Otočac is located in the Lika-Senj County. It is both a town and a municipality in the valley of the Gacka River, where you will find affordable accommodation in Otočac if you are eager for the marvelous untouched nature and peace that such a landscape offers. You will reach Otočac with a pleasant drive of 140 kilometers from Zagreb to the south, only 40 kilometers from Gospić. You will find it at the foot of the mighty Velebit mountain. About ten thousand inhabitants live here, scattered across the slopes of the city and the surrounding area, which covers an area of around 500 square meters. Otočac is a place where we will retreat if we seek the revitalization of mind and body, but even an active vacation in Otočac is not impossible because it offers numerous trails for exploring on foot or on two wheels. The Gacka Valley is considered one of the most beautiful in Croatia, and the abundance of trout makes it an attractive destination for lovers of river fishing. People have lived here since prehistoric times, as evidenced by the findings in Pećina in Lešće, and Otočac itself is mentioned on the Baška Tablet, the oldest Croatian monument, written in Glagolitic script around 1100. The center of Otočac is adorned with Fortica, a fortress from the 16th century, and the city also houses the Gacka Museum. The gastronomy is unforgettable with plenty of game and products from Croatian villages, especially Lika, famous for its ecological farming and delicious indigenous products. Otočac is a small, fruitful paradise for unforgettable vacation and sweet travel memories.
