Activities

Swimming and sunbathing

Our private beach is exclusively accessible to our guests. The sea is clean. The water is so clear you get the chance to perfectly sea underwater world especially if you have a face mask and snorkel.

Recreational, leisure or underwater fishing

Fishing adventure is exciting and fun experience. It is one of the most popular forms of outdoor recreation in Croatia.

Velebit Chanel is a fishermans paradise. It is characterized by its extremely steep coastline, the abundance of shallow reefs, deep abysses and a multitude of crevices are sweetened with submarine freshwater springs which surge from the Velebit mountain. The sea in Velebit Chanel is considered as of the highest quality and the cleanest part of the Adriatic sea.

Mixing of fresh and salt water especially favours the development of flora and fauna so in this area there is plenty of fish.

Diving

Thanks to the crystal – clear sea of the Velebit Chanel and the diversity of local marine life this area has become one of the most popular diving venue in Mediteranean.

For serious scuba diving you will need diving certificate and before being allowed to dive in Croatia you should pay registration fee to the local harbor masters office (circa 15 EUR).

Rent a boat

You can rent a boat. Regardless how skilled or experienced a seaman you are, renting a boat can be one of your ultimate holiday experiences.

You can enjoy boating, fishing or (scuba) diving, you can visit many lonely coves and do many other things.

To rent a boat you’ll need an adquate internationally recognised boat licence.These prove the holder has undergone formal training and has all the necessary boating skills to manage a boat.

Windsurfing

Velebit Chanel is a real paradise for the windsurfers. At the same time it is safe and challenging. The researches showed that some kinds of winds blow almoust 350 days in a year in the Velebit Chanel. In summer afternoons, usually blows light wind called Maestral, suitable for the surfers. In late afternoons, Maestral grows stronger. We advise to keep track of weather reports and avoid possible sudden storm, called bora or tramontana.

So, bring with you your surfboard and be sure you will experience unforgettable moments.

Hiking

Velebit has always been a favourite hiking destination. Hiking possibilities on Velebit are literally endless. It can be easily said that on Velebit one has enough possibilities for a life time! There is approximately 1000 km of forest roads and paths from those intended for tourists to those intended for mountaineers, leading to the highest peaks of Velebit. These range from easy half day walks to longer multi-day hikes using a number of mountain huts in the Nature Park Velebit.

The many roads build on Velebit are the masterpieces of the building heritage and stone-carving skills.

It’s extraordinariness is in abundant karst forms, incredible diversity like contrast between seaboard and inland side, unity of sea and mountain, botanical and zoological rarities, amazing forests, unforgettable sea views, good and numerous access’s, solid network of mountain huts and refuges, two national parks, natural preserves, good network of marked paths. There is also a lot of attractive and safe unmarked hiking trails. It is ungrateful task to pick best hikes among so many possible. To see whole of Velebit in short time is impossible. You can go anywhere and be sure that it was the right decision.

Hiking is the only way to really get to know Velebit. Because of the most stable weather, the most appropriate period for a visit is the from mid May to October. In summer the ascents from coastal side should be avoided during the hotest hours, because bare and stony hill-sides are exposed to sunshine and sometimes is there unendurable hot.

Near the house are convenient pedestrian approaches to Velebit trails and paths. If you choose to hike you will get all the necessary advice. It is also possible to hire a guide who knows perfectly Velebit and all his beauties and secrets.

There is also the very close access to the Velebit trails and paths by car. Visitors with cars can take an advantage by using a large network of forest macadam roads to access some of the high peaks. You can get as close as 1 or 2 hours of walking from any of the high peaks on Velebit. Condition of some roads require use of 4x4 vehicles.

If you want to hike during your vacation, bring with you adequate equipment. It's possible to buy hiking equipment in nearby specialized store.

Cultural heritage

The part of rich heritage are numerous wells and springs, water-mills, sacral objects, traditional trails and "mirila" – these are specially arranged stones along the Velebit traditional trails where people used to take some rest during the transport of their dead from the mountain towards its foothill. This is a specific cultural heritage in this area.

Premuziceva Staza

Especially valuable is 50km long Premuziceva Staza path (masterpiece of the dry stone walls construction) along Nord and Mid Velebit, with phenomenal views towards the sea from bird’s perspective, which doesn’t have match in our country and maybe further beyond it.

Velebit hiking trail

Velebit hiking trail (Velebit mountain path) is mountain trail leading through the most interesting landscapes of Velebit starting at Zavižan and ending at Velika Paklenica. Route of the Velebit hiking trail is about 100 km long. The trial offers hikers a complete image of Velebit main features, and all paths are marked with tables and signs (usual red-white mountaineer signs).

Climbing

Climbing on Velebit officially began in 1938.

Paklenica became famous climbing area for alpinists around Europe and wider. Around 1000 new routes were opened in the cliffs of the canyon. Good thing about Paklenica is that climbing is possible year round. All this goes for Velika Paklenica canyon. Tempting cliffs are also in Mala Paklenica, neighboring canyon, but climbing is forbidden there, because endangered Bjeloglavi Sup (Griffon Vulture) nests in its cliffs.

Climbing is possible also on many places and peaks all over Velebit like:

• Veliki Kozjak (North Velebit)
• Dabarski Kukovi (Mid Velebit)
• Bacic Kuk (Mid Velebit)
• Velinac (Mid Velebit)
• Stapina (South Velebit)
• Tulove Grede (SE Velebit)

If you want to climb during your vacation, bring with you adequate equipment. It's possible to buy climbing equipment in nearby specialized store.

Cycling

Mountain Biking Routes

One of the best way to appreciate the expansive mountain scenery is a mountain bike ride. There is a lot of Mountain Biking Routes on Velebit.

The Nature Park Velebit makes for some exceptionally good cycling along both marked and unmarked trails. Among them, there are twelve best known and marked cycling trails in the Velebit Nature Park, and some of them can be combined. All are exceptionally attractive because the ride provides a delightful experience of the forest, mountain and carnival phenomena of Velebit and the sea.

Take your pick from an abundance of trails in the Velebit and be prepared for some cool cycling.

When using the cycling routes you should be extra careful and observe traffic regulations.

Excursions

You can go on excursions to nearby national parks:

• National park Paklenica
• The Northern Velebit National Park
• National park Krka
• National park Kornati
• National park Plitvice Lakes

You can visit nearby towns Starigrad, Karlobag or some places on the island of Pag.