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Day 112.00 noon Check-in at the 4-star Astoria Designhotel Opatija.1.00 p.m. A Mediterranean snack on the sun terrace to putus in the holiday mood: champagne and melon, Croatianpršut and fantastic ravioli.2.00 p.m. A stroll through the Old Town: a must-see is AngiolinaPark, where the original tourism museum housed in adelightful little villa occasionally serves as a venue for concerts.The new museum in the “Swiss House” features interestingposters and photographs of the former high-societyresort of Abbazia.4.30 p.m. Stopover at the Bristol Hotel: on the terrace ofCafé Palme, the refreshment drinks and coffee creationstaste classically good.6.30 p.m. Relaxed and rejuvenated, dinner at Café Palmeis a true pleasure – the chef treats his guests to a light styleof Mediterranean cuisine. Café Palme is also famed for itswonderful pastries and cakes.8.00 p.m. The lungomare promenade takes us back to theAstoria Hotel. Night owls can check out one of the manybars with outdoor seating available late into autumn.10.00 p.m. The sea view from the balcony makes a glass ofMalvasia, a popular white wine from the region, taste evenbetter. Soon the murmur of the waves and the crisp sea airlull us to sleep...Day 26.30 a.m. Early birds can enjoy the opportunity to explorethe Riviera along the 12 km seaside promenade. By fair weather,breakfast should definitely be taken on the terrace!10.30 a.m. From the Marina Admiral, we set sail to explorethe Kvarner Gulf with its picturesque little villages – donebest from the sea in the company of a local guide.1.00 p.m. The sea air whets our appetite, and in the port ofVolosko we are spoiled for choice. Slow food or haute cuisine?Always a sure bet is a dish of local fish.4.00 p.m. Our next stop is Lovran, a charming little village thatis famous for its cherry, asparagus and chestnut festivals.7.30 p.m. Time to let the day’s impressions pass in reviewwith a cosy dinner on the terrace of the Astoria Hotel.Day 38.30 a.m. The morning sun shines through the window,beckoning us for a stroll along the sea – then it’s off to enjoya gourmet breakfast on the hotel terrace.12.00 noon Time to head home, first to Rijeka and then theairport. The road winds along the coast, giving us one lastgoodbye look at the Kvarner Gulf – these last impressionswill surely keep us coming back for more.VI-Hoteltipp:Astoria Designhotel OpatijaUlica Maršala Tita 174, 51410 Opatija, Tel. +385 51 706 350info@hotel-astoria.hr, www.hotel-astoria.hrBristol Hotel OpatijaUlica Maršala Tita 108, 51410 Opatija, Tel. +385 51 706 300info@hotel-bristol.hr, www.hotel-bristol.hrVI 42 Autumn 13 | 13