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Opatija - (15mins from Villa Amelie) Kvarner Riviera resort. Watersports, beaches, bars, restaurants, discos, casinos, shops, live music, open-air concerts & films. Promenade, marina, boat trips, big game fishing, playgrounds. |
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Rijeka - (15mins from Opatija) Major Kvarner Bay seaport. Croatia's 3rd largest city Shops, restaurants, nightlife, cinema, theatre. Harbour, international ferry terminal. |
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Istria - (15mins from Villa Amelie) Countryside, vineyards, beaches, gastronomy. Croatia's answer to Tuscany. Ranked by Lonely Planet as a Top 10 must-see. |
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Učka Nature Park - (10mins from Villa Amelie) Hiking, Mountain Biking, Climbing, Horse Riding. 180km of marked nature trails & cycle routes. Panoramic viewpoint at the top. See as far as Venice! Hang-gliding, Jeep safaris, Birdwatching, Restaurants. |
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Kastav - (15mins from Villa Amelie) Historic hillside walled town. 13th century church. Woodland nature trails. Open-air concerts. Fine dining. Bars. Arts & crafts. |
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Trsat - (30mins from Villa Amelie) 13th-century hillside fortress overlooking Rijeka. Historic churches, monastery, pilgrimage site. Cafes, art galleries, sweeping views. |
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Island of Krk - (45mins from Opatija) Connected to the mainland by bridge. Beaches, medieval ramparts, famous cathedral, walking routes, international airport. |
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Island of Cres - (20mins by ferry from Brestova) Nature lover's paradise - 1300 species of flora & fauna. Freshwater lake. Hidden coves. Undiscovered beaches. Hilly walks and hikes. Biodiversity. Eco-tourism. |
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Pula - (1hr from Villa Amelie) Largest city in Istria. Roman amphitheatre, museums, concerts. Beaches, fishing, sailing, diving, port, ferries. |
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Brijuni Islands - (15min boat ride from Pula) National park, tourist train, safari park, ancient ruins. Ride in President Tito's 1953 Cadillac. |
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Zagreb - (2hrs from Opatija) Croatia's capital and largest city - city of culture. Museums, theatres, concerts, galleries, palaces, cathedral, shopping. |
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Plitvice Lakes National Park - (3hrs from Opatija) 30,000 hectare UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nature trail around 16 lakes connected by 92 waterfalls. Boat ride across the lake. Tourist train. Restaurants.
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