gioel Travel M. Tita 88/1, Opatija Tel: +385 51 271 342 Fax: +385 51 272 472 gioel-travel@ri.t-com.hr www.gioel-travel.net Globtour M. Tita 196,Opatija Tel: +385 51 271 120 Fax: +385 51 271 568 globtour-kvarner@ri.t-com.hr Marea - Ičići Tel: +385 51 704 125 Fax: +385 51 704 290 marea@ri.t-com.hr www.marea.hr

Panorama Tours Kosićevo 8, Opatija Tel: +385 51 718 111 Fax: +385 51 718 112 www.panorama-tours.hr Paragvaj Tours Tel: +385 91 528 3771, GSM: +385 91 518 1042 Fax: +385 51 279 181 paragvaj.tours@hi.htnet.hr Primo Tours d.o.o. M. Tita 139, Opatija Tel: +385 51 715 117 Fax: +385 51 715 225 primotours@gmail.com www.primotours.hr Profico Primorska ulica b.b., Ika Tel: +385 51 294 964 Fax: +385 51 294 963 profico@ri.t-com.hr www.rivieraopatija.com Tim Tours Nova cesta 39, Opatija Tel: +385 51 701 298 Fax: +385 51 701 294 tim-tours@ri.t-com.hr www.timtours.hr Turistička Agencija Volosko I. M. Ronjgova 1, Opatija Tel: +385 51 703 145 Fax: +385 51 703 145 info@opatija-apartments.com.hr www.opatija-apartments.com.hr

Convention support services AUDIO/VIDEO SERVICES Kongresni servis d.o.o. Cesta dalmatinskih brigada 24 51211 Matulji Tel: +385 51 272 640 Fax: +385 51 718 659 GSM: +385 91 1260 640 Feel d.o.o. Rukavac 54c, Matulji Mob: +385 98 329 810

PRESENTATION EQUIPMENT

Info lab d.o.o. A. Štangera 28, 51410 Opatija Tel: +385 51 271 190 Fax: +385 51 718 351 info@infolabopatija.com Studio Graphic Opatija d.o.o. R. K. Jeretova 27, 51410 Opatija Tel: +385 51 712 142 Fax: +385 51 718 541 sgodigital@hi.t-com.hr

PHOTO SERVICES

Foto Luigi M. Tita 50, Opatija Tel: +385 51 271 491 Foto Kurti Vl. Josip Kurti Maršala Tita 75, 51410 Opatija Tel: +385 51 271 141

TRANSLATION SERVICES

Adverbum d.o.o. G. Verdija 11, 51410 Opatija Tel: + 385 51 741070

ENTERTAINMENT

Koraki centre for culture tourism Programme: theatre and dance performances, costumed extras, cultural programmes Liburnijska cesta 30, 51410 Ičići Tel: +385 51 705681 koraki@net.hr

Zora folklore ensemble Programme: traditional Croatian dances, folk costumes Nikole Tesle 2, 51410 Opatija Tel: +385 51 272116 GSM: +385 98 629607 zora.opatija@ri.t-com.hr Pyro-tech Opatija Programme: fireworks, pyrotechnics Tel: +385 51 740 111 GSM: +385 91 1091098 Fax: +385 51 718 841 pyro-tech@neo-tech.hr www.pyroproject.hr

OTHER SERVICES Liburnia tourist guides association Programme: - Guided tours of Opatija - Tours for visitors with licensed guide - Guided tours throughout Croatia - Info desk V. Nazora 3, Opatija Mob: +385 98 9590559, +385 91 2924810, +385 91 5768271, guides.opatija@gmail.com

Transfer services

TAXI

MINIVAN

Darko Gržinić Tel: +385 98 326 816 Fiat Marea Weekend

Atlas d.d. Tel: +385 51 271 032 M. Tita 116/2, Opatija oc.opatija@atlas.hr Opel Vivaro

Primo Tours Tel: +385 51 715 117 M. Tita 139, Opatija primotours@gmail.com Fiat Ducato

Da Riva d.o.o. Tel: +385 51 272 990 M. Tita 170, Opatija info@da-riva.hr Ford Transit Peugeot Boxer

Van d.o.o. Tel: +385 98 980 1940 Varljenska cesta 17, Opatija vesna.cavar@ri.t-com.hr Renault Trafic Renault Master Volkswagen LT35

