- Starigrad-Paklenica is situated 40 km north of Zadar, at the foot of the Velibit Mountains, the biggest Croatian mountain massif.
- Paklenica is Croatian National park that covers the most attractive parts of southern Velebit, as well as its highest peaks, all located in Lika region.
- Climbing Paklenica. Paklenica National Park is the most visited climbing spot in Croatia, and the one of the largest in Southeast Europe.
- The vistas of Velebit rising above the resort of Starigrad-Paklenica, which are at once intimidating and alluring, beckon those seeking light-hearted adventure.
- It represents a karstic phenomenon. Paklenica is a common name for two canyons: Small and Big Paklenica, covering an area of 96 km2 (37 mile2).
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- The air turns hotter and the terrain becomes harsher on the walk down Velika Paklenica, the jagged canyon that cuts squarely through the middle of the park.
- Both the Velika Paklenica Canyon, 14 km long, and Mala Paklenica Canyon, 12 km long, are deeply cut into the massive south face of the Velebit mountains.
- Paklenica National Park is located slightly inland from the coast of North Dalmatia , situated about 47km north (northeast) from Zadar .
- The entrance to Velika (Big) Paklenica is accessed from the coastal village of Starigrad and it is the main entrance to the National Park.