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KARLOBAG, a town and port in the Velebit Channel, in the region
of the Velebit slopes, opposite the island of Pag, with the
1.8-km wide Velebit Channel between them. At the end of the last
century the island was called Bag. The development of Karlobag
is linked with the passes Ostarija (Ostarijska Vrata) and Baske
Ostarije (955 m), through which the road to Gospic runs at a
height of 928 m. Together with the Vratnik Saddle above Senj,
this is the lowest pass over Velebit and the most suitable
connection between the central part of the Lika region and the
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The favourable traffic connections with the hinterlands gave
rise to creation of settlements already in Roman times. Chief
occupations are fishery and tourism. |
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Karlobag was, together with Senj, the most important traffic,
trade and port centre under Velebit Mountain; the road
connection with Lika via Baske Ostarije played an extremely
important role. Today Karlobag is interesting for those who want
to spend their summer holidays combining the seaside and the
mountains. |
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Along with the well-indented coast and clear sea, there are
several attractions in the town's hinterlands. Velebit Mountain,
rising above Karlobag, deserves a special mention because it has
been declared the World Biosphere Reserve. There is also Baske
Ostarije (Hotel Velebno), a famous hiking centre, with its
refreshing climate even when there is summer heat on the coast.
The river Gacka represents a heaven for anglers and a piece of
intact nature to enjoy. Mountain lovers can walk along the
marked paths: to the south, to Paklenica National Park, or
towards the north to Premuzic's Trail and farther on. |
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