Municipality of Poličnik: Nature, History and Regional Experiences

• Lake Vlačine is located in the area of Suhovare and is protected under Natura 2000 and as a bird sanctuary.
• Historic sights include Gradina Fortress, churches and the Kovačević family home.
• Murvica offers experiences featuring products from local producers and a ranch.
• The Visočane Trail includes 5- and 17-kilometer runs.

From Poličnik, you can enjoy views of fertile fields, dense forests and the Velebit mountain range. These landscape features take center stage, setting them apart from historic sights and experiences related to agriculture and regional products. If you are planning your trip around nature and scenery, Lake Vlačine is also an important part of the municipality’s landscape.

The lake is located in the area of Suhovare within the Municipality of Poličnik. It is protected under the Natura 2000 network and as a bird sanctuary; it is also home to a remarkable variety of fish and birds. As part of a revitalization project, a shelter for the recreation center was built at Lake Vlačine for all lake visitors. Fishing at the lake is described as an active tourism offer in the municipality.

In Poličnik, the archaeological remains of Gradina Fortress are among the notable historic sights. They date from the 16th century and are protected as cultural heritage. The Kovačević family home is also one of the village’s historic sights. These examples give your explorations a different focus from nature experiences or the offerings of local producers.

The Church of St. Nicholas is located in the heart of Poličnik. It was built in 1978 on the site of an older church and has a spacious nave and two bells. The Church of St. Martin, dating from 1785, stands in Dračevac Ninski. The two churches therefore differ both in their location within the municipality and in their recorded dates of construction.

In Murvica, visitors can visit an OPG (family farm) with an apple orchard and other fruit-growing areas. Horseback riding is also offered at a local ranch. If you are interested in regional foods, liqueurs, wine, cheese and cured meats are available in Murvica for tasting directly from the producers. When planning your trip, you can choose between a visit focused on agriculture, a horseback riding experience and culinary interests.

The “Dani maslinovog ulja” (Olive Oil Days) also offer insight into local olive oil production. The first event was held at the Poličnik Center for Development and Education. Samples from local olive oil producers were collected and chemically analyzed at the events; the quality results were then announced and successful producers recognized. The second event took place in Poličnik on March 13 and included an evaluation of olive oil samples as well as a professional program.

The Visočane Trail offers two different distances: a 5-kilometer run for recreational runners and families, and a 17-kilometer run. The stated distance helps you distinguish between the two running options by the length of route you prefer; it does not indicate the routes or their difficulty. Together with horseback riding in Murvica and fishing at Lake Vlačine, described as an active tourism offer, this provides a range of activities for different interests.

For orientation within the municipality, you can also visit the page for Briševo. The Adriatic Coastal Road runs along its entire length through the Municipality of Poličnik. If you would like to compare other municipalities, you can also consult the pages for Municipality of Sukošan, Municipality of Sali, Municipality of Biograd Na Moru and Municipality of Zemunik Donji.

What makes Lake Vlačine special?

The lake is near Suhovare, is protected under Natura 2000 and as a bird sanctuary, and is home to a remarkable variety of fish and birds. Fishing there is described as an active tourism offer.

What historic sights are there in Poličnik?

These include the protected archaeological remains of Gradina Fortress, dating from the 16th century, the Church of St. Nicholas and the Kovačević family home.

Which running distances does the Visočane Trail offer?

The options include a 5-kilometer run for recreational runners and families, as well as a 17-kilometer run.

For the broader travel overview: Zadar County.