Apartments in Opatija „The Flower of the Mediterranean“ – an elite destination with the oldest tourist tradition in Croatia Opatija is seen as Croatia's cradle of tourism. In the nineteenth century, the Austro-Hungarian aristocracy had already started building their beautiful and luxurious villas. Later, these buildings were to be adapted into hotels. Even today, the imperial legacy can be seen at every step in the rich architecture of this pearl of the Adriatic coast. Wonderful, picturesque parks with Mediterranean plants adorn the „Lungo mare“ – the famous 11 kilometers long promenade of Opatija and its area. Opatija is seen as one of the most luxurious destinations of the Adriatic coast, which is justified in the rich offer of its gastronomy, accommodation possibilities, entertainment, congress halls and luxurious wellness packages. Numerous hotels in Opatija, privately owned apartments, houses and rooms, wellness packages and boarding houses will even satisfy the most demanding guests. They definitely won't be disappointed. The promenade „Lungo mare“ in Opatija also has a sandy beach „Tomasevac“, that has concrete parts as well as the concrete beach „Slatina“, that has arranged beach accesses to the sea. The sandy beach „Lido“ offers a range of entertaining activities for tourists. Behind the beach, there is an open air summer stage used as an open air cinema and open air concert stage. On the „Lungo mare“ – the promenade there are many terraces, bars and night clubs. In the nearby located place Icici, you will mainly find privately owned apartments, rooms and villas that are situated along the very coast or in its proximity. Of course, hotel accommodation is also possible and the nearby camping place is an ideal place for those, who like enjoying the unspoilt nature.