Nature protected area

Lika destination

Lika destination abounds with natural phenomena at all levels of protection, almost 60% of Lika destinations surface is located in the NATURA 2000 ecological network and it is exceptionally attractive for all  forms of green tourism.

Velebit Mountain is the largest protected area of nature in Croatia and it covers a surface of 2.200 km2. It is the natural boundary between the land and sea, and due to the change of three types of climate (mediterranean, continental and mountain), biodiversity is particularly emphasized. Velebit is a nature park, and within it there are several locations with special forms of protection. On the sea side, the Zavratnica bay points up.

The highest form of natural protection are strict reserves. In Lika and Velebit there is a strict reserve of Hajdučki and Rožanski kukovi. The second strictest form are national parks, and in Lika there are three of the eight national parks in Croatia: Plitvice Lakes National Park, Paklenica National Park and Northern Velebit National Park.

The Destination is also rich in caves, the most famous of which are Cerovac caves, Barac caves and Cave Park Grabovača.

The River Gacka, third longest subterranean river in the world, flows through destination and Gacko and Dabarsko fields are significant landscapes.
Barać Caves

Barać Caves

Croatian center for indigenous karst water fish and crab varieties

Croatian center for indigenous karst water fish and crab varieties

Paklenica National Park

Paklenica National Park

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Northern Velebit National Park

Northern Velebit National Park

Velebit Nature Park

Velebit Nature Park

Cave Park Grabovača

Cave Park Grabovača

Voucher booklet for Lika Destination

Discounts for attractions in the destination Lika are also active this year. Read all the details here, and find out more about the ticket in the text below.

The Voucher booklet for Lika Destination is designed as a sustainable tourism product that connects the most important natural and cultural attractions of the region. Its goal is to encourage a more balanced development of tourism throughout the region, relieve the most visited locations, support the local economy and highlight Lika as an authentic, sustainable and connected destination.

Instead of concentrating visitors on just one attraction, the joint ticket allows for an easier and more accessible tour of the entire destination. This not only preserves nature and reduces pressure on the most famous places, but also provides visitors with a richer and more diverse experience.

This ticket further motivates visitors to stay longer in Lika – and every day more means more spending on accommodation, food, local products and souvenirs, which directly benefits local people, family farms and small entrepreneurs.