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National parks near Preko, Zadar

The closest national park to Preko, Zadar is Paklenica National Park — about 35.1 km (21.8 mi) away, or roughly 50 min of driving.

7 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Paklenica, Kornati, Northern Velebit, Krka, Plitvice Lakes, Brijuni, and Risnjak.

National parks near Preko

Parks ranked by distance from Preko
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Paklenica National Park35.1 km (21.8 mi)50 minDoable as a day trip
Kornati National Park36.7 km (22.8 mi)51 minDoable as a day trip
Northern Velebit National Park67.4 km (41.9 mi)1 hr 24 minDoable as a day trip
Krka National Park71 km (44.1 mi)1 hr 28 minDoable as a day trip
Plitvice Lakes National Park91.4 km (56.8 mi)1 hr 48 minDoable as a day trip
Brijuni National Park142 km (88.3 mi)2 hr 32 minDoable as a day trip
Risnjak National Park153 km (95 mi)2 hr 42 minDoable as a day trip
Monti Sibillini National Park203 km (126 mi)3 hr 27 minBest as a weekend
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park222 km (138 mi)3 hr 43 minBest as a weekend
Mljet National Park232 km (144 mi)3 hr 52 minBest as a weekend

Towns and cities in Preko

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Preko?

Paklenica National Park, about 35.1 km (21.8 mi) away and roughly 50 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Preko in a day?

Paklenica National Park, Kornati National Park, Northern Velebit National Park, Krka National Park, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Brijuni National Park, and Risnjak National Park — all within about three hours' drive.