National parks
Paklenica National Park
The canyons of Velika and Mala Paklenica beneath Velebit
Paklenica is Croatia's best-known climbing and hiking destination, set on the southern slopes of Velebit above Starigrad-Paklenica. Two deep canyons, Velika and Mala Paklenica, cut into limestone walls over 400 metres high, and a network of trails runs from the sea all the way to the highest Velebit peaks.
Things to do
- •Walk the Velika Paklenica canyon to Anića luka
- •Climb Anića kuk — Croatia's most famous big wall
- •Guided tour of the Manita peć cave
- •Ascent of Vaganski vrh for experienced hikers
Getting there
The park entrance is in Starigrad-Paklenica on the Adriatic coastal road, about 45 minutes from Zadar and roughly 2 hours 30 minutes from Rijeka. We drive you straight to the entrance and wait for your agreed return.