Out and About
The seventh largest lake in Croatia - over 2 sq km.
Nature walks around lake, swimming in summer and
fishing all year round.
A world record 25kg trout was once caught in this very lake!
50 hectare nature park. Very close to Lokvarka Caves.
Tallest fir tree in Gorski Kotar (37m high & 500 yrs old).
Sculptures. Arts Colony. Caves. Restaurant.
The cave is divided into 4 halls (3 of which are accessible
to visitors). Stalagmites, stalactites and underground lake.
Temperatures of 6.5°C - 8°C year round.
Narrow gorge surrounded by steep wooded cliffs.
Scenic walk to canyon's lowest point, where there is
a cave and lake.70m high waterfall which completely
freezes over in winter.
Croatia's sixth biggest national park - over 63 sq km.
Several marked footpaths, circular walks & nature treks.
Mountain lodge. Restaurant. Abundant flora and fauna.
UNESCO World Heritage Site covering 30,000 hectares. Long woodland nature trail among 16 lakes connected
by a series of waterfalls. Boat ride across lake.
Tourist train. Restaurants.
Variety of pistes plus 10km cross-country skiing.
Mountain lodge. Night skiing. 6 ski lifts. Ski school. Equipment hire. Sledging. Skidoos. Sea views from slopes. Hiking all year round.
White Water Rafting - 25 mins from Lokve
Beautiful setting on River Kupa in Brod na Kupi.
All levels from family to extreme!
Also kayaking, canyoning, paintballing. FORIS Adventures
Tel: +38551 837 139 or Email: info@rafting.com.hr
Last Saturday in April. Famous feast & frog jumping competition. Gastro-evenings with regional specialities
including frog legs & fish.
Tel: +38551 831 250
“Marohlinijada” mushroom competition. Traditional social
event each May. Gastro mushroom dinner party.
Tel: +38551 812 188 or +38551 812 156
Restaurant Eva, Lokve - 10 mins walk from cottage
Great food. Fresh local ingredients. Extensive menu.
Indoor & outdoor seating. Very friendly service.
Open all day from 10am. Highly recommended.
Tel: +38551 831 446 or Email: restaurant@eva.hr
Restaurant Jezero, Lokve - 10 mins walk from cottage
Open for lunch & dinner.
Indoor & outdoor dining.
Tel: + 38551 831 260
Gorski Kotar's main town. Shops. Sports facilities. Restaurants. Train & bus stations. Hunting.
Croatia's third largest city. Major seaport on Kvarner Bay.
Shops, restaurants, nightlife, harbour, ferries.
Just half an hour away lie the beautiful beaches of Crikvenica
on the Adriatic Sea. Explore the equally charming resorts of
Selce, Kraljevica and Novi Vinodolski nearby.
Chic Kvarner Riviera resort. Watersports, beaches, cafes, bars, restaurants, discos, casinos, shops, open-air concerts
& films. "Lungomare" - a 12km seafront promenade.
Marina. Boat trips. Big game fishing.
Largest city in Istria. Roman amphitheatre, museums,
concerts, beaches, fishing, sailing, diving, port, ferries.
Croatia's capital and largest city - city of culture.
Museums, theatres, galleries, palaces, cathedral.
Spectacular hilltop setting in Istria
Outdoor film fest from 27 July - 1 Aug 2009.
World-class equestrian centre & riding school in Slovenia.
Horse shows, dressage competitions, riding, carriage rides.
Ucka Mountain & Nature Park - 1hr from Lokve
Hang-gliding, parasailing, mountain biking,
1401m viewing point, hiking trails, flora & fauna.