Villas in Opatija/Preluka
Preluka, the bay beside Volosko on the edge of Opatija, suits windsurfers and couples wanting a pool base by the water. The tramuntana blows most mornings, and the Lungomare promenade starts at Volosko. Homes here are mostly small, sleeping around four, and choice is limited.
- Villas
- 5
- From, per week
- £839
About Opatija/Preluka
Preluka is the bay with Volosko, in the north of Opatija, on its western side. It is known for windsurfing and sailing: a northerly thermal wind, the tramuntana, blows on most mornings, and boards launch from Volosko harbour. The local club, DSNM Volosko, runs races open to professionals and amateurs, and the slalom world champion Enrico Marotti comes from Volosko. The homes are grouped together by the bay, and most list a pool. From Volosko the 12 km Lungomare runs through Opatija to Lovran, and Opatija itself has a long record as a summer and winter resort.
Is Opatija/Preluka right for you?
- Best for
- Windsurfers and couples wanting a pool base by Volosko
- Not for you if
- You need a large home for a group, as most here sleep around four.
Near Opatija/Preluka
Volosko
The town on the western side of Preluka bay where the Lungomare begins, and the birthplace of the scientist Andrija Mohorovičić.
Opatija
The old resort along the Lungomare, with Villa Angiolina, built in 1844, and the Maiden with the Seagull statue on its promontory.
Učka
The massif behind Opatija, good for hiking and mountain biking, with a road to Vojak peak and its views over Kvarner.
Getting to Opatija/Preluka
Fly to Rijeka Airport. Volosko lies on the road from Opatija towards Rijeka, and local bus 32 links Rijeka and Opatija in around 20 minutes. The main railway station is Opatija-Matulji. A car helps, though walkers can manage much of their holiday on the promenade.
When to go to Opatija/Preluka
Come for the mornings if you sail or windsurf, as the tramuntana blows on most days. Opatija, declared the first climatic seaside resort on the Austrian Riviera in 1889, works as a summer and winter resort, though in summer the town fills with tens of thousands of residents and visitors.
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per nightOpatija/Preluka villa holidays: questions answered
Is Preluka good for windsurfing?
Yes. The bay is known for good windsurfing and sailing: a northerly thermal wind, the tramuntana, blows most mornings, the DSNM Volosko club holds races for amateurs and professionals, and you can launch from Volosko harbour.
Can you walk from Preluka to Opatija?
You can, along the Lungomare. The 12 km promenade starts at Volosko, on the western side of Preluka bay, and runs through Opatija to Lovran, passing Ika and Ičići.
Is Preluka in Opatija good for families?
For small families, yes: most homes here sleep around four and list a pool, though you should check each listing for whether it is shared. Larger groups will find little choice.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed November 2026.
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