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- sotmsNew York City, NY283 contributionsA very beautiful walk in Opatija. Going towards Lovran , you will come across gardens, shops and eateries, as well as beach from a pier. Going towards Volosko, is less commercial with a lot of beaches along the way, so bring appropriate clothes if you want to cool off.Written 29 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Deborah YChicago, IL57 contributionsVery cute little harbor town with several good restaurants, nice walk on the water front from Opatija.Written 15 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sue LManchester, UK11 contributionsWell worth a visit - and repeat visits - when in Opatija. It is the most peaceful and beautiful park to walk and relax in.Written 7 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CatharineBOttawa, Canada1,117 contributionsNear the end of the Lungomare is one of Opatija’s trademarks, a statue of a woman holding a seagull called Maiden with a Seagull.
This is a new sculpture, erected in 1956. It replaced an earlier statue that was demolished by a storm, the “Madonna del Mare”, a work of sculptor Rathausky from Graz. The “Madonna” was erected to keep vigil over the soul of Count Arthur Kesselstadt, who vanished, not far off from that promontory in 1891. During that excursion the Countess Fries also lost her life, but her son Georg was saved.
It is a lovely area from which one can get some great shots of Opatija.Written 10 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - John YEastbourne20 contributionsStayed at Zonnemarie. Good accommodation with free parking and WiFi. Excellent hosts. English spoken. Well located for the stunning coastline and beach.Written 27 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Stella C1 contributionVery cute place for making some good and unique photos. The setups are creative and the staff was very helpful. I'll definitely recommend it to my friends and I'm looking forward visiting again!Written 30 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CatharineBOttawa, Canada1,117 contributionsKnown as Opatij’s main beach Slatina, is not a beach but a concrete bathing platform surrounded by cafes and restaurants. One has easy direct access to the sea by climbing down concrete steps and there are strategically placed stable ladders that allow one to enter and exit the water safely. Although I imagine the metal gets hot in the summer.
The two pool-like sea bays offer a good opportunity for families to supervise their children and the water is also a little warmer than "in the open sea". Pretty good for a concrete beach, but it's just not comparable to a real sandy beach. We just saw people place towel right on the concrete. Chairs and sun loungers are available to rent but I understand that they are not cheap and the fee is for the entire day.
I spoke to a few locals who stated that it can get quite crowded in the summer - I still prefer sand.Written 10 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Katarina P5 contributionsCalm church with beautiful interior. The statue of Mary is beautifuli aranged and aurrounded with lights. I am nit quite sure when the mass are because we were just for a Short time.Written 22 January 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Kep70Brigg, UK461 contributionsWe looked out onto this church from our balcony in the Grand hotel, it is an unusual shape and stands out from other churches. It is nicely lit up at night and worth a photo stop. The church is set up on a small hillside but worth a visit if you are in the area, inside is quite plain but the outside is different.Written 1 September 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- OZS_ATWBudapest, Hungary3,261 contributionsAfter checking out the Maiden with the seagull statue we walked to this church. I was nice! Worth visiting! It was quite peaceful.Written 15 June 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dan MaarekTel Aviv, Israel15,902 contributionsThe museum was closed but it was worth the walk (not straining as everything is close there) as we could visit the garden which was beautiful.Written 1 June 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tina Z677 contributionsIt is supposedly a statue that used to be placed where the Maiden with the Seagull is today, and it is also located near it. It was supposed to protect the people on the sea, also, next to this statue there is a maquete of St Jacob's church which is right next to the statue and maquete itself. Another plus is that the maquete has Braille so good job for inclusivity in tourism.Written 18 June 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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