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Perušić

Lika-Senj, Croatia · Europe

About Perušić

Perušić is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Lički Osik, 36km from Northern Velebit National Park.

Perušić is a town located in Lika-Senj, Croatia. With a population of 752, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Perušić 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 Perušić to your route.

About Perušić

Perušić is a settlement and a municipality in Lika-Senj County, Croatia. In 2011, the municipality had 2,638 inhabitants, while the central settlement had 852. The municipality is within the mountainous Lika region of central Croatia. The Kosinj valley region sprawls alongside it. Perušić is one of the lowest

Read more inhabited municipalities in Croatia, with a shrinking population. Farming and agricultural industries are the main occupations. The small settlements of the municipality are built on hillsides due to frequent flooding.

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Perušić offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Perušić located?

Perušić is located in Lika-Senj, Croatia, Europe. The coordinates are 44.6494 latitude, 15.3833 longitude.

What is the population of Perušić?

Perušić has a population of approximately 752 people, making it a town in Croatia.

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Quick Information

Population
752
Continent
Europe
Country
Croatia
Region
Lika-Senj
Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Coordinates
44.6494, 15.3833

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 Perušić

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Plitvice Lakes

Breathtaking series of 16 terraced lakes connected by waterfalls set in a lush forested national park.

29 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Plitvice Upper Lakes Viewpoint

A boardwalk viewpoint where the upper cascade of sixteen interconnected lakes stretches out in graduated shades of emerald and azure.

32 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Plitvice Lakes Viewpoint (Veliki Slap)

A viewing platform overlooking Croatia's tallest waterfall and the turquoise travertine pools that make Plitvice a UNESCO treasure.

33 km · about 40 min drive

national park

Northern Velebit National Park

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

36 km · about 40 min drive

national park

Paklenica National Park

Dramatic Velebit canyons and big-wall climbing crags rise straight from the coast near the Maslenica bridge.

38 km · about 45 min 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.

39 km · about 45 min drive

national park

Una National Park

Emerald river canyons, cascading waterfalls, and pristine forest along the Una River in Bosnia.

45 km · about 50 min drive

bridge

Maslenica Bridge

Bridges over the narrow Novsko Ždrilo strait on the Adriatic Highway and the A1, infamous for bura gusts so fierce the crossing is regularly closed to high-sided vehicles.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Perušić

  • 32 kmPlitvice Upper Lakes ViewpointA boardwalk viewpoint where the upper cascade of sixteen interconnected lakes stretches out in graduated shades of emerald and azure.
  • 33 kmPlitvice Lakes Viewpoint (Veliki Slap)A viewing platform overlooking Croatia's tallest waterfall and the turquoise travertine pools that make Plitvice a UNESCO treasure.
  • 48 kmMaslenica BridgeBridges over the narrow Novsko Ždrilo strait on the Adriatic Highway and the A1, infamous for bura gusts so fierce the crossing is regularly closed to high-sided vehicles.

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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