Events Archive
December 2015.
In the first before the holiday season, on Saturday, December 5, Association Žmergo has prepared another nice eco treat. Beginning at 8, until 13:30 in Opatija in the market is the supply of a variety of healthy vegetables, fruits, jams, honey, various oils, cheese, yogurt, bread, flour, lavender! You will be welcomed with a regular exhibition of environmental market in Opatija.
Read More »Chocolate Magic - presentation, sampling and sale of chocolate specialities
Crystal Hall of the Hotel Kvarner
Friday, 4 December 13:00 – 21:00
Saturday, 5 December 09:00 – 21:00
Sunday, 6 December 09:00 – 19:00
Vilma-Rab, Čokolada i orah, Atelier Ecostyle - Rijeka and Opatija, VR Choco Art-Pula, Medina kućica-Popovača, Šarlota Pastry Shop/Favory Catering-Zagreb, Al Kaprone chocolate liqueurs-Zagreb, Tramontana Chocolaterie-Portorož, Hiša trt, vina in čokolade Kunej-Brestanica, Casa del Padrone Pastry Shop-Krk, Slavonska košarica-Slavonski Brod, Ilirija Promet-Slavonski Brod, Bagolo Chocolaterie-Zagreb, Hedona-Križevci, Ivy's Sweet Lavander-Opatija, Ekološko Posestvo Vina Montis & Eko Laura-Marezige, Gustolato-Novigrad
Exhibition: "Chocolate Opatija"
Juraj Šporer Arts Pavilion
Friday, 4 December 15:00 – 20:00
Saturday, 5 December 10:00 – 20:00
Sunday, 6 December 10:00 – 17:00
Grand Hotel Adriatic and Opatija Catering School
Choco programmes
FRIDAY, 4 December 2015
Chocolate gramophone record and sampling of Nadalina chocolates
10:00 – 21:00, Manufaktura Souvenir Shop
Lighting of the Christmas decorations
18:00, terrace of the Hotel Kvarner
Musical programme: Alba & Leo
Choco workshop for children: "Mačak z Voloskega"
18:00, Villa Angiolina
Sweet-making workshop for little gourmets – Atelier Ecostye
Guests: Vedran Ružić & Elizabet Jovanović
Choco concert: Dalawa Stories
18:00 – 22:30, Antica Osteria da Ugo (Hotel Continental)
SATURDAY, 5 December 2015
Choco workshop for children: "Mačak z Voloskega"
09:00, Villa Angiolina
Sweet-making workshop for little gourmets – Atelier Ecostye
Guests: Vedran Ružić & Elizabet Jovanović
Educational workshop: Chocolate tempering and working with chocolate
10:00 – 12:00, Juraj Šporer Arts Pavilion
Limited number of places available. For more information, please call 051/271 710 or e-mail info@opatija-tourism.hr
Puratos Konding theory workshop, Belcolade brand
Theatrical performance for children: "The Pancake of my Life"
10:30, Café Continental (Hotel Continental)
Chocolate gramophone record and sampling of Nadalina chocolates
10:00 – 21:00, Manufaktura Souvenir Shop
Choco Tattoo
10:00 – 14:00/15:00 – 19:00, Crystal Hall of the Hotel Kvarner
Face painting for children
Christmas Window at Milenij Choco World
10:00 – 18:00, Milenij Choco World (Hotel Continental)
Making a "Christmas Jigsaw Puzzle" and a large chocolate Christmas tree
Making a chocolate "Girl with the Seagull" statue
10:00 – 16:00, Milenij Choco World (Hotel Continental)
Choco sculptor: Antonio Licitra
Cutting and sale of a large chocolate cake
12:00, terrace of the Hotel Kvarner
Musical programme: Duo Blondes
Choco concert: Sunny Side
12:00 – 15:00, terrace of the Hotel Milenij
Theatrical performance for children: "Sweet Clown Tricks"
13:00 – 15:00, Slatina Shopping Centre
Choco concert: Tango appassionato
13:00 – 16:00, café of the Hotel Continental
Educational workshop: Chocolate tempering and working with chocolate
16:00 – 18:00, Juraj Šporer Arts Pavilion
Limited number of places available. For more information, please call 051/271 710 or e-mail info@opatija-tourism.hr
Puratos Konding theory workshop, Belcolade brand
Opatija Paradox – Chocolate & Wine
17:00 – 22:00, Villa Angiolina
Winemakers: Josić, Klinec, Meneghetti, Medea, Terra Rota, Pavlomir, Vino i To wine shop, Ritoša
Olive oils: Chiavalon, Medea & Negri
Chocolates: Vilma Rab
Musical programme: Vedran Ružić & Darko Jurković
Musical programme: Dino Antonić & 4 Shades
16:00 – 19:00, terrace of the Hotel Kvarner
Choco concert: Katarina Jurić
18:00 – 22:30, Antica Osteria da Ugo (Hotel Continental)
Choco Wine & Dine, wine & food evening
19:00, Café Palme (Hotel Bristol)
Radovan Winery
Musical programme: Duo Timeless
For information and reservations, please call 051 706 300 or e-mail info@hotel-bristol.hr
Concert "Pure Chocolate"
20:30, Operetta
Each of the musical movements performed by the Purpur Ensemble will be accompanied by an exquisite chocolate speciality, creating a unique experience!
