Perušić
About this place
Perušić was first recorded in 1487 and takes its name from the noble Perušić family, who built a defensive fort on the hill above the settlement. Its position in central Lika and on routes linking inland Croatia with the Adriatic shaped its history. Today, its identity is especially connected with caves, the Lika River and rural landscapes. The municipality lies between Northern Velebit and Plitvice Lakes national parks and Velebit Nature Park, while Grabovača Cave Park is located within the municipality itself.
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ApartmentApartmeni Klenovica.eu
Klenovica
63 km from Perušić
up to 4 guests · 1 bedroom
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Frequently asked questions
Does Perušić have its own motorway exit?
Yes. The Perušić Tourist Board lists direct access from the A1 motorway.
What is the Perušić Tower?
It is the remnant of the old defensive fort associated with the Perušić noble family and the settlement’s history.
What activities are available on the Lika River?
The local tourist board highlights kayaking, rafting and fishing among activities in the Perušić area.
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Photo credits
- Perušić — Fraxinus Croat · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Kruščica — Zokizoran · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Apartmeni Klenovica.eu — Apartmani Klenovica.eu · courtesy of the property owner
- Senj — Palauenc05 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Rakovica — Modzzak · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
