Surroundings of Villa Sušanj
Matulji connects the Kvarner Riviera and the mountainous hinterland, allowing guests to enjoy high summer temperatures during the day and cooler temperatures in the evening for a good night's sleep. From Matulji, various cycling, hiking, and mountaineering trails lead to the Lisina forest, Učka Nature Park, or the towns of Veprinac and Kastav.
Matulji still preserves traditional carnival customs, and their folk community, the 'Zvončari', listed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, is the main attraction during the carnival festivities in February. Matulji is also close to some of the region's major centers, such as Opatija (2.5 km) and Rijeka (10 km), which boast an exceptionally rich cultural and historical heritage.