If in the Rijeka area, a totally worth-it destination run is the waterfront run in Opatija, using the Obalno šetalište Franje Josipa I coastal path. This dedicated concrete path, runs for 7 km from Slatina Beach south to Louvran. There are wonderful views of Kvarner Bay and the open Adriatic most of the way. This is a popular walking/hiking/running area.
The first 1 km at the north end starts in Opatija Park, which in addition to a coastal path features additional paths, gardens, monuments/fountains, the Wall of Fame, and the famous Maiden with the Seagull (Djevojka s galebom) statue. Then, continue on the coastal path through the coastal towns of Ičići and Ika, passing numerous small beaches, a marina, & the Armada Lovran Mural. The path ends at Park Bogdana Sirotnjaka Bodija.
If in the Rijeka area, a totally worth-it destination run is the waterfront run in Opatija, using the Obalno šetalište Franje Josipa I coastal path. This dedicated concrete path, runs for 7 km from Slatina Beach south to Louvran. There are wonderful views of Kvarner Bay and the open Adriatic most of the way. This is a popular walking/hiking/running area.
The first 1 km at the north end starts in Opatija Park, which in addition to a coastal path features additional paths, gardens, monuments/fountains, the Wall of Fame, and the famous Maiden with the Seagull (Djevojka s galebom) statue. Then, continue on the coastal path through the coastal towns of Ičići and Ika, passing numerous small beaches, a marina, & the Armada Lovran Mural. The path ends at Park Bogdana Sirotnjaka Bodija.
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