Tourist guide Otočac, Croatia

Otočac is a picturesque town in Lika Senj county in Croatia. It is located in the north part of Lika, in Gacka river valley between the mountains of Mala Kapela and Velebit. Fertile valley of river Gacka and Otočac was inhabited since prehistoric times, as witnessed by the numerous objects found from the Illyrian tribes Japoden who lived here. The place was first mentioned in the famous Baška tablet from the 12th century and the 13th century was under the administration of the Frankopans. An interesting fact is that the city was never conquered by the Turks, who have for centuries posed a threat. It was an important defensive stronghold until the 18th century. After passing of the Turkish threat, Otočac started to develop commerce, trade, forestry, wood, and textile industry. Today Otočac has about 10,000 inhabitants and slowly draws tourists from around the world for its pristine nature and river Gacka, the unique and cleanest river in Europe. Otočac residents offer accommodation in their private family houses, in apartments, rooms and holiday homes. When in the center of town, do not forget to visit the Museum of Gacka, which will take you on an interesting journey from the prehistory of the area until today. Nearby Otočac is offered a variety of activities such as bike rides along the river Gacka or hike on Velebit mountain, kayaking down the river Gacka, bird watching, paintball, hiking to the Northern Velebit National Park. Visit village Kuterevo, where is an interesting shelter for young bears and many other wild animals of this region Of course, you have to taste delicious traditional cuisine of Lika, like delicious trout from clean river Gacka Visit Otočac, Lika, river Gacka and Velebit mountain, perfectly natural environment for a peaceful and pleasant holiday by the clean mountain air away from urban smog and noisy crowds Search for cheap private rooms in Otočac and surroundings Apartments, rooms and holiday homes in Otočac cheaper and up to 40%, without expensive agency fees Welcome to Otočac!