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Singles in Opatija

Members from Opatija and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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Opatija at a glance

  • Opatija has a population of about 5,700.
  • It's part of Primorje-Gorski Kotar.
  • It's about 140 km to Zagreb, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Rijeka, about 11 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Kastav (5 km), Labin (31 km) and Pazin (31 km).

A first date in Opatija

In a small place like Opatija, many people date someone from a nearby town too. Meeting halfway — in Rijeka, for example — keeps it easy for both of you.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Opatija: questions and answers

How far around Opatija can I search?

Within 50 km of Opatija there are 14 towns and cities — Rijeka, Kastav and Postojna among them — with more than 150,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Opatija free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Opatija and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Opatija real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Opatija?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Croatia or abroad.

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