Opǎtija is a town and a municipality in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County in western Croatia. The traditional seaside resort on the Kvarner Gulf is known for its Mediterranean climate and its historic buildings reminiscent of the Austrian Riviera. Opǎtija was included in the territory of the Liburni, a pre-Roman Illyrian tribe. In Roman times, the area was home to several patrician villas.

Opǎtija is known for the Maiden with the seagull, a statue by Zvonko Car (1956), which is positioned on a promontory by the Juraj Šporer art pavilion. It has turned into one of symbols of Opǎtija. The 14th-century Benedictine abbey, Opǎtija Sv. Jakova (‘Abbey of Saint Jacob’), from which the town derives its name (Opǎtija means ‘abbey’ in Croatian) is located in Park Svetog Jakova or Saint Jacob’s Park. Another sight is the Villa Angiolina, built in 1844 by Iginio Scarpa.

Below is a selection of photos taken during a visit to Opǎtija on May 24, 2023. Click on a small photo for a larger view, then select the next one with the cursor keys or the arrows on either side of the photo.