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Zavratnica — Croatia
Wild & scenic

Zavratnica

Jablanac, Velebit · 🇭🇷 Croatia

Local gemEurope

A fjord-like inlet knifing 800 metres into the Velebit massif, its vivid water reached only on foot or by boat.

Water at Zavratnica (Jablanac, Velebit, Croatia) runs to about 24°C at the height of the season, and Jun-Sep is the window to aim for.

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Sea temperature
~24°C in the warm season
Water
Deep, vivid green-blue
Sand
Pebbles at the head of a fjord-like inlet
Swimming
Deep, clear and sheltered in the narrow inlet
Best time to visit
Jun-Sep
Setting
A slender 800-metre inlet beneath the Velebit mountains, reached on foot
Beach type
Wild & scenic
Region
Europe

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Zavratnica: frequently asked questions

Where is Zavratnica?

Zavratnica is at Jablanac, on the coast of Croatia.

What is the sea temperature at Zavratnica?

In the warm season the sea at Zavratnica reaches about 24°C. Deep, vivid green-blue.

When is the best time to visit Zavratnica?

The best time to visit Zavratnica is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Zavratnica have?

Zavratnica has pebbles at the head of a fjord-like inlet.

Is Zavratnica good for swimming?

Deep, clear and sheltered in the narrow inlet.

Photo: Ivana Hrestak (CC BY-SA 4.0) · source