Gorice on the Edge of Krka National Park

• Gorice lies on the edge of Krka National Park.
• Local road L 65022 runs from Ž6246 via Ićevo, Bratiškovci, and Gorice to Vaćani on Ž6278.
• The Krka landscape from Skradinski most to the river mouth has been protected since September 1968.
• From Skradin, Skradinski buk can be reached by boat, via a cycling route, or on foot.

Gorice’s location on the edge of Krka National Park provides a clear geographic reference point. Other natural features are also found in the area around the destination. A total of 153 bird species have been recorded at Lake Prukljansko. The Guduća flows into the lake at its northwest shore, where salt water and fresh water meet. The Guduća is also home to numerous frogs, marsh turtles, harmless grass snakes, and many bird species.

The protected Krka landscape also has precisely defined boundaries: it extends from Skradinski most to the river mouth and has been protected since September 1968. When planning your trip, you can distinguish among three different natural settings: the national park on the edge of Gorice, the Krka landscape, and the habitats around the lake and the Guduća. The places and areas mentioned should not be confused with Gorice itself.

Local road L 65022 provides a clear point of reference for Gorice and the settlements along its route: it runs from Ž6246 via Ićevo, Bratiškovci, and Gorice to Vaćani on Ž6278. No specific travel time or distance is provided; for your planning, the listed sequence of roads and places is the useful reference.

Skradin is the stated starting point for visiting Skradinski buk. From there, you can reach the waterfall by boat, via a cycling route, or on foot. If you plan to take the boat, check seasonal transport arrangements separately. This way, your choice of route is based on the options actually listed.

Turina Fortress in Skradin represents a different historical period from Bribirska glavica. Turina was built during the rule of Ban Pavao I Šubić Bribirski (1273–1312), on the remains of a prehistoric Liburnian hillfort. Bribirska glavica, by contrast, reveals a long sequence of settlement, from prehistoric times through the Liburnian period and early and late antiquity to early Croatian history and the early and late Middle Ages.

Bribirska glavica is associated with ancient Varvaria and early Croatian Bribir. The archaeological site covers about 72,000 square meters and lies 300 meters above sea level. These figures give an idea of its size and location; its successive historical periods make it a different focus from the medieval Turina Fortress.

The Ferdinand Budicki Museum in Skradin also offers a cultural point of interest. The museum’s program at Scardona Park includes themed exhibitions, lectures and discussion sessions, film screenings, technical workshops, and restorations. Individual activities may change over time. If you plan to attend a specific lecture or workshop, check the current program beforehand.

Skradinska torta is made with almonds, walnuts, and honey and served as a welcome treat with a glass of rose liqueur. In the wider travel area, Skradinski rižot is also known as a Skradin specialty. Regional cuisine also includes fish dishes featuring eel and trout, pršut (dry-cured ham) dried in the Bora wind in the hinterland of Skradin, and meat dishes. These foods are associated with Skradin and should not be understood as being offered in Gorice.

A personal childhood memory of a future olive oil producer takes us to a family farm in Gorice. A horse, a foal, a cow, goats, and pigs were kept there. Grain and clover were grown on the farm, which also had a vineyard, a fig tree, and a few olive trees. These details offer a glimpse into a particular family history from Gorice.

Discover more destinations: Dubravice, Krkovic, Lađevci, Bribir, and Skradin.

How do you get to Skradinski buk?

From Skradin, you can reach Skradinski buk by boat, via a cycling route, or on foot. Check seasonal transport arrangements separately when planning your trip.

What is the difference between Turina and Bribirska glavica?

Turina is a medieval fortress built on the remains of a prehistoric Liburnian hillfort. Bribirska glavica represents a sequence of settlement from prehistoric times to the late Middle Ages and is associated with ancient Varvaria and early Croatian Bribir.

What does the Ferdinand Budicki Museum collection include?

The collection includes vintage cars, motorcycles, bicycles, photographs, artifacts, and memorabilia.

Go to the wider travel overview: Općina Skradin.