Located at the edge of the Mediterranean, on the slopes of Mount Učka gently descending towards the coast of Kvarner Bay, Opatija Riviera with its mild climate, beautiful architecture, quality hotels and luxurious, well-tended parks and promenades, offers plenty of possibilities for a pleasant stay throughout the year. The very attractive geographic position, enabling its…
At doorsteps of Villa Manus lies the Učka Nature Park, a protected area rich in biodiversity, with lush forest vegetation, spacious grasslands and spectacular views on Kvarner bay and Istria.
The first Camellia was brought to Opatija by a rich merchant Iginio Scarpa in 1894. as a gift for his wife Angiolina. Since then this "flower of flowers" is an indispensable companion of Opatija, its citizens and visitors. Today Camellias can be seen in many parks and gardens along the Opatija Riviera. As a reminder of arise…
Carl Seidl (1858 – 1936) is Austrian architect whose most important and remarkable works are related to Opatija Riviera where he designed numerous villas, pensions and public buildings, mostly in the first decade of the 20th century. He arrived for the first time on Opatija Riviera in 1885 and for the next 30 years, till the I World War he designed…