Vrana Lake Nature Park
Park prirode Vransko jezero
Croatia's largest natural lake, separated from the sea by only a narrow ridge; a great place for birdwatching and cycling.
Vrana Lake is about 13.6 kilometers long and has slightly brackish water. It is separated from the Adriatic Sea by a single limestone ridge. The northern part is a bird sanctuary where more than 200 species have been recorded, with wooden boardwalks and birdwatching towers. The roughly 40-kilometer cycling path around the lake is flat and offers wide views. Climbing to the Kamenjak viewpoint lets you see the lake, the sea and the islands beyond all at once. The lake is about 40 kilometers from Zadar, in the direction of Biograd. High-season entry costs about 10 euros.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–18:00 (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Galešnjak
- Kornati National Park
- Zrmanja River Canyon
- Telašćica Nature Park
- Kolovare Beach
- Land Gate & Venetian Walls
- Five Wells Square
- Museum of Ancient Glass