EnglishVrana lake
Croatia, Northern Dalmatia
Vrana Lake Nature Park is its area of 30 square kilometers the largest natural freshwater lake in Croatia. Vrana Lake was created by flooding the field of karst groundwater. Vrana Lake is an example of cryptodepression because the lake level is above sea level and the ground of the lake is under the sea level.
Weather
- Pressure: 1007 hPa
- Humidity: 93 %
- Wind: 4 m/s
- UV index: 1
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Practical information
Recommendation: do not leave valuables in the cars, do not carry them to the beach, lock the accommodation units and close the windows before you leave, follow the traffic rules, especially in smaller towns and drive cautiously when it rains.
History and monuments
Rich finds in this area point to settlement already in ancient times. For example, the nymphaeum or aqueduct that supplied water to ancient Iadera (today's Zadar) is well known.
The village of Vrana, which is located northwest of the lake, offers a turbulent past. There are the remains of a medieval castle of the Templar order, later of the Johannite monastery, which was the site of many important battles. Originally, the castle belonged only to the Croatian kings, but later it was a center for the Templars of the whole of Croatia.
From the beginning of the fifteenth century, the Venetian masters were here. The castle was conquered by the Turks in the first half of the sixteenth century, who strengthened and repaired it. The Venetians tried to take back the Dalmatian hinterland, which they succeeded for a short time in 1647 and blew up the castle.
Another undoubtedly one of the most interesting monuments of Islamic architecture in this village is the Maškovic han, a Turkish inn from the middle of the 17th century, which was built by a local native, the Turkish vizier Jusuf Mašković.
Swimming and beach Vrana lake
The main beach of Vrana lake is situated next to the camp, near the interesting and picturesque village of Vrana. Swimming is possible at any place of Vrana Lake, we recommend a visit to a narrow channel Prosika where you can use the port for boats and smaller boats and relax with a picnic. Pebble beach are situated in Pakostane about 2 km.
Sports offer
Lake Vransko jezero offers newly built bike paths, with picnic tables and places to swim. It is also an ideal place for fishing enthusiasts. The nearby resort of Pakoštane, 7 km away, then offers a wide range of not only water sports. Windsurfing, yachting, jet skis, beach volleyball. The town also offers other sports: beach volleyball, tennis, table tennis. Full-day, single-dive and overnight boat trips for diving with Czech instructors. We also offer: trekking, horse riding, bungee jumping, speleology, horse riding, quad biking.
Traffic information Vrana lake
Airport Zadar - tel.: +385 23 205 800
Croatia Airlines - Zadar - tel.: +385 23 250 101
Main Bus station Zadar - tel.: +385 23 311 086
Main Bus station Biograd - tel.: +385 23 383 022
Ferry - Jadrolinija Biograd - tel.: +385 23 38 45 89
