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Učka Tunnel
A 5 km motorway tunnel bored beneath Mount Učka in 1981, linking inland Istria with the Opatija Riviera and sparing drivers the old switchback climb over Poklon Pass.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Opatija
Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia · Europe
About Opatija
Opatija is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Rubeši, 28km from Risnjak National Park.
Opatija is in Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia, with about 5,700 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Rubeši, about 5 km away.
Opatija (Croatian: [opǎtija]; Italian: Abbazia; German: Sankt Jakobi) is a town and a municipality in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County in west Croatia. The traditional seaside resort on the Kvarner Gulf is known for its Mediterranean climate and its historic buildings reminiscent of the Austrian Riviera.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Opatija?
Within an hour or so of Opatija: Učka Tunnel (8 km), Krk Bridge (23 km), Risnjak National Park (28 km), Motovun (37 km).
Are there any good drives near Opatija?
The nearest famous roads are Ljubelj Pass (Loibl Pass), Solčava Panoramic Road and Vršič Pass.
Where is Opatija?
Opatija is in Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia, about 5 km from Rubeši.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,701
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Croatia
- Region
- Primorje-Gorski Kotar
- Timezone
- Europe/Zagreb
- Coordinates
- 45.3366, 14.3078
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Croatia
HAK roadside assistance: 1987.
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Worth the detour from Opatija
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
bridge
Krk Bridge
Twin reinforced-concrete arches leap from the mainland to Krk island; on opening in 1980 the 390 m main span was the longest concrete arch in the world, a dramatic gateway to the Kvarner islands.
23 km · about 25 min drive
national park
Risnjak National Park
Dense beech-fir forests and the Kupa river spring crown the Gorski Kotar highlands above Rijeka.
28 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Motovun
A captivating hilltop medieval town in Istria surrounded by truffle-rich forests and vineyards, known for its annual film festival.
37 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
Škocjan Caves
A UNESCO-listed cave system featuring one of the largest underground river canyons in the world at 146 meters deep.
44 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Grožnjan
A once-abandoned Istrian hill town repopulated by artists in the 1960s: now some 20 galleries and studios fill its Venetian stone lanes, with a summer jazz festival and views over vineyards to the sea.
46 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
Postojna Cave
A 24-kilometer karst cave system explored by underground railway, home to the rare cave-dwelling olm salamander.
50 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Lipica Stud Farm
The 16th-century birthplace of the elegant white Lipizzaner horses on the windswept Karst plateau.
50 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Opatija
6 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- Right hereUčka TunnelA 5 km motorway tunnel bored beneath Mount Učka in 1981, linking inland Istria with the Opatija Riviera and sparing drivers the old switchback climb over Poklon Pass.
- 23 kmKrk BridgeTwin reinforced-concrete arches leap from the mainland to Krk island; on opening in 1980 the 390 m main span was the longest concrete arch in the world, a dramatic gateway to the Kvarner islands.
Driving in Croatia
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.52/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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