Place to visit
Velebit Nature Park, Croatia: what it is and when to go
Velebit Nature Park is a nature park in Croatia (Smiljan). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Nature park in Croatia · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Croatia
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- ZAD Zadar, 50 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 44.53395, 15.48496
What it is and where
Velebit Nature Park is a nature park in Croatia (Smiljan). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Smiljan, where this site lists 18 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 44.53395, 15.48496; the nearest main airport is Zadar Airport (ZAD, Zadar), 50 km as the crow flies. How to get around Croatia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Croatia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Velebit Nature Park is May to October.
- JanBetter not9:00
- FebBetter not10:13
- MarPossible11:38
- AprPossible13:15
- MayBest time14:36
- JunBest time15:21
- JulBest time15:02
- AugBest time13:52
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:43
- NovPossible9:20
- DecBetter not8:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | May to October | March to April and November |
| Wildlife | May to October | March to April and November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Velebit Nature Park has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Croatia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Croatia
To enter Croatia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Croatia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Bilaj VáraFort4.4 km
- Cathedral of the Annunciation, GospićChurch in Croatia8.8 km
- Nikola Tesla Memorial CenterBiographical and technology museum in Smiljan, Croatia14 km
- Planinarsko sklonište Marko Novković RudineMountains · Hiking14 km
- BogdanićHill in Lika-Senj County, Croatia14 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Croatia guide.
More in Croatia: Nature
- Plitvice Lakes National Park: national park of Croatia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Bay of Kotor
- Gulf of Trieste: bay in Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia
- Gulf of Venice: bay in Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia
- Kvarner Gulf: bay in Croatia
- Krka National Park: national park from the approximately 45 kilometer long section of the Krka river between Knin and Skradin and the lower reaches of the tributary Čikolain in Croatia
Every Croatia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Velebit Nature Park?
It is a nature park in Croatia. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Velebit Nature Park?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39.
How do you get to Velebit Nature Park?
The nearest main airport is Zadar Airport (ZAD), 50 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Croatia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Croatia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Bilaj Vára, Cathedral of the Annunciation, Gospić, Nikola Tesla Memorial Center. The rest is in the Croatia guide.
Keep reading
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Velebit Nature Park on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.