Hotel Omorika (Crikvenica, Croatia)

The first thing you will see when you wake up in Omorika Hotel is the beautiful blue sea and the greenery on the Island of Krk. You will cherish the experience of the sun and a light breeze gently caressing you while you are drinking your morning coffee. The hotel was built in 1973. It got its name from a protected endemic tree “Omorika” that was discovered by botanist Dr Josip Pančić, who was born is this area, in Bribir. The tree was discovered in 1855 and is considered a living fossil as it dates back to the Tertiary period. Outside of its natural habitat, Pančić’s omorika is of great value to horticulture as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. A statue to honour botanist Pančić was placed in front of the hotel. The size of the hotel, its spacious halls and state rooms tell a story of glamour of past times. Hotel Omorika held famous symposiums and scientific gatherings. The best known is the 1st World Symposium of Astronauts on the subject of Danikan’s book on aliens. The hotel was renovated in 2015 and 2016.