Opatija's secret culinary jewel is Volosko — a tiny fishing village with a disproportionate concentration of award-winning restaurants. A private food expert leads you through market stalls, family cellars and harbour-front tables for an indulgent tasting of Istrian truffles, indigenous wines and just-caught Adriatic seafood.
What to expect
Your guide walks you along the Lungomare to Volosko in under 15 minutes, pausing at the morning fish market where local fishermen unload their catch. You'll taste briny oysters, air-dried prosciutto and shaved black and white Istrian truffles before settling into a harbour-front konoba for a paired wine tasting of Malvazija, Teran and Prošek. Your guide narrates the history of Austro-Hungarian culinary influence on Kvarner cuisine throughout. The experience is unhurried, generous and utterly memorable.
Good to know
Schedule the walk for mid-morning (09:30–12:30) to catch the freshest market produce. The route is flat and entirely walkable from the cruise terminal. Inform your guide of any dietary restrictions when booking. All tastings and pairings are included in the quoted price.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Opatija — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Opatija
- Lungomare Promenade: Private Romantic Spotlight of the Adriatic
- Sailing to Cres Island: Private Draga Bay Catamaran Day
- Plitvice Lakes National Park: Private Guided Full-Day Journey
- Brsec Sea Kayak: Hidden Cliffs & Moscenicka Draga Coastal Adventure
- Rijeka & Trsat Castle: Private Half-Day History & Views Tour