Located in Gacka, one of the oldest Croatian provinces, Otočac was first mentioned on the Bašćanska ploča around 1100. The city center is dominated by the parish church dedicated to the Holy Trinity, which is mentioned in the first half of the 17th century, and probably existed earlier. In...
Check out what awaits you these days in Otočac! The last days before Christmas and New Year’s Eve are full of holiday events. The rich program “Christmas magic in Gacka”, a manifestation organized by the Tourist Board of the City of Otočac and the City of Otočac, continues. Today,...
Dragan Rožman is the owner of the Leona Holiday house in Otočac, which has gotten numerous positive reviews from recent guests. It is located in a perfect location overlooking the river Gacka and it is decorated with furniture that is several hundred years old. Dragan revealed to us how...
Numerous visitors of the traditional exhibition “Autumn in Lika” were delighted when passing by the stand of Ružica Dujmović from Otočac. Decorated bags and colorful “coklje”, linen sheets and shirts, woven towels… are just a part of the assortment of traditional clothes and home textiles made by the diligent...
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...
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...
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....
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,...
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...
Located in Gacka, one of the oldest Croatian provinces, Otočac was first mentioned on the Bašćanska ploča around 1100. The city center is dominated by the parish church dedicated to the Holy Trinity, which is mentioned in the first half of the 17th century, and probably existed earlier. In...