Ticket sales: www.festivalkvarner.com, tel. 051 210 512
SUNDAY, 6 December 2015
Educational choco workshop: Innovation and trends in confectionery
10:00 – 12:00, Juraj Šporer Arts Pavilion
Limited number of places available. For more information, please call 051/271 710 or e-mail info@opatija-tourism.hr
Puratos Konding theory workshop, Belcolade brand
Choco Tattoo
10:00 – 14:00/15:00 – 19:00, Crystal Hall of the Hotel Kvarner
Face painting for children
Chocolate gramophone record and sampling of Nadalina chocolates
10:00 – 18:00, Manufaktura Souvenir Shop
Theatrical performance for children: "I Sing, Play and Do Magic"
10:00, Villa Angiolina
Making a chocolate "Girl with the Seagull" statue
10:00 – 16:00, Milenij Choco World (Hotel Continental)
Choco sculptor: Antonio Licitra
Christmas Window at Milenij Choco World
10:00 – 18:00, Milenij Choco World (Hotel Continental)
Making a "Christmas Jigsaw Puzzle" and a large chocolate Christmas tree
Chocolate workshop for children
11:00, Café Palme (Hotel Bristol)
Musical programme: Dino Antonić & 4 Shades
10:00 – 14:00, terrace of the Hotel Kvarner
Choco concert: Damir Kedžo
12:00 – 15:00, terrace of the Hotel Milenij
Educational choco workshop: Innovation and trends in confectionery
14:00 – 16:00, Juraj Šporer Arts Pavilion
Limited number of places available. For more information, please call 051/271 710 or e-mail info@opatija-tourism.hr
Puratos Konding theory workshop, Belcolade brand
Croatian Choco Concept – Atelier Ecostyle Opatija
18:00 – 20:00, Villa Angiolina
Atelier Ecostyle & Co., Karlić Tartufi, Misal – sparkling wines
Guests: Šajeta, Vedran Ružić and Luka Jenuš
An Encounter with St. Nicholas
17:30, Open Air Theatre
Gastro Choco
Bevanda Restaurant
Selection of chocolate specialities: chocolate lava cake, parfait with three types of chocolate, chocolate ball with hot fruit topping, dark chocolate mousse with whiskey and hazelnuts, chocolate sweet chestnut, Pavlova cake with white chocolate and lime, chocolate gelato with the fruits of the earth, chocolate macarons, three types of chocolate, the best hot chocolate with whipped cream
Hotel Continental – Antica Osteria da Ugo
Choco menu "Par excellence"
Pag cheese in a dark chocolate sauce + 2 chocolates with Pag cheese, beef steak in a balsamic vinegar and dark chocolate sauce accompanied by roast potatoes, panna cotta with a topping of white or dark chocolate. Price: 205 kn
Hotel Continental – Juicy & Champagne Bar
Special offer of chocolate cocktails: Hennessy Choco, Choco Ice, Baileys Choco,
Choco kids
Café Continental
Milenij Choco – coffee and chocolate cake; Sacher torte; Chocolate Fantasy cake;
Chocolate mini cake; mousse in a chocolate glass (combination of white, dark and milk chocolate); chocolate cream in a glass; chocolate & banana smoothie.
