Opatija, once the secluded seaside resort of the rich and famous, is just a short 20-minute bus ride along the coast from Rijeka. Bus #32 departs frequently. It is a great place to go swimming. There are many fine restaurants and hotels both of which seem to be lacking in Rijeka. Try to get a table at Le Mandrac in Volosko harbour, it is one of the finest restaurants in Croatia.
Accessible by Jadrolinija Ferry (http://www.jadrolinija.hr) are Dubrovnik, Split, Stari Grad, KorÄula, and Bari in Italy. Journey time is up to twenty hours, so getting a cabin is highly recommended. On the boat, the restaurant serves up some decent food at surprisingly reasonable prices, but bear in mind that the 23% tax is not included on the menu. There is nothing in the way of entertainment, so bring some entertaining company or a good book.
Islands of Rab, Pag, Losinj, Cres, Susak, Unije and Ilovik also can be reached by daily catamarans, which leave Rijeka at afternoon. One-way prices for adults are up to 40 kn, depending on destination.
Buses are available to: Pula 92 kn Trieste, Italy Zagreb 130 kn Zadar 180 kn
Trains are available to: Ljubljana, Slovenia Vienna, Austria Zagreb 103 kn.