Ferucio Medica Tel: +385 98 259 147 Mercedes E-Class Hallo Taxi d.o.o. Tel: +38551 704 100 Matka Laginje 14, Opatija taxi@opatija.net Mercedes E x2 Volkswagen Jetta x6 Ljuban Starivlah Tel: +385 98 216 961 Škoda Octavia Mirko Suša Tel: +385 98 326 287 Škoda Octavia Vidak Gajić Tel: +385 98 257 225 Mercedes C-Class Zoran Matulja Tel: +385 91 502 7311 Mercedes E-Class

Dimp Tours d.o.o. Tel: +385 51 712 617 A. Mikića 14, Opatija office@dimp.hr Opel Vivaro

BUS

Zri & Co Tours d.o.o. Tel: +385 51 741 855 Nova cesta 90, Opatija zrico.tours@ri.t-com.hr Opel Vivaro

DaRiva d.o.o. Tel: +385 51 272 990 M. Tita 170, Opatija info@da-riva.hr Iveco 18 pax Volvo 46 pax Setra 48 pax Mercedes Benz 52 pax

PrimoTours Tel: +385 51 715 117 M. Tita 139, Opatija primotours@gmail.com Renault Master 15 pax Volkswagen LT 20 pax Volkswagen LT 18 pax

Zri&Co Tel: +385 51 741 855 Nova cesta 90, Opatija zrico.tours@ri.t-com.hr Setra 50 pax Setra 53 pax

Pacific d.o.o. Tel: +385 51 712 985 Nova cesta 65, Opatija pacific@ri.t-com.hr Peugeot Boxer

RENT-A-CAR

“SIXT” M. Tita 116/2, Opatija Tel: +385 51 740 128 Fax: +385 51 740 129 dt5178@sixt.com www.sixt.hr

“STOP” M.Tita 135, Opatija Tel: +385 51 603 167 Fax: +385 51 603 618 Mob: +385 98 273 961 +385 98 910 76 96 opatija@stop-rentacar.com www.stop-rentacar.com

“UNILINE” M. Tita 139, Opatija Tel: +385 51 715 110 Fax: +385 51 715 109 Mob: +385 51 98 231 078 rentacar-opatija@uniline.hr

“UNI RENT” V. C. Emina 6, Opatija Tel: +385 51271 100 Fax: +385 51 271 150 Mob: +385 98 336 174, +385 98 402 011 opatija@uni-rent.hr www.uni-rent.com

USEFUL INFORMATION

General information about Croatia Population 4.494.749

Alphabet Latin

Official language Croatian; foreign languages are widely spoken, especially English.

Religion Catholic (76.4%), Orthodox, Islam and others.

Climate Croatia’s interior has a moderate continental climate. The mountainous parts have submountain and mountain climates, the coastal areas have a Mediterranean climate with dry warm summers and mild winters, and the coastal hinterland has a sub-Mediterranean climate.

Average temperatures Inland: - January 0 to 2 °C, - August 19 to 23 °C On the coast: - January 6 to 11 °C, - August 21 to 27 °C With an average of 2,600 hours of sunshine each year, the Adriatic coast is one of the sunniest parts of the Mediterranean. Average sea temperature in summer is 25 to 27 °C.

Currency The official currency of Croatia is the kuna (ISO 4217 code: HRK). The name “kuna”

(meaning “marten” in Croatian) comes from the historic importance of the marten fur trade in Croatia. Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 lipa and 1, 2 and 5 kuna Banknotes: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 kuna Exchange rate: 1 euro = ca. 7.36 kn (2009 average)

Credit cards The following credit cards are accepted in Croatia: American Express, Diners Club, Euro/MasterCard, Visa.

Traffic Right-hand side

Breakdown assistance 987 Croatian Automobile Club

Speed limits

Time zone Croatia is in the same time zone as Rome, Vienna, Paris and Munich (+1 GMT)

Public holidays in Croatia January 1st

New Year’s Day

January 6

Epiphany

variable dates Easter, Easter Monday

May 1st

Labour Day

60 days post Easter Corpus Christi

June 22nd

Anti-Fascist Struggle Day

June 25th

Statehood Day

August 5th

Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day

August 15th

Assumption of Mary

October 8

Independence Day

November 1st

All Saints Day

December 25th

Christmas Day

December 26

Saint Stephen’s Day

50 km/h in built-up areas 90 km/h outside built-up areas 110 km/h on expressways 130 km/h on motorways

Road toll

Airports

For most Croatian motorways, the toll is collected in a toll booth when leaving the motorway. The charge depends on the length of the section of motorway (except for the A2 motorway) and the vehicle category. In addition to cash and credit cards, the toll can be paid using the ENC electronic toll system or prepaid SMART cards.

