Wellness & health

Take a deep breath. What do you feel? The salty scent of sea aerosol blended with notes of bay laurel and aromatic herbs—and a profound sense of relaxation. Even the ancient inhabitants of the Kvarner region recognized the beneficial effects of Opatija’s climate. According to legends, the Church of St. James, from which Opatija later developed, was built on the foundations of an old religious site dedicated to Anzotica, the Liburnian goddess of health and fertility. It is no surprise that with the development of tourism in the 19th century, the unique combination of mountain freshness, clean air from Opatija’s parks, and sea air attracted Central European aristocracy and made Opatija the first imperial climatic health resort on the eastern Adriatic. Even today, you can enjoy its mild climate, as well as numerous wellness and spa centers that continue its long-standing healing tradition.