Last weekend my friends and I decided to go on a
little road trip. It was really spontaneous and those kinds of trips always end
up being the most amazing ones. It was a one day trip to beautiful city Opatija
on the coast of the Croatian Adriatic Sea. First time I was in Opatija was
around 8 years ago, and I went with my school. It really made a big impression
on me and I always wanted to go back.
Our road trip was almost deferred as the weather
was quite changeable and it supposed to be rainy. It was very sunny and clear
in the morning so we could start our trip after all. We started at 9:30 and
went on highway. It was the quickest way to travel to Opatija although another
option is old road where you travel through different cities and villages. It’s
perfect choice because you can really explore more of the road and be more
spontaneous
We travelled for around hour and a half. There wasn’t
any traffic jam although on some places there was a road work. It was quite
cloudy but we didn’t mind it as we were so excited to finally arrive. We
decided to have a little walk near the sea and decide what we’re going to do.
Opatija is a very popular summer and winter resort.
There is so many beautiful Vilas
and restaurants. While walking through promenade you can hear seagulls and noise
of the waves. There is so many beautiful old buildings amongst which is this St. Jacob's Church. The beautiful view of Maiden with the Seagull statue looking over the sea is
so beautiful.
Then we decided to sit down and have something to eat as we haven't eaten anything since morning.
My best friend and I decided to go with a toasted sandwich and boys decided to eat cevapi
and french fries. We had a beautiful view of the sea which definitely added to
the price. I really like that everything is so close and near the sea.
After, we went to visit the neo-Romanesque Church of the Annunciation with its
pronounced green cupola. It’s one of the most beautiful churches I’ve
ever seen. It’s absolutely magnificent as it's on the little height. You can see the whole Opatija and over
on the other side of the sea. I absolutely love the buildings from this period. It's just breath taking.
Another must see place is definitely a park Angiolina
which contains many species of plants from all over the world. It was so relaxing walking through so many beautiful threes and flowers. It gives you that other side of the city and the sea.
Have you had a little road trip recently?
Do you have any holidays planned?
Where would you like to go?
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