Zagreb Osijek Pula Rijeka Zadar Split Dubrovnik

tel: +385 1 6265 222 tel: +385 31 514 400 tel: +385 52 530 111 tel: +385 51 315 715 tel: +385 23 313 311 tel: +385 21 203 506 tel: +385 20 773 333

International dialling code +385

Emergency calls Emergency phone number 112

Visas

Electrical current

Information regarding visas is available at: www.mfa.hr/MVP.asp?pcpid=1615

220 V, 50 Hz

Zagreb

A SLO

Rijeka OPATIJA

Brijuni

Zagreb

HR SRB

Split

BIH

Hotels in Opatija Convention facilities

58 halls

6.431 seat

Hotel capacities

31 hotels

2.595 rooms

Halls 10-50 seats

26 halls

865 seats

3 hotels

334 rooms

Halls 51-100 seats

17 halls

1,401 seat

13 hotels

1,143 rooms

Halls 100-300 seats

10 halls

1,400 seats

11 hotels

773 rooms

Halls 301+ seats

5 halls

2,765 seats

4 hotels

345 rooms

Hotels with convention facilities in Opatija Opatija is today one of the most eminent destinations in Croatia thanks to the great number of recently refurbished hotels. The city offers more than 3,000 rooms and suites in hotels, most of which are within walking distance of each other. Hotel (category)

Number of rooms

Number of halls

Largest hall (m2 / seats)

Total seats 1,200

Ambasador ★★★★★

180

514 m2/515

Milenij

★★★★★

125

170 m2/220

320

GH Adriatic ★★★★/★★★

307

750 m2/550

1,100

Admiral ★★★★

180

160 m2/160

330

Milenij GH 4 opatijska cvijeta

248

385 m2/400

1,000

Bristol ★★★★

217 m2/150

325

Kvarner ★★★

655 m2/900

900

Imperial

126

319 m2/400

620

Palace - Bellevue

210

115 m /120

180

100 m2/66

101

★★★ ★★★

10 Mozart ★★★★★

★★★★

Other accommodation facilities in Opatija In addition to the hotels in the centre of Opatija, there are 1,500 additional accommodation units in family hotels, villas, guesthouses and private houses on the Opatija Riviera, which stretches 14 km along the coast from Volosko to Mošćenička Draga. Hotel (category)

Number of rooms

Villa (category)

Number of rooms

11 Milenij Agava ★★★★

21 Villa Ambasador ★★★★

12 Miramar ★★★★

102

22 Villa Kapetanović ★★★★

7 + 3 app

13 Design Hotel Astoria ★★★★

23 Villa Palme ★★★★

6 app

14 Savoy ★★★★

24 Villa Marija ★★★★

11 app

15 Kristal ★★★★

130

25 Villa Ariston ★★★

16 Istra ★★★

130

26 Villa Dubrava ★★★

17 Galeb ★★★

27 Villa Vranješ

18 Belvedere ★★

28 Villa Amalia ★★

19 Residenz ★★

20 Opatija ★★

200

★★★

Ičići

16 25

19 14

Hotel Milenij

Hotel Ambasador

Hotel Mozart

Hotel Adriatic

Milenij GH 4 opatijska cvijeta 5

Hotel Bristol

Hotel Miramar

Design hotel Astoria

Hotel Admiral

Hotel Agava

Hotel Kvarner

Hotel Imperial

Hotel Palace-Bellevue

Hotel Kristal

Hotel Savoy

Hotel Istra

Hotel Belvedere

Hotel Residenz

Hotel Galeb

Hotel Opatija

Villa KapetanoviÄ&#x2021;

Villa Ambasador

Villa Ariston

Villa Dubrava

24 23

20 9 10

6 11

2 28 7

5 5

12 18

Opatija Volosko