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Starigrad-Paklenica tourist information

Starigrad-Paklenica is a town and harbour located on the coastline of the Velebit canal, at the foot of Mt Velebit and 50km away from Zadar. The Paklenica Riviera will impress you with its unique meeting point of the sea and mountains. The Riviera runs along the coast of the Adriatic Sea, beneath the massive Velebit mountain range and the most beautiful part, National Park Paklenica, is found right here.

Numerous hiking trails, historical buildings, old regal trails, fortresses and sacred monuments are evidence of man's centuries long relationship with this mythical mountain range. National Park Paklenica, with its monumental Velika and Mala Paklenica canyons, is the most beautiful part of this mountain range; and has been included in the World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.The crystal clear water, natural small stone beaches, mountain peaks, magnificent canyons, river rapids, maintained trails dating back to ancient times, adventurous excursions and autochthonic flavours will keep you coming back to the Paklenica Riviera.The Riviera of Starigrad includes the settlements of Seline, Tribanj-Kruscica, Tribanj-Sibuljina and Tribanj Mandalina. It is located in its entirety in protected natural surroundings.

Tourist offer

With pebble beaches stretching for miles, the Paklenica Riviera is suitable for a family summer holiday, while the tennis courts, sports fields and water-sports equipment guarantee a really active stay. Mountaineers can enjoy the Velebit and Paklenica massifs, while walkers and plant collectors will find many magnificent walks on the slopes of the National Park Paklenica.

Accommodation in Starigrad-Paklenica

Bluesun Alan Hotel is a 3-star hotel. It is located near the main road which is next to a pebble beach and surrounded by a pine forest. Good transport connections ensure a quick arrival. The Bluesun Alan Hotel has 162 accommodation units 138 rooms and 24 suites. Room descriptionOur guests can stay in standard single rooms with a view of the park or the sea, in superior rooms or family rooms.

Hotel Vicko Starigrad

The Hotel Vicko boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service. In-room facilities include non smoking rooms, air conditioning, television, shower. Hotel facilities: 24hr room service, shops, bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, meeting facilities , restaurant, room service. In addition, the hotel's guests can enjoy the leisure and sports facilities.

history and herritage

The history here has left many trails: rich artefacts from times of antiquity, the Paklaric and Vecka fortresses from the times of the Turkish attacks, the Early Croatian Church of St. Peter, as well as the Mirila, the stone monument markings connected to the former funeral customs of the local population which is a unique phenomenon of this region.

The Church of St. Mary – a votive sanctuary where there is a traditional pilgrimage on 15 August.

events

29.05.-06.06. Following the trials of Winnetou, Annual meeting of Karl May and Winnetou movies fans. Visiting of original shooting locations, meeting the members of the film crew(actors,stuntmen, scenographer) horse-riding, archery, visiting the Winnetou exhibition, country music, etc.

how to get

In addition to road links, the Paklenica Riviera is linked to the rest of the world by air, rail and seaways.

Map of Starigrad-Paklenica

Here's a Google Map of Starigrad-Paklenica: use the controls in the top left-hand corner to zoome in and out, and scroll around.