Villas in Starigrad-Paklenica
Starigrad-Paklenica suits walkers and climbers who want the Velika Paklenica gorge close by, on the coast below the Velebit mountains. Homes are spread over roughly 13 km around the town, and only a minority have a pool.
- Villas
- 49
- From, per week
- £342
About Starigrad-Paklenica
Starigrad-Paklenica is a municipality of about 1,700 people, of whom just over 1,000 live in the village itself. Paklenica has two parallel gorges, Velika and Mala. Velika Paklenica is described as a climbers' Mecca, and a rocky trail runs through it to a mountain lodge about 6 km from the entrance; Mala Paklenica is recommended only for experienced hikers. The Velebit range behind runs about 145 km. The village has older layers too: the Roman settlement of Argyruntum stood on a small island east of the port, now silted, and about 400 tombs were excavated. Homes are scattered along the coast around Starigrad-Paklenica, mostly small and sleeping around five, with no saunas and few gardens. Evenings are quiet.
Is Starigrad-Paklenica right for you?
- Best for
- Walkers and climbers wanting the gorge and Velebit coast
- Not for you if
- You want one compact base, because homes here run along about 13 km of coast.
Near Starigrad-Paklenica
Velika Paklenica
The main gorge entrance for the national park, with a rocky trail to a mountain lodge about 6 km in.
Rovanjska
A settlement in the Starigrad area, with a St George chapel dating from the 9th or 10th century.
Argyruntum
The Roman settlement beside the old port, where about 400 tombs were excavated.
Zadar
The county's main city, whose airport is about 40 minutes away from Starigrad-Paklenica by car.
Getting to Starigrad-Paklenica
Zadar airport is about 40 minutes by car. Arriva runs about three buses a day from Zadar bus station to Paklenica. A car is much easier, because homes are spread along the coast and the gorge entrance is a separate trip.
When to go to Starigrad-Paklenica
Nearly every home has air conditioning, so summer is the main beach season. If you plan to walk or climb in Paklenica, check opening and entrance details on the park's own site before booking a day, and note that Mala Paklenica is only for experienced hikers.
Villas in Starigrad-Paklenica
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2-Bedroom Home, Starigrad-Paklenica
Starigrad-Paklenica, North Dalmatia, Croatia
5
2
0
Air ConBBQParking+10 more
from£86
per night
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Altes Steinhaus Goranova Kuca
Starigrad-Paklenica, North Dalmatia, Croatia
4
2
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Air ConBBQParking+11 more
from£122
per night
Apartman Beli 1
Starigrad-Paklenica, North Dalmatia, Croatia
4
2
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Air ConBBQParking+8 more
from£67
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Starigrad-Paklenica
Starigrad-Paklenica, North Dalmatia, Croatia
2
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1-Bedroom Home, Starigrad-Paklenica
Starigrad-Paklenica, North Dalmatia, Croatia
4
1
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Villa Opera
Starigrad-Paklenica, North Dalmatia, Croatia
8
4
0
Air ConDishwasherGarden+9 more
from£586
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Starigrad-Paklenica villa holidays: questions answered
What is Paklenica?
Paklenica is a national park in the Velebit mountains with two parallel torrent gorges, Velika and Mala Paklenica. Starigrad-Paklenica is the coastal municipality at the entrance to the Velika Paklenica canyon.
Is Starigrad-Paklenica good for climbing?
Yes. Velika Paklenica is a climbers' Mecca. Walkers can follow a rocky trail through the gorge to a mountain lodge about 6 km from the entrance.
How far is Starigrad-Paklenica from Zadar airport?
About 40 minutes by car. Without one, Arriva runs about three buses a day from Zadar bus station, not the airport.
How big is Starigrad-Paklenica?
Small. The municipality had 1,697 residents in 2021, and the village itself 1,051. Homes listed here run along about 13 km of coast, so addresses vary.
Is there Roman history at Starigrad-Paklenica?
Plenty: the Roman settlement of Argyruntum stood on a small island east of the port, now silted, and about 400 tombs have been excavated.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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