Gospić is the administrative centre of the Lika Senj County – the greenest county in Croatia. National parks of Plitvice, Velebit and North Velebit are also located in Lika, a place in which many tourists from Croatia and worldwide find their place for relaxation and enjoyment. Gospić is a cosy city offering numerous free time activities for active tourists, mountaineers and bikers. Important noting is that Gospić has total of 397 km of bike roads also known as “The roads of Velebit” that connect surrounding places of Gospić to Štirovača, a valley at the foot of Velebit. Except of bikers, Gospić also hosts mountaineers and lovers of adventure sports. Rizvan City is an adventure parklocated only few kilometres away from Gospić. This outdoor centre offers accommodations in traditional Lika cottages, bungalows and camping possibilities. Mountaineers and other nature lovers will find their peace in the Velebit, the lengths mountain of Croatia.
An advantage of staying overnight in Gospić in summer is the cool mounting air and around half an hour of travel to reach the Adriatic coast and relax on one of the beaches in or around Karlobag. Such a luxury does not exist in many places in the world. Gospić is offering a variety of accommodations too; two hotels and a number of private accommodations in traditional or newly renovated family homes as well as small family farms around the city. Beside beautiful nature that can be admired all four seasons, Gospić is also providing a rich culinary offer of national Lika cuisine. Everyone vising Gospić should certainly visit Memorial Park Nikola Tesla in Smiljan – the birth place of this big genius and visionary Nikola Tesla.
