Activities
Walking Kvarner's Lungomare
Lungomare is the Kvarner region’s 12 kilometer-long seaside promenade which stretches from Preluka to Lovran. Take a walk along this promenade and you’ll certainly find bliss catching a glimpse at beautiful Austrian-style villas, sunning yourself on one of the region’s beautiful beaches, or getting your fill of coffee and ice cream at a seaside cafe-bar.
Horse riding in Kastav's forrest
The most beautiful part is the forest and nature surrounding the town Kastav itself. If going to the town’s center or below the town by small forest path, you arrive directly in the forest.
You will find a ranch of horses almost immediately after entering the forest. You can ride them just for fun or you can even attend special horse-riding course. It lasts for about 30 hours total. You go directly in forest to ride accompanied by the instructor Roko. The atmosphere is very relaxing and spontaneous. You just have to follow the instructions of your instructor and there’s no problem.You get a helmet and for an hour you explore the forest. You really have to feel it.
Day on the beach
Whether you’re a fan of the sun or the shade be sure you’ll find what you need at Kvarner's beaches. Bars and restaurants, deckchairs and umbrellas for rent and diverse sporting equipment all await you there. Maybe you would like a massage under a canopy? You can find that too!
Cycling around Opatija
Kvarner region has a surface of 3582 km2 which makes it 6,3% of the entire surface of the Republic of Croatia. And on this surface there are more than 1300 km of marked cycling paths in the Kvarner region. This gives you the opportunity to enjoy beautiful rides along the shores or mountain paths, along well-kept or „wild“ routes, alone or in organized groups with a guide.
Conditions for cycling are ideal most of the time, and you can cross highland, islands and shores in a single day. Choose a path or paths that suit you the best or combine the wonderful feeling of cycling with the wind in your hair during sailing across the Adriatic.
Kvarner bay paragliding
Imagine a beautiful sparkling spring day. Look around, allow the wind to raise the canopy - and launch off into the air. This is paragliding!
A sky filled with fluffy cumulus clouds provides abundant lifting currents which pilots use to gain altitude.
Trekking
Opatija lays on the slopes of mountain Učka, that was, because of its natural and landscape characteristics, proclaimed a nature park in 1999. It is has a diversity of characteristics on a limited territory. Its surface is 160m2, and it is the destination of many outdoor sports lovers: mountain climbers, hikers, hang-gliders, paragliders, cyclists etc.
Moreover, from its highest peak Vojak (1401 m), there is a fantastic view of Istria, Kvarner islands, Gorski kotar, Slovenian Alps and Italian Dolomits.
Rafting in Gorski kotar
Relax to the unique sounds of untouched nature and enjoy the beauties of highland area!
Just 1 to 1,5 hours from Opatija, Gorski kotar is just the place to escape, relax and experience some real excitement and adrenalin rush through several types of recreational tourism. In summer days you can enjoy canoe safari on the Kupa River, rafting during the high water level.
Diving in Volosko
In the small town of Volosko, only 2 kilometers from center of Opatija is an international diving center where you can discover diving for the first time or add to your existing qualifications in association with SSI Diving and under our professional guidance.
Windsurfing at Preluk
Preluk is situated in the vicinity of Opatija, in a sheltered bay where there are almost no waves. Here the wind tramontana blows, which - according to many windsurfers - is the best wind for surfing.
Here windsurfing is practiced in early morning hours, with an enchanting view extending before you: views of Volosko, Ucka and the many enthusiasts racing on the sea. During summer months and early fall best time to go windsurfing are mornings, from the sunrise until 8 am.
This is because of favorable wind tramontana which blows from the north.
Free climbing on Učka mountain
Looking for a new challenge, a great mountain to climb? Croatia is a place for you! In the Ucka national park the rocks are perfect for climbing. Some are challenging enough for experienced climbers or ones preparing for competitions and other are perfect for beginners. To top is all there are enough additional options for the non-climbers.
Opatija and Rijeka hinterlands offer an abundance of great rocks for free climbing, weather you're a climbing veteran, preparing for a competition or discovering the sport, rocks of Nature park Ucka and Grobnik area are just perfect for you and only 30 minutes from Opatija.
Tennis in Kastav
For sports enthusiasts, it takes only 10 minutes to get to the Sportski centar Srdoči, which offers a number of interesting tennis events and activities.
The Sport and Tennis Center is located close the sea and thanks to the mild local climate is open year round. The certified trainers are a valuable source of tips and tricks for players of all levels.