The Golden Highlands of Papuk | Destination Guide | Croatia

On the southern slopes of Papuk in the Požega valley, there is an oasis of
greenery Zlatni Papuk. An area that in the distant past was an island in the
middle of the Pannonian Sea.
If you want to learn more about the missing Pannonian Sea, visit the House of
the Pannonian Sea visitor and educational center in Velika. With state-of-the-
art technology, you can find out what life used to be like in those areas and
what remains of it today.
Town of Velika
The town of Velika is the recreational and tourist center of this destination, it is
located at an altitude of 273 meters above sea level and is a true oasis of
greenery.
Shhhuma Aquapark
Here you can enjoy the first aquapark in Slavonia - Shhhuma Aquapark.
Located in the heart of the Papuk Nature Park, it offers the opportunity for all-
day fun in six swimming pools, three slides, a childrens water tower and splash
pad, as well as restaurants and bars.
In addition to the beautiful water park that you can enjoy all day, here is also
the main hiking starting point for the 954-meter-high Papuk mountain. One of
the favorite picnic spots in the Zlatni Papuk area is the Jankovac Forest Park,
located in the very heart of Papuk, which is a protected area of ​​special
harmonious beauty and lush vegetation, and is best known for the 35-meter
high Skakavac waterfall and two Jankovac lakes.
The Tourist Board Zlatni Papuk is on the map of every adventurer and active
holiday lover for a reason. In addition to walking and hiking, this area can also
be explored by bicycle paths that pass through the park area from Jankovac to
Velika, and in addition to unforgettable natural beauty, arranged bicycle routes
pass by many cultural and historical sights and by rich vineyards, for which this
area is known.
If you want to try your hand at free climbing, the Sokoline climbing area is
located near Velika on a rock made of quartzite, which makes it very solid, and
the total height is more than 50 meters. There are 10 routes with a maximum
length of up to 12 meters on the climbing area itself. The rock is ideal for
training and acquiring basic climbing skills.
Adrenaline lovers can test their dexterity on two superbly equipped polygons
in the Duboka Adrenaline Park for young and old. Polygon with 12 elements for
adults and another, slightly smaller, with nine elements for children; pristine
nature in the valley along the Dubočanka stream, the beautiful Papuk Nature
Park... - superb time in nature for the whole family.
Golden Slavonia, in addition to its many facilities and breathtaking nature, is
also known for its excellent wines. That's why we suggest everyone who
appreciates a good drop to visit wineries and wine tasting rooms, where you
can learn about the tradition of wine production, numerous wine stories and
taste a wide range of white, red and rosé wines.
When you get tired of the activities, get to know the destination through the
tastes of food and wine from local producers. The offer of original gastronomy
and local products is a great treasure of the Zlatni Papuk area.
Taste game specialties, but equally delicious freshwater delicacies such as carp
and trout. There is no shortage of traditional desserts, and it is hard to imagine
a good meal without even better wine and an unexpected delicacy - Slavonian
gin.
Homemade jams, refreshing juices, natural honey, wine, fresh seasonal fruits
and vegetables - you can find all this in the area of ​​Zlatni Papuk with the label 100% Papuk at local family farms.
If you want to spend several days in this magical beauty, you can choose
accommodation facilities in the most hidden places, from campsites to luxury
villas.
The comfort of superbly equipped villas complements the environment of
protected nature. Holiday villas are equipped with a wellness center with a
jacuzzi and sauna, as well as indoor and outdoor pools, childrens playgrounds,
bicycles and many other amenities that will complete any group or family
holiday. Holiday houses decorated in the traditional rustic Slavonian style,
with large gardens and a real Slavonian atmosphere, offer the same comfort as
modern villas.
But if you want to sleep under the starry skies of Papuk, you can acomplish
that too at Eco Camp Duboka.
For everyone who is looking for a real vacation and an escape from everyday
life, while at the same time wanting to avoid crowds, kilometer-long queues on
the roads and simply indulge in the enjoyment of nature, silence, peace and
excellent food without much effort, the area of ​​the Papuk Nature Park is the
ideal location where they will find everything theyare looking for and a place
they will want to come again.
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Yes, its very beautiful destination.