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Things to see in Velika (Croatia): 14 places and when to go
Velika is a town in Croatia, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (8), Nature (6), Hiking (6). The best known are Papuk Nature Park, Češljakovački vis and Lipovac. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: March to April and November. In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 32. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Croatia · 45.4673, 17.6586
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (8) · Nature (6) · Hiking (6) · Wildlife (1) · With kids (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- March to April and November.
- Nearest airport
- ZAG Velika Gorica, 128 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Papuk, at 953 m.
What to see in Velika
The places in and around Velika, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Papuk Nature ParkPark in Virovitica-Podravina County, Croatia5.8 km
- Češljakovački visSummit5.6 km
- LipovacSummit4.2 km
- LomSummit12 km
- PapukSummit7.5 km
- Stražemanski gradSummit3.3 km
- Aquapark ShhhumaWith kids79 m
- Kutjevački podrumWinery18 km
- Planinarska kuća JezerceHiking4.3 km
- Planinarska kuća LapjakMountains · Hiking78 m
- Planinarska kuća TrišnjicaMountains · Hiking5.0 km
- Planinarski dom JankovacMountains · Hiking6.4 km
- Planinarsko sklonište MališćakHiking2.7 km
- Slavonski planinarski putHiking8.8 km
When to go to Velika
The best time to visit Velika is May to October; also possible: March to April and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:54
- FebBetter not10:09
- MarPossible11:37
- AprPossible13:18
- MayBest time14:42
- JunBest time15:28
- JulBest time15:09
- AugBest time13:55
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:41
- NovPossible9:15
- DecBetter not8:32
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 32. In May, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to Croatia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Velika
The nearest main airport is Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG, Velika Gorica), 128 km as the crow flies. How to get around Croatia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Slavonski Brod7 places44 km
- Belišće5 places63 km
- Đurđevac6 places79 km
- Bjelovar5 places80 km
- Osijek21 places80 km
- Suza8 places93 km
And all of Croatia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Velika?
The best known: Papuk Nature Park, Češljakovački vis, Lipovac, Lom, Papuk. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Velika?
May to October; also possible: March to April and November. In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 32.
How do you get to Velika?
The nearest main airport is Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG), 128 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Velika as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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