Rastoke Croatia | Travel guide and things to do in Slunj, Croatia
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
- In this video, we'll be taking a look at Rastoke in Croatia. Rastoke is a beautiful medieval village that is well worth a visit if you're in the Slunj.
We'll give you a travel guide to Rastoke Village in Croatia and share some tips and things to do while you're there in Slunj. If you're planning a trip to Croatia, be sure to check out Rastoke Slunj!
00:39 Where is Rastoke?
Rastoke is a village in Croatia, which is located in the Town of Slunj, known for the Slunjčica River, which flows into the Korana River at Rastoke. At Rastoke, similar natural phenomena are occurring as at the Plitvice Lakes. Rastoke is sometimes known as "the Small Lakes of Plitvice", and is connected to the Plitvice Lakes by the Korana River. Rastoke is a place of autochthonous ecologic and ethnographic significance due to its symbiosis of natural and civilizational features.
01:36 How to get to Rastoke?
Rastoke is located 1 and a half hours south of Zagreb via the E65 and D1 roads. It is possible to hire a car in Zagreb and drive down towards Rastoke. Also at the same day you can visit Plitvice, if you wish to extend your trip. To get to Rastoke you have to take the A1 motorway from Zagreb towards Karlovac. Take the Karlovac exit and turn onto the State Highway 1, following signs to Slunj and Plitvice National Park.
02:51 What is there in Rastoke?
The spot where it merges with the river Korana, Rastoke, is characterised by a natural symphony of 23 waterfalls and numerous rapids, where water roars, ripples, and celebrates life. Even the name of this small village near the town of Slunj suggests that water here flows in great quantity, as it comes from the word rastakati, which means “to pour out”. Many call this area “mini-Plitvice”, partly because Rastoke is only about 30 km away from the world-famous national park, and partly because the geological makeup of the two water systems is identical, much like the vegetation and typical karst formations, such as tufa deposits or underground waterflows.
03:58 Legends about Rastoke?
Numerous legends were created in the quiet, green-blue oasis, the most well-known one relating to Rastoke fairies. These timid forest creatures have lived in the Rastoke area since ancient times, and are mostly active at night, as they usually avoid people. According to folk tales, while the mills were grinding corn and wheat, and the millers were telling stories around the pale light of the oil lamp, the fairies would take their horses, which were resting for their return home.
04:45 Things to do in Rastoke?
Rastoke is a picturesque village to spend a pleasant day watching the waterfall formations all around. It will be an unforgettable experience to observe how 60 wooden houses with magnificent architectures in the village are located on this waterbed. The souvenir shops in the village will offer you products unique to the region and the village. Also, there is a small museum consisting of memorabilia of the villagers used to wash clothes creating makeshift washing machines using the power of the waterfalls.
05:37 Travel Tips about Rastoke
There is free open wifi throughout the village of Rastoke. You simply connect to the ‘Wifi Slunj-Rastoke’ and click ‘login’. It will automatically log in and you are free to use the wifi throughout your visit. Rastoke is a very small village. If you think to find an accommodation place on arrival, it might not be possible.
06:24 Activities in Rastoke
On hot summer days you can find refreshment on river Korana. There is a town beach is which is suitable for families, children and for all visitors. The water temperature in summer reaches up to the incredible 28°C. Apart from swimming you can enjoy in various sports activities like jumping from the diving board, playing beach volleyball, badminton, football or water games.
07:23 What to eat in Rastoke?
The village is a mix of houses, footbridges, and restaurants built on a landscape of rushing water and waterfalls. The place has quite a few options to eat, and few of them are built on the river giving you a perfect romantic view with soothing sound of the river. But one of the most popular one on the river is Petro.
08:07 What else around Rastoke?
UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Plitvice Lakes National Park is an exceptional, must-see destination which is 25km aways from the Rastoke. River Gacka is a family friendly location to enjoy it by yourself or with friends and family. Kuterevo Bear Sanctuary, a refuge for brown bears is 100km away from Rastoke.
09:05 Is it Worth Visiting Rastoke?
In fact, we would even recommend spending an entire day in Rastoke - there really is so much to see. The spectacular combination of nature and human forces in the village make Rastoke one of the best places to visit in Croatia and means visiting Rastoke has to be added to your Croatia travel itinerary.
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Very nice ... i will go there early Mai ....Grtz from Belgium
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Great information brother.
Also could you let me know how to reach this location via trains if you are able to?
Thank you so much.
Its not possible to reach there via trains. You need bus or organized tours from Zagreb. Or rent a car
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