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Welcome to Villa Amelie - a four-bedroom holiday home perched in the
hills just above the beautiful seaside town of Opatija, Croatia.

The recently-built luxury villa offers guests an idyllic and serene place
to relax with breathtaking views out over the Adriatic Sea and coastline.

Opatija, a renowned resort on Croatia's Kvarner Riviera offers beaches,
watersports, bars, restaurants, discos, casinos, shops, open-air films and concerts.

Places to Visit
  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.
Activities, Sports, Adventure
  Walking, Trekking & Hiking
Lungomare 12km seaside walk - Volosko to Lovran.
Secret forest path from Villa Amelie to Opatija.
Hillside walks & hikes, nature trails, woodland paths.
  Watersports
Water-skiing, Pedalos, Windsurfing, Canoeing,
Parasailing, Jet-skis, Scuba-diving, Snorkelling
  Cycling & Mountain Biking
180km of marked trails on Učka.
Also available in Opatija, Istria & Gorski Kotar
  Horse Riding
Ranch Bubač, Učka
Also available in Motovun & Fuzine
  Climbing
62 climbing routes in Vela Draga Canyon, Učka
  Hang-Gliding & Paragliding
Vojak and Brgud, Učka
  Golf
From driving ranges to 18-hole courses.
Available in Motovun, Pula, Brijuni, Trieste
  Tennis
Courts for hire. Tournaments. Private coaching.
Available in Rukovac, Opatija, Icici, Lovran, Rijeka
  White Water Rafting
Beautiful setting on River Kupa, Gorski Kotar.
All levels from family to extreme!
Also kayaking, canyoning, paintballing.
  Bird-watching
Učka, Istria, islands of Cres, Krk & Rab
  Hunting
Available in Istria & Gorski Kotar
  Boat Trips
Island excursions, Riviera tours, Fish picnics,
Sailing, Speedboats, Yacht hire, Marinas.
  Big game fishing, Opatija

The more active can try mountain biking, hiking, fishing, hang-gliding,
horse riding, golf, tennis, climbing, hunting, bird-watching and national parks.

Enjoy the nearby seaside resorts of Icici, Lovran, Volosko and Medveja.

Wander the bustling port city of Rijeka. Or the historic hillside towns of Kastav or Trsat.

Take a boat trip to the islands of Krk, Cres or Rab.


Explore neighbouring Istria's beautiful countryside and coast.

Venture to the lakes & mountains of Gorski Kotar or the UNESCO waterfalls of Plitvice.

And with a wide choice of budget, scheduled & charter airlines flying here from the UK & Europe in only 2 hours, getting here couldn't be easier.

So come and discover Croatia's best kept secret!