Car Rental Opatija

Opatija is located in Western Croatia, off southwest of the Adriatic coast. Sitting at the foot of the Ucka mountain, the town is situated along the Gulf of Kvarner on the Istrian peninsula. Due to its location, it is popular with tourists during the summer and winter months. Aside from seaside views, Opatija is also surrounded by woods and rocky mountains.

The town of Opatija got its name from the 14th century Benedictine abbey, Abbey of Saint James, where the word “abbey” translates to “opatija” in Croatian. The abbey today is located in Saint James' Park and can easily be reached with a car hire at Opatija.

But while the abbey is an important structure in Opatija, the most popular sight in town is the Villa Angiolina. You can check out the villa with a cheap car hire at Opatija, converted into a hotel boosting tourist activity in the town. As it is a posh destination, members of nobility frequented it. This paved the way for more luxury villas and hotels to be built in Opatija.

Other notable places in Opatija include Hotel Kvarner, the Police Station from the Keglevic family, and Restaurant Kamelija. The Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria used to visit Opatija during winter was one of the prestigious guests that the town welcomed. To document such events, the Opatija golden guest book was made.

The town is easy to explore with a car rental at Opatija. The “Maiden with the Seagull” is a famous statue in Opatija and can be seen at the Juraj Sporer art pavilion. There's also a statue of the Madonna in front of the Saint James abbey and the protected town park Angiolina.