Accommodation in Maslenica
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Beaches in Maslenica
Maslenica lies between the Novigrad Sea, the Zrmanja river and the Velebit mountains. The Jasenice tourist board names two beaches here, Tratarica and Male Vrulje, and credits Velebit and the Tulove grede ridge with the municipality's natural pebble beaches. Further beaches are in Rovanjska (Rovanjska and Splovina) and Modrič.
Getting to Maslenica
Maslenica is on the A1 motorway. On the Maslenica–Zadar 1 section the motorway crosses the Maslenica bridge, which is 377.60 m long and 20.40 m wide, with a 200 m arch. The older Maslenica bridge dates from 1961. Routes and tolls are on our travel page, and the forecast is on the Maslenica weather page.
Trips from Maslenica
The Zrmanja canyon is reached via Jasenice, towards Obrovac. The Majstorska cesta is a 41 km mountain road from the 19th century with views of the Velebit peaks, the Zadar hinterland and the sea. The Jasenice tourist board lists Krka, Plitvice Lakes and Paklenica national parks as excursions. Paklenica is in Starigrad-Paklenica (Starigrad Paklenica) and has 150–200 km of hiking trails. Also nearby: Novigrad.
Frequently asked questions – holidays in Maslenica
Which beaches are in Maslenica?
The Jasenice tourist board names Tratarica and Male Vrulje as the beaches of Maslenica. The municipality has natural pebble beaches, with more in Rovanjska and Modrič.
How long is the Maslenica bridge on the A1?
The Maslenica bridge on the A1 motorway is 377.60 m long and has a 200 m arch (Jasenice Tourist Board). It carries both lanes of the motorway on the Maslenica–Zadar 1 section.
What can you visit near Maslenica?
From Maslenica you can reach the Zrmanja canyon via Jasenice and drive the 41 km Majstorska cesta. The Jasenice tourist board lists the Krka, Plitvice Lakes and Paklenica national parks as excursions.
What can you do in Paklenica National Park near Maslenica?
Paklenica National Park, in Starigrad-Paklenica, has the Velika and Mala Paklenica canyons and 150–200 km of hiking trails. The park describes itself as Croatia's most visited climbing centre (np-paklenica.hr).
Data sources: visitjasenice.hr, np-paklenica.hr · Updated: October 2026