Café Wagner
Milenij Choco pralines and chocolate delights, special chocolate ice cream.
Hotel Milenij - a la carte Restaurant Argonauti
Choco menu
Pršut dry-cured ham from Drniš with flavoured dark chocolate, cream of tomato soup with chocolate brittle, pumpkin risotto with ginger and chocolate, beef steak in a sauce of dark spicy chocolate, glazed rice with pomegranate, white chocolate pudding with flambéed tangerines. Price: 310 kn
Grand Hotel Adriatic
Carmen Sylva chocolate cake, fig cake with dark chocolate and anise, Adriatic cake with 4 types of chocolate and 24kt gold, hot chocolate with cinnamon and truffles, crostata with ice chocolate, mint and ginger
Hotel Bristol
Bristol cake, Sacher torte, Chocolate Rhapsody, white lemon cake, Fragoletta, Chocolate Fantasy with mascarpone cheese, chocolate cake with walnuts, chocolate cake with caramel, chocolate biscuits
Hotel Mozart
Special offer of chocolate specialities: chocolate cakes and rolls, chocolate shooters
Restaurant Yacht Club Opatija
Three kinds of chocolate specialities: chocolate mousse, chocolate cake with cherries and chocolate cake with olive oil
Wellness Bar (Thalasso Wellness Centre)
Chocolate muffin with dried fruit, oat biscuits with pieces of dark chocolate and dried fruit; Choco Loco shake; Choco Tropic smoothie
Kaokakao Patisserie, Volosko
Special offer of chocolate cakes: chocolate millefoglie, "Intense" cake with 70% chocolate, surprise cake and homemade cocoa drink with whipped cream
Wine Bar Stephanie
4 types of pancakes with white and dark chocolate and nutty thermostable cream with 5 different flavours and fresh and dried fruit
5 flavoured Mokarabia coffee variants with hazelnut, caramel, coconut, orange and amarena cherry flavours from the Fabbri programme
5 types of chocolate from a chocolate melting pot flavoured according to your taste with hazelnut, caramel, coconut, orange and amarena cherry flavours from the Fabbri programme
Various chocolate desserts
Special offer: medallions with wok vegetables and chocolate sauce. Price: 60 kn
Restaurant Lungomare
Chocolate mousse, chocolate cake, chocolate profiteroles, various chocolate cakes
Restaurant Divan
Special offer of chocolate specialities: parfait dark and white chocolate cake with strawberry topping; chestnut parfait coated with dark chocolate and chilli; panna cotta coated with flavoured white chocolate and roasted almonds, "Divan" chocolate pralines; "Manuel" dark chocolate drink with Jack Daniels honey; "Manuel" white chocolate drink with Southern Comfort
Cafe Bar – Restaurant La Piccola Cucina
Chocolate fondue with fresh and dried fruit, chocolate mousse, fruit skewers coated in dark and white chocolate
Restaurant Ružmarin
"Ružmarin" chocolate cake, chocolate soufflé with ice cream and whipped cream, dark chocolate mousse with extra virgin olive oil and flower of salt
Restaurant Vongola
Special offer of chocolate desserts and beverages: chocolate cake with two types of chocolate, chocolate mousse with mint, hot chocolate with different flavours
Gostiona Istranka Tavern
Flourless dark chocolate cake with chocolate mousse
Chocobar Kraš Opatija
Promotional sale of chocolate products and cocktails
Café Bar Leonardo
Special offer of hot chocolates with different flavours
Free homemade chocolate pralines with every cup of coffee
Café Bar Galija
Promotional sale of chocolate beverages
Old School Pub
Chocolate gift with every ordered coffee
Café Bar Eugenian
Promotional sale of chocolate beverages with different flavours. Special highlights: "Eugenian" chocolate drink (chocolate 52% + chilli+ cinnamon + agave + flower of salt) and "Aztec" (chocolate 52% + chilli + agave + coca leaf liqueur)
All beverages can be ordered with rice milk
Manufaktura Souvenir Shop
Presentation and sampling of chocolate and biscuits with truffles, sampling of dark and white hot chocolate
Every December and January, the event called "Ice Magic" turns Opatija's Open Air Theatre into an idyllic winter resort where visitors can experience the true festive spirit just a few steps from the sea.
