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Zavratnica is a 900 m long narrow inlet located at the foot of the Velebit Mountains, in the northern part of the Adriatic Sea, 1 km south of Jablanac, Croatia. Regarded as one of the major tourist attractions of the northern coastal area because of its beauty, Zavratnica was designated a protected landscape in 1964.
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Zavratnica

53287, Croatia
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Zavratnica is a 900 m long narrow inlet located at the foot of the Velebit Mountains, in the northern part of the Adriatic Sea, 1 km south of Jablanac, Croatia. Regarded as one of the major tourist attractions of the northern coastal area because of its beauty, Zavratnica was designated a protected landscape in 1964.

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4.9
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5.0
3y

It is stated to cost 30 HRK, but we've met no-one who ask for it.

You can go down on foot from the viewpoint that is Southeast from the tip of the valley. It takes about 25-30 minutes and you can park your car at the viewpoint you have to walk back from the viewpoint roughly 3 minutes and the turn left, through harsh rocky sights for about 5 minutes, then there is an easier path after. There's toilet down there.

You really should not forget your gopro in the car as I did :)

It is really beautiful and not really colder, even though...

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5.0
2y

Amazing. The highlight is the sunken ship that can easily be accessed as it is right next to the coast. Definitely take snorkeling gear to enjoy the experience. To access the site you need to take a path next to the sea that should take some 15min from the town. Almost at the end of the path there is a hut where you will have to pay for a ticket (5€ per person) and shortly after is the ship. At the bay/beach there is a bar, bathroom and some beach chairs. Several trees around so finding shade won’t...

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4.0
2y

It is NOT free if you walked from Jablanac! There is a paying post before canyon, 5 eur/person, including child. ONLY CASH, so be prepared. In the bay the water is colder and we did not see any fish in shallow water. However the underwater ferry is amazing, fishes everywhere around it so definately worth to see and snorkel here (no offical place to reach it, you can swim there from bay or just jump to water). If you are lucky there will be no rude yacht crew in middle of bay, screaming...

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Norbert MagyaricsNorbert Magyarics
It is stated to cost 30 HRK, but we've met no-one who ask for it. You can go down on foot from the viewpoint that is Southeast from the tip of the valley. It takes about 25-30 minutes and you can park your car at the viewpoint you have to walk back from the viewpoint roughly 3 minutes and the turn left, through harsh rocky sights for about 5 minutes, then there is an easier path after. There's toilet down there. You really should not forget your gopro in the car as I did :) It is really beautiful and not really colder, even though others state so.
Marcio MedeirosMarcio Medeiros
Amazing. The highlight is the sunken ship that can easily be accessed as it is right next to the coast. Definitely take snorkeling gear to enjoy the experience. To access the site you need to take a path next to the sea that should take some 15min from the town. Almost at the end of the path there is a hut where you will have to pay for a ticket (5€ per person) and shortly after is the ship. At the bay/beach there is a bar, bathroom and some beach chairs. Several trees around so finding shade won’t be a problem.
Gyongyi AlmasiGyongyi Almasi
It is NOT free if you walked from Jablanac! There is a paying post before canyon, 5 eur/person, including child. ONLY CASH, so be prepared. In the bay the water is colder and we did not see any fish in shallow water. However the underwater ferry is amazing, fishes everywhere around it so definately worth to see and snorkel here (no offical place to reach it, you can swim there from bay or just jump to water). If you are lucky there will be no rude yacht crew in middle of bay, screaming and jumping...
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It is stated to cost 30 HRK, but we've met no-one who ask for it. You can go down on foot from the viewpoint that is Southeast from the tip of the valley. It takes about 25-30 minutes and you can park your car at the viewpoint you have to walk back from the viewpoint roughly 3 minutes and the turn left, through harsh rocky sights for about 5 minutes, then there is an easier path after. There's toilet down there. You really should not forget your gopro in the car as I did :) It is really beautiful and not really colder, even though others state so.
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Amazing. The highlight is the sunken ship that can easily be accessed as it is right next to the coast. Definitely take snorkeling gear to enjoy the experience. To access the site you need to take a path next to the sea that should take some 15min from the town. Almost at the end of the path there is a hut where you will have to pay for a ticket (5€ per person) and shortly after is the ship. At the bay/beach there is a bar, bathroom and some beach chairs. Several trees around so finding shade won’t be a problem.
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It is NOT free if you walked from Jablanac! There is a paying post before canyon, 5 eur/person, including child. ONLY CASH, so be prepared. In the bay the water is colder and we did not see any fish in shallow water. However the underwater ferry is amazing, fishes everywhere around it so definately worth to see and snorkel here (no offical place to reach it, you can swim there from bay or just jump to water). If you are lucky there will be no rude yacht crew in middle of bay, screaming and jumping...
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