Opatija is a resort town of many different experiences, known as the Croatian Monte Carlo. However, did you know it is also home to the first climatic health resort on the Adriatic? Primarily a winter spa for the noble elite, today, Opatija is the most popular wellness and health tourism destination in Croatia and beyond. Operating under a centuries-old tradition of wellness and spa tourism, Thalassotherapia Opatija is a modern health institution with highly equipped wellness center services based on the use of seawater and the ingredients of the sea. Rejuvenate your body and soul with excellent massages, relaxing baths, saunas, and calming aromatherapy. Use your vacation as a medicine, and discover the healing power of nature and the sea in Thalassotherapia Opatija.

A Brief History

Located in the Kvarner Gulf, between the mountains and the sea where the Adriatic is deeply cut into the mainland of Europe, this area is predestined to be the health region. Moreover, due to its moderate climate characterized by mild winters and dry summers, Opatija is pleasant to stay in any time of the year. 

Since the 19th century, Opatija has been popular among the Austrian elite for its numerous spas and health facilities. Some of the leading health experts noticed the great potential of its unique microclimate at the time. In 1889 Opatija received official recognition as the new European imperial health destination, and it laid the foundations for the successful future of healthcare tourism. It was a pivotal moment; from then on, Opatija was only growing in popularity, leading to the official founding of Thalassotherapia in 1957. Now it is the primary institution of the modern health system and the leading rehabilitation, health, and tourism center in Croatia. 

Power of the Sea

The definition of thalassotherapy is the use of the sea in various health and cosmetic treatments and rehabilitation. The healing effects of the big blue have been known to humankind since ancient times. The father of medicine, Hippocrates, discovered that the sea helps heal wounds, prevents infections, and eases pain. Modern thalassotherapy centers use the properties of seawater and air in treatments aimed at increasing vitality and enhancing beauty. The combination of wind and seawater creates an effective aerosol that can improve our breathing, keep our lungs healthy, and stimulate our immunity. 

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State-of-the-art Health Service 

Today, Thalassotherapia Opatija is a specialized hospital for the rehabilitation and prevention of heart, lung, and rheumatic diseases with over a 60-year-long tradition of health tourism. It also offers top services in other medical practices, such as cosmetic surgery, dermatology, psychology, nutrition, neurology, radiology, sports medicine, and physical medicine. It often collaborates with the World Health Organisation and actively participates in USA rehabilitation programs for cardiac patients. Thalassotherapia is a popular meeting place for various Croatian and international medical symposiums.

Accommodation within the hospital is possible in the beautiful Art Nouveau Villa Dubrava, situated along the Lungomare promenade. The villa is connected to the medical section by the warm corridor and to the Thalasso Wellness Centre, which is equipped with swimming pools, saunas, and a fitness center.

The Thalasso Wellness Center is a modern medical spa that offers various cosmetic treatments and treatments for body relaxation, all based on the use of the sea and its ingredients. Like muscle relaxation with healing sea mud, skin exfoliation with marine components, and a relaxing Mediterranean massage that uses only warm Mediterranean oils. As the Greek philosopher Plato once said - the sea cures all ailments of man.

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