Lungomare Opatija
Lungomare / Šetalište Franza Josefa I.
A roughly 12 km seaside promenade from Volosko to Lovran, passing Austro-Hungarian villas, gardens and rocky swimming spots.
The Lungomare Opatija, also known as the Emperor Franz Joseph I Promenade, was built between 1889 and 1911. It follows the Kvarner Bay coast, linking Volosko, Opatija, Ičići, Ika and Lovran. The route runs about 12 km, with rocks and clear sea on one side and late 19th-century villas, hotels and gardens on the other. The liveliest stretch is central Opatija, home to the "Seagull Girl" statue, St. Jacob Park and several small swimming spots where you can dive in at any time. Walking the whole route takes 3–4 hours, or you can walk just one section and return by bus 32. Free admission, open all day. The promenade is lovely after dark too.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Slatina Beach
- Maiden with the Seagull
- Church of St. James & St. James Park
- Villa Angiolina & Park
- Ičići Beach & Marina
- Lovran
- Medveja Beach
- Učka Nature Park & Vojak Peak