The greatest natural jewel of the Zadar area is Paklenica National Park, which covers the most attractive parts of the southern Velebit, concentrated in a mere 96 km2. Its most striking features are two forbidding gorges – Velika and Mala Paklenica.

The park abounds with peculiar karstic forms, caves and other natural features, while due to its climate conditions, lush variety of flora and fauna has been preserved. Despite its wild nature, Paklenica is easily accessible due to its proximity to the Adriatic highway and the motorway.

The vistas of Velebit rising above the resort of Starigrad-Paklenica, which are at once intimidating and alluring, beckon those seeking light-hearted adventure. Movement through the park is aided by numerous signs in several foreign languages. Through the wild ruggedness of Velika Paklenica, where highland women once carried salt on their backs from the coast and brought wheat from the fertile hinterland of Lika, today runs a comfortable hiking trail.

National park Paklenica

Contact

•     Street: Dr. Franje Tuđmana 14a
•     Postal Code: 23244
•     Town: Starigrad-Paklenica
•     Telephone: +385 (0)23 369 155
•     Telephone: +385 (0)23 369 202
•     Fax: +385 (0)23 359 133
•     Web: www.paklenica.hr
•     E-mail: np-paklenica@zd.t-com.hr
•     E-mail: prezentacija@paklenica.hr