Long one of Croatia's premier resort towns, Opatija is a wonderful vacation destination thanks to the many elegant old hotels that line its pleasant coastline and attract visitors year-round.
The climate here is mild, even in winter, as the town is protected by Mount Ucka from the "bura" (or bora) wind, a northerly wind that blows in off the Adriatic.
In addition to providing shelter, Mount Ucka, the highest point along the Istrian Peninsula, also boasts an abundance of beautiful scenery.
