Lika, Croatia

Region of Croatia

Lika

Karst wilderness, wolves and waterfalls

Landmarks
51 landmarks
Cities
21 cities
Visited
0/51 visited
Suggested stay
Suggested stay 3–5 days
1UNESCO
2Castles
2Churches
6Museums
28Nature
5Hidden Gems
3Historical
2Viewpoints
Uphill1

Uphill walking route

1 landmarks in this walkable pocket

Distance
0.00 km
Walking
0 min
Visits
20 min
Difficulty
Easy stroll

Overview

About Lika

Lika is a high karst plateau of forests, meadows and old shepherd villages, sparsely populated and dramatic. It hides Plitvice Lakes, Northern Velebit National Park, brown bears, wolves and lynx, and the Gacka — one of Europe's clearest trout rivers.

Quick facts

At a glance

Country
Croatia
Landmarks
51
Cities
21
Suggested stay
3–5 days

Eat & drink

Restaurants, cafés and bars

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    Travel tips

    Good to know

    • 01

      Coastal ferries book out in July–August; reserve Jadrolinija tickets weeks ahead.

    • 02

      The kuna is gone — Croatia joined the euro in 2023.

    • 03

      ZET trams in Zagreb and city buses use contactless card payment.

    • 04

      Wild camping is illegal; use one of the country's many licensed campsites.

    • 05

      Wear reef shoes on pebble beaches — sea urchins are common.

    • 06

      Konoba means a family-run tavern; that's where the peka lives.

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