Učka

The Učka is a mountain range (Croatian: Učka; Italian: Monte Maggiore) on the Istrian peninsula in northwestern Croatia. It includes the highest peak (Mt. Vojak, 1401 m) of Istria.The subject of a degree of local folklore, Učka is visible from much of the peninsula and is snow-capped some months of the year. The town of Opatija (Italian: Abbazia) is said to have derived its popularity as a resort in Imperial Austria because it is located "in the shade" of Mt. Učka, which by legend shields it from the fierce Mediterranean heat in summertime.The area of Učka is designated a nature park (park prirode), a kind of protected area in Croatia. Coordinates: 45°15′N 14°12′E / 45.25°N 14.2°E / 45.25...