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.

Rijeka - (15mins from Opatija)
Major Kvarner Bay seaport. Croatia's 3rd largest city
Shops, restaurants, nightlife, cinema, theatre.
Harbour, international ferry terminal.

Istria - (15mins from Villa Amelie)
Countryside, vineyards, beaches, gastronomy.
Croatia's answer to Tuscany.
Ranked by Lonely Planet as a Top 10 must-see.

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.

Kastav - (15mins from Villa Amelie)
Historic hillside walled town. 13th century church. Woodland nature trails. Open-air concerts.
Fine dining. Bars. Arts & crafts.

Trsat - (30mins from Villa Amelie)
13th-century hillside fortress overlooking Rijeka.
Historic churches, monastery, pilgrimage site.
Cafes, art galleries, sweeping views.

Island of Krk - (45mins from Opatija)
Connected to the mainland by bridge.
Beaches, medieval ramparts, famous cathedral,
walking routes, international airport.

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.

Pula - (1hr from Villa Amelie)
Largest city in Istria.
Roman amphitheatre, museums, concerts.
Beaches, fishing, sailing, diving, port, ferries.

Brijuni Islands - (15min boat ride from Pula)
National park, tourist train, safari park, ancient ruins.
Ride in President Tito's 1953 Cadillac.

Zagreb - (2hrs from Opatija)
Croatia's capital and largest city - city of culture.
Museums, theatres, concerts, galleries,
palaces, cathedral, shopping.

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.