Lika-Senj County
A destination that offers a unique combination of land and sea, full of surprises
and beautiful corners, that are worth discovering - the unique Lika.
Visit one of the most beautiful natural sights in Europe - Plitvice Lakes, whose
waterfalls are listed among the 10 most beautiful on the planet. Plitvice Lakes is
the oldest and largest national park in Croatia with 16 lakes of various sizes,
filled with crystal blue-green water - a true wonder of nature.
Not far behind their beauty is the beautiful river Una, which is also called the
queen of rivers, which is borderline and flows briefly through Croatia. Una is
full of beautiful waterfalls and a real rafting paradise. The emerald rapids of
this beauty will leave you breathless.
One in a series of natural beauties is the Kosinjska valley, through which the
river Lika flows, and a sigh will be elicited by the beautiful stone Kosinjska
bridge 70 meters long, which welcomes every guest with its beauty.
The centuries-old peace of old mills that resist the weather stand proudly at
the source of the Gacka and preserve the memories of the old craft of grinding
grain using the power of the spring will take you to the past. Experience a
magnificent cycling adventure riding through the Gacka Valley, which is a real
untouched pearl of nature.
Driving along the river, which bears the epithet of the most beautiful European
trout water, enjoy every moment. In the area of Otočac and Gacka, there are a
dozen bike trails that are marked, mapped, and you can choose from easy to
demanding trails.
If you want to get to know the underground world, stop by the Grabovača Cave
Park, which has nine speleological objects. Visit the Samograd cave - a true
work of art of nature of exceptional beauty and rich cave jewelry. Magnificent
vaults, bridges and balconies will take you to another world. Enjoy the magical
moments of this extraordinary beauty. Miracles and magic never end, because
when you see a hobbit house in this green paradise, for a moment you will feel
like you are in the story of the Lord of the Rings. Enjoy magical and fairytale
moments.
When you see the sunlit fortress on the hill and the endless blue of the sea in
the distance, you have arrived in Senj. The recognizable symbol of Senj is the
Nehaj Fortress, also known as the Nehaj Tower, was built in 1558. It is positioned
so that each of its four corners points to four corners of the world.
You can enjoy motorcycling on the highway from Senj to Karlobag and further
south to Starigrad, where the highway descends almost to sea level. At the end
of this most beautiful motorcycle route, you will reach the island part of Lika-
Senj County and the town of Novalja, as well as the beautiful Lun olive groves,
which for centuries has been the most exotic corner of the Mediterranean.
The experience is unforgettable.
Natural beauties, among which beautiful and spacious sandy beaches in the
vicinity of Novalja, pleasant Mediterranean climate, rich cultural and historical
heritage, sports and recreational offers, and excellent transport links with the
mainland makes Novalja a very desirable and sought-after destination for living
and vacation.
The gastronomic offer of this area is rich and provides a unique gastronomic
experience.
Lika and Pag lamb are widely known for their taste and smell. According to
tradition, they are prepared on an open fire or in a pot together with other
types of meat. Famous dishes are lamb on a spit, kalja or lamb on a skewer,
Lika pot.
Come to Lika-Senj County and enjoy all its charms and unique specialties.
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