When you feel like taking a stroll in green forest surroundings, go to the Carmen Sylva forest promenade to experience the atmosphere of Opatija’s hinterland. If you’d like to explore the green hinterland of the town, Opatija has the fantastic Carmen Sylva forest promenade located a little further away from the sea. This path offers a great opportunity to return to nature and enjoy fresh air enriched with scents of the forest. Take a walk along the narrow paths and discover a vantage point with a gazebo situated on Queen Elisabeth’s Rock, which local people call Mala Fortica. From here, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the surrounding area!

Venetian rule in Santorini extended from 1207 to 1580, and the last vestiges of this historical period live in the castles that dot the entire island. Five fortresses can be found in Santorini in Oia, Pyrgos, Emporio, Akrotiri, and Skaros, which have been partly demolished by the earthquakes that shook the island in the 15th and 16th centuries. Skaros is probably the most important and well-preserved among the five castles, built on the peak of the namesake rock to protect the village from pirate attacks. The ruins of the once magnificent fortress can be reached on foot from Agios Georgios church in Imerovigli, connected to Skaros by a 0,5 km walking trail and a long stairway.

At Desert Memorial Park Cemetery, you can visit the gravesites of famous Rat Pack crooner Frank Sinatra and 70s singer Sonny Bono, of the duo Sonny and Cher. As this is a cemetery, please be respectful of the dead and behave accordingly.

Renowned as one of the greatest zoos in the world, the San Diego Zoo houses over 3,700 rare and endangered animals representing more than 650 species and subspecies. It also features a vast botanical collection with over 700,000 exotic plants. As a pioneer in the open-air, cageless concept that replicates natural habitats, the zoo offers a unique experience for animal and nature lovers alike.