Velebit and Paklenica

About Velebit mountain

Velebit is one of the most famous mountain in the massif Dinarides. It is 145km long and 10-30km wide, about 2200 km ² of surface. The highest peak is Vaganski vrh (1757 m ). It stretches along the Velebitski kanal, part of the Adriatic Sea, from Vratnik above Senj in the northwest to the canyon of river Zrmanja in the southeast.

The whole mountain area is protected as a nature park, and North Velebit and Paklenica are proclaimed as national parks. In the Northern Velebit National Park are located strict protected reserve Hajdučki and Rožanski kukovi and botanical reserves Zavižan - Balinovac - Zavižanska kosa.

Forest reserve is located in the middle Velebit, Štirovača.

Cerovačke caves near Gračac are special geomorfological reserve.

About Paklenica National Park

The area of Paklenica National Park streches on the littoral slope of South Velebit up to the zone of the highest mountain peaks – Vaganski vrh 1757m and Sveto brdo 1753m. It covers the area of torrent flows of Velika Paklenica and Mala Paklenica, and their distinctive canyons carved vertically into the south slopes of Velebit and the broader surrounding area. The relatively small area has an abundance of geomorphological phenomena and forms, diverse flora and fauna, attractive landscapes and intact nature. There are over 1000 plant species of which 79 are endemic.

It was proclaimed a national park in October 19th, 1949.

The name Paklenica probably derives from black pine sap called "paklina", which the locals used in traditional medicine, for wound treatment, for light and for coating of wooden boats.

Visit Seline – Paklenica

Seline is a small municipality located near the Mala Paklenica canyon, 3 kilometers away from Starigrad. This small locality is the perfect choice for all those who want to spend their vacation in peace and quiet and swim in endlessly clean sea. Seline is known for its gravel beach Pisak which is one of the top 10 beaches on the Adriatic. There are other touristic contents on offer apart from the sun and the sea. At your disposal, there is the hiking-cycling track, 8 kilometers long, which goes from Starigrad to Seline. For the mountaineering and alpinism lovers, there is the Paklenica national park. The locality offers services of several shops, bakeries and restaurants. The gastronomic offer in restaurants is divers and based on Mediterranean cuisine with fresh fish and vegetables. Apartments in Seline are numerous and affordable. Aside from the apartments, accommodation can be found in boarding houses and vacation houses. Welcome to Seline.

The most faithfull park visitors are montaineers and climbers who you can see on the walls of Velika Paklenica, especially on the largest and most famous one, Anića kuk (712m).

Starigrad Paklenica

Starigrad Paklenica is located between Zadar and Karlobag in the northwestern part of the Zadar County . Today, Starigrad is a place with about one thousand inhabitants, which mostly live from tourism and home made products and fresh foods. The place is popular for its exciting combination of mountains and beaches. The proximity of the national park Paklenica is very favorable. Thats a reason more for climbers to spend their vocation here.
For guests who love sun and sea, there are many sandy beaches ideal for the perfect family holiday. Fans of active holidays and sports can play volleyball, mini golf or use one of the tennis courts and bike paths.
The restaurants offer home made mediterranean food, which is based on healthy fresh products.
The range of accommodation in Starigrad Paklenica is varied. You can find accommodation usually in hotels, on campsites, in apartments, rooms or pensions. The most booked accommodation - Apartments Starigrad Paklenica.

Zadar

Zadar is the administrative, economic, cultural and political center of Nord Dalmatia. The city was considered as the archaeological and monumental treasure of the antique, the middle ages and the Renaissance. Zadar is a city full of cultural attractions and events, such as: galleries, museums, the Permanent Exhibition of Church Art (SICU), different kinds of music events in St. Donat, entertainment and sport events, festivals and more.
In addition to cultural and historical sights, in this city you can find different attractions, such as the Sea Organs, the Sun Salutations of Zadar, the Five Wells Square, the Museum of Ancient Glass, the Forum and the popular beach road called Kalelarga. The Zadar Sea Organ is a worldwide known attraction that has made the city attractive to tourists all over the world.
The immediate vicinity of 5 Croatian national parks (Kornati, Krka, Paklenica, Plitvice and Velebit), 3 nature parks (Telascica, the Vrana Lake and North Velebit) and 300 islands with associated small islands and island parts makes Zadar one of the most popular destinations at all.
For all lovers of active holidays Zadar offer: rafting and kayak, diving, climbing, cycling and many other sports and excursions.
The range of accommodation in Zadar is rich and varied. You can find here accommodation in hotel rooms, tourist resorts, apartments and luxury villas. The most booked accommodation - Apartments Zadar.