Read More »November 2015.
This truly special and symbolic event organised by the Milenij Hotels this year takes place for the second time in Opatija on 29 November 2015 at 6 pm.
It announces a period of collective positive energy, the giving of presents, and being together. This is why we have decided to light our Christmas tree together with you! Accompanied by special music, in a special town, in a special place, with special guests – both big and small!
We have prepared a fantastic concert with famous Christmas tunes from around the world on the large, wonderfully decorated terrace of our Hotel Continental, where you will be welcomed by a true Christmas atmosphere – the perfect introduction to the most festive time of the year.
Hundreds of lights, music, hot chocolate, mulled wine with cloves, a small present chosen with love, the smile of a dear person, and magical Opatija!
The concert features performances by:
? Damir Kedžo ? Quartet Veljak ? Alba & Leo ? By The Way Band ? Memento ? Passion Play ? Tri kralja ? Trio Candy ? L’Abeille ? Dalawa Stories ? The Blondes ? Voljen Grbac, Vivien Galetta & Vladimir Babin
&
MARTINA MAJERLE
and the children’s dance group Gym Dance
Host: Mario Battifiaca
May this year’s Christmas Tree Lighting be a beautiful memory of the Christmas tale at Milenij Hotels!
Free entrance!
Promotion CD "On Volosko" female klapa Volosko
Musical guests, who are also guests on the album are: Dusko Jelicic - Dule, Oliver Jakovčev and Mihalj Ivkovic.
Read More »24. 11. 2015.20:00 h, Villa Antonio,free entrance
Jazz Talk
Tamara Obrovac & Elvis Stanić- Istrian music, scale and jazz
25. 11. 2015.20:00 h, Villa Antonio, free entrance
Jazz Talk
Marko Ramljak - Dalmatia without klapa (a capella singing group), is it possible
26. 11. 2015.20:00 h, Villa Antonio, free entrance
Jazz Talk
Filip Novosel - Tambura in jazz
27. 11. 2015.21:00 h, Villa Angiolina, entrance 70,00 kn
11. Jazz ExTempore
Final concert - Tamara Obrovac - Marko Ramljak- Filip Novosel - Maasej Kovačević - Damjan Grbac - Tonči Grabušić - Elvis Stanić
Read More »Memorial Bridge Tournament Sergije Poklepovic takes place in Opatija from 9th to 11th of November 2015.
Read More »The second night of RETROPATIJA festival will gather famous musicians of Croatian and regional music scene: Zorica Kondža, Gabi Novak, Danijela Martinovic, Ivo GianniGamulin, Maja Posavec, Nina Kraljić, Fosili, Marijan Ban, Teška industrija, Matija Dedic, Mirela Proselac Remi, Davor Gobac, Neno Belan and many others.
Tickets: 80.00 HRK
Read More »Following the musical tradition of Opatija, the town that hosted great musical figures such as Gustav Mahler and Giacomo Puccini, Festival Kvarner presents a series of exclusive musical programmes performed by world-famous musicians such as Nigel Kennedy and Michael Fendre, the artistic director of the festival. The festival programme combines the works of classical and contemporary composers in an elaborate concept.
Read More »RetrO Opatija Festival is a music event that takes place in early November at the famous Crystal Hall of the Kvarner Hotel.
On the first evening, which will take place on 6 November will be a tribute to composer and musician Ivo Robić, as part of the 15th anniversary of his death.
Robic songs in new arrangements will perform Marko Tolja, Jacques Houdek and Damir Kedžo.
The arrangement signed by Olja Dešić and Zvjezdan Ruzic, and with three vocalists, invaluable help was provided by Branimir Gazdik (drums), John Pešut (guitar), Oliver Eres (alto and tenor saxophones) Antonio Geček (trumpet), Marin Ferketin (trombones) and Dešić on bass and keyboards Ruzic. Bus was shot at Studio Marathon, study and study Bat $ DK.
Tickets: 80.00 HRK