Villas in Opatija/Jurdani
Jurdani, a village in Matulji municipality, suits couples and small families who want a modest base about 9 minutes from Opatija by taxi. Homes sleep up to six and most have air conditioning. It is a residential village of around 650 people, so the seafront means a short drive.
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About Opatija/Jurdani
Jurdani is a village of about 650 people in Matulji, the municipality that lies north of Opatija and borders Slovenia. It covers just over 4 square kilometres and is a residential village rather than a resort, so come for value and quiet rather than sights. Opatija is about 7 km away by road. The homes sit close together, sleep two to six across two bedrooms, and most have air conditioning; a few have a private pool. The Matulji area is known for its Zvončari, the bell ringers of the Rijeka carnival.
Is Opatija/Jurdani right for you?
- Best for
- Couples and small families wanting a quiet base near Opatija
- Not for you if
- You want to step out of the door onto a promenade or a beach.
Near Opatija/Jurdani
Opatija
The seaside town is about 7 km away by road, around 9 minutes by taxi or roughly 1 hour 20 minutes on foot.
Matulji
The municipal centre, home to Opatija-Matulji station, the main railway station for Opatija and its neighbours since 1873.
Rijeka
The regional city, about 10 km from Matulji, whose carnival features the Zvončari bell ringers from this area.
Getting to Opatija/Jurdani
Fly to Rijeka, the nearest airport to Opatija: the drive from the airport to Opatija takes about 36 minutes and covers around 40 km. From Opatija, Jurdani is roughly 9 minutes by taxi. Trieste is the cheaper option, at about 2 hours 40 minutes by bus. A car helps.
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Opatija/Jurdani villa holidays: questions answered
How far is Jurdani from Opatija?
About 7 km by road. A taxi takes around 9 minutes and the walk about 1 hour 20 minutes, so most visitors drive or take a taxi.
Which airport serves Opatija and Jurdani?
Rijeka is the nearest airport to Opatija, a drive of about 36 minutes into town. Trieste is the cheapest alternative, at around 2 hours 40 minutes by bus and onward connection.
Is there a railway station near Jurdani?
Yes, in the same municipality. Opatija-Matulji station, opened in 1873, is the principal railway station for Opatija and the surrounding municipalities, Matulji included.
Are Jurdani homes suitable for families?
For smaller ones. Homes in Jurdani sleep up to six across two bedrooms, most have air conditioning and some have a private pool, so check each listing if a pool matters.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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