Opatija, Croatia

     This fall I went to Croatia and a few surrounding countries for 2 weeks.  The trip started off in Opatija, Croatia.  Opatija is a small town on the Istrian penninsula, on the coast of the gulf of Kvarner.  It was the perfect first town to visit, just a beautiful seaside resort area with hospitable locals and beautiful buildings. 

 

Hotel that I stayed at, nice except for the extremely loud wedding reception!

 

 

The building next door, a shopping center. 

 

 

The small pier is just a short walk from the hotel, and there is beautiful coastal scenery from every angle.

 

 

And lots of fisherman.

 

 

It's probably an ideal location for anyone with a spare boat.

 

 

If you go, and stay on the side of town by the Bristol, there is a beautiful park with some amazing graffiti and nice landscaping.  This was one of my favorites.

 

 

This was the view at the end of the walk.  The perfect vacation spot for people looking for relaxation.