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Banjol

Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia · Europe

About Banjol

Banjol is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Kampor, 11km from Zavratnica.

Banjol is a town located in Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia. With a population of 1,708, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Banjol sits in Croatia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zagreb time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Banjol to your route.

About Banjol

Banjol is a village in Croatia. Banjol is known for the feast of its patron Saint Lucia, locally known as "Šištovica".

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Where is Banjol located?

Banjol is located in Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia, Europe. The coordinates are 44.7537 latitude, 14.7738 longitude.

What is the population of Banjol?

Banjol has a population of approximately 1,708 people, making it a town in Croatia.

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Quick Information

Population
1,708
Continent
Europe
Country
Croatia
Region
Primorje-Gorski Kotar
Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Coordinates
44.7537, 14.7738

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Croatia

Police
192
Ambulance
194
Fire
193
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

HAK roadside assistance: 1987.

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Worth the detour from Banjol

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Zavratnica

A narrow fjord-like inlet below the Velebit mountains near Jablanac, ringed by a stone promenade with a sunken WWII German freighter visible from the shore. Reached by a short path from Jablanac off the coastal Magistrala.

11 km · about 20 min drive

national park

Northern Velebit National Park

Karst pinnacles and the Premužić trail thread Croatia's wildest mountain range with sweeping Adriatic views.

16 km · about 30 min drive

photogenic

Lubenice

A 4,000-year-old fortified hamlet perched 378 m directly above the sea on Cres island, its stone lanes ending at a cliff-edge view over Sv. Ivan cove. Summer evenings bring open-air concerts on the tiny square.

38 km · about 45 min drive

bridge

Krk Bridge

Twin reinforced-concrete arches leap from the mainland to Krk island; on opening in 1980 the 390 m main span was the longest concrete arch in the world, a dramatic gateway to the Kvarner islands.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Banjol

  • 57 kmKrk BridgeTwin reinforced-concrete arches leap from the mainland to Krk island; on opening in 1980 the 390 m main span was the longest concrete arch in the world, a dramatic gateway to the Kvarner islands.
  • 68 kmPlitvice Lakes Viewpoint (Veliki Slap)A viewing platform overlooking Croatia's tallest waterfall and the turquoise travertine pools that make Plitvice a UNESCO treasure.
  • 68 kmPlitvice Upper Lakes ViewpointA boardwalk viewpoint where the upper cascade of sixteen interconnected lakes stretches out in graduated shades of emerald and azure.

Driving in Croatia

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.52/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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