Saturday, May 3, 2025

OPATIJA NORDIC WALK CHALLENGE – A WALKING ADVENTURE THROUGH THE BEAUTY OF OPATIJA AND ITS SURROUNDINGS

Registration: At the starting point in front of Villa Angiolina and at control points along the route
Start time: 09:00 a.m., Villa Angiolina
Duration: 6 - 7 hours, with the possibility of joining individual stages
Organized by: Nordic Walking Team Opatija and KŠR Gorovo

The OPATIJA NORDIC WALK CHALLENGE is a demanding walking adventure that connects the green hills and blue coastal scenery of Opatija and its surroundings along a circular route of 23.6 kilometers. Participants will pass through picturesque parts of the riviera, including Opatija, Volosko, Pobri, Dobreć, Oprič, Ika, and Ičići. The entire challenge requires 6 to 7 hours of walking. For those who wish to participate but do not plan to walk the entire route, the organizers have made it possible to join individual stages:

Stage 1 – 9 km, moderately challenging, a mix of flat terrain and uphill sections:
Villa Angiolina – Preluk – Pobri – Carmen Sylva Path – Trail to Plahuti

Stage 2 – 9 km, moderately challenging, with ascents and descents:
Trail to Plahuti – Poljane – Sv. Petar – Dobreć – Ika Square

Stage 3 – 5.6 km, easy, flat coastal route:
Ika Square – Lungomare seaside promenade – Villa Angiolina

Participants can join or leave the route at designated control points, where refreshments will also be provided.

The organizers have secured 70 pairs of walking poles, available to participants on a first-come, first-served basis.

Licensed guides will lead the walk along the entire route. All participants take part at their own risk and are required to wear appropriate sports footwear and clothing.

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Face Yoga - Natural and fun rejuvenation method

Where: Zora Cultural Centre
When: at 10:00
Duration: c. 1.5 hours
Led by: Jasmina Lakota

Face Yoga is an innovative technique that combines facial exercises, acupressure and self-massage, enabling natural rejuvenation and improvement of skin tone.

The workshop includes:

• specialised face firming exercises
• acupressure based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine
• facial self-massage

How to prepare:

• bring a hair tie or band
• bring a table mirror
• trim your nails
• bring facial oil, serum or cream
• come with no make-up on your face

Registration for the workshop:
Tourist Information Centre (TIC)
+ 385 51 271 310
tic@visitOpatija.com