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  • ANNOUNCED Croatian Walking Festival in Lika this September

    This year, the Croatian Walking Festival will be held in Lika, which will once again gather numerous participants from all over Croatia and abroad. In the host cities of Gospić and Otočac, participants will walk the paths named Tesla and Gacka – that is, walk as many as six...
  • The story of how Otočac got its name

    There is an interesting story behind the name of Otočac, city in Lika located in the valley of river Gacka. Name of the city preserved the memory of one island, thanks to which Otočac survived to this day. The word Otočac in Croatian language literally means “small island”. One...
  • Once again Lika was delighted by successful business women!

    5th international conference about women in entrepreneurship “Žene i točka“ was successfully organized in Otočac. Successful business women from Croatia and abroad were guests of the 5th in a row International conference about women in entrepreneurship called “Žene i točka” which is now traditionally organised during December in Otočac....
  • CULTURAL HERITAGE OF CROATIA The mills of the Gacka river

    River Gacka that springs in The Gacka Valley near Otočac is the third-longest sinking river in the world and her beauty is truly one of a kind. The waters of Gacka are extremely clean and rich in oxygen and the Gacka source area consists of numerous and picturesque springs,...
  • PICTURE-PERFECT LOCATIONS 6 Places to get the Perfect Instagram Photo!

    In Lika-Senj County & Around… Let`s be honest – Instagram feed is largely made up of perfect selfies and even better food. Ok, also some wise quotes and cute pets… So if you`re in search of perfect Insta locations in our area, we have your back! The next 6 enchanting...
  • VIDEO Stay at home and fantasize about Otočac!

    In a situation where all but the necessary trips are put on hold, tourist boards around the world suggest that now is the perfect time to explore, discover and plan your future trip. One of them is Otočac Tourist Board who shared the beautiful video from Otočac. Stay at...
  • SAVE THE DATE 3rd Croatian Walking Festival announced!

    The first week of September is now traditionally reserved for Croatian Walking Festival, organized by the Croatian Walking Association and Lika-Senj County Tourist Board. This year, the Festival will be held on September 5 and 6 in Gospić and Otočac on three routes in each city. Last two years,...
  • SUGGESTIONS Where to spend New Year`s Eve in Lika-Senj County!

    New Year`s Eve celebration is just a few days away and if you have not yet decided where to spend the loudest night of the year, here are 4 suggestions where to celebrate in Lika-Senj County. In the center of Gospić “December in Gospić” ends with a great New...
  • TRADITIONAL MEAL In Lika we serve trout on Christmas Eve!

    Christmas Eve or Badnjak is traditionally part of the advent fast period when we serve meatless food, and one of the more popular Christmas Eve dishes is fish. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day foods vary from country to country, even from city to city, and in Lika, there’s not...