Rakovica is a small village in the middle of Croatia, just five miles from the Bosnian border. The village is most often used as a base point for visiting the famous Plitvice Lakes National Park and Caves of Barać, more on those later. This is a small village but given its excellent location, there are quite a few Rakovica apartment rentals available to book.

Plitvice Lakes National Park is the oldest national park in Southeast Europe and the largest in the country of Croatia. It was established over 60 years ago and is protected by the Croatian government. In 1979 the park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and almost 1,000,000 visitors a year visit this stunning park. Rakovica holiday rentals are the best choice for serviced accommodation when it comes to being close to the park; with almost 300 square kilometres to explore, there are plenty of activities to enjoy here.

The park is home to numerous lakes, many of which have quite strange names such as Goat Lake, Scrub Lake, Gypsy’s Lake and Hermit Lake. Local publications and tourist information centres explain the origins of these names. For example, Goat Lake gained its name from farmers using an island in the middle of the lake to house their goats and protect them from wolves. A Rakovica holiday apartment doesn't just give you access to the park, but also to all of the mythology and history associated with it.

The second most popular tourist attraction close to Rakovica is the Caves of Barać. These spectacular caves were first opened to visitors since 1892 but because of the two World Wars, were closed down and forgotten about for a long period of time. They were reopened in 2004 and are now one of the primary attractions for those staying in Rakovica holiday lettings. The caves are home to a breathtaking selection of stalactites and stalagmites and are lit up to produce a wonderful atmosphere.

Being so close to the Bosnian border, day trips into that country are very possible from Rakovica, especially to the Bosnian town of Bihać. This is an attractive and traditional Baltic town of about 60,000 people and is known for its natural beauty. Another day trip to take from your Rakovica serviced residence is to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. The capital is about two hours’ drive away and you will probably use its airport to reach Rakovica in the first place.

Serviced and self-catered apartments, flats, holiday lets and aparthotels can be up to 30% cheaper than most equivalent hotel rooms and are becoming increasingly popular due to the freedom they offer. Whether it’s a short stay apartment you are looking for or a long term apartment, our holiday apartments combine all the amenities and comforts of home. With plenty of room why stay in a cramped hotel room when you can stay in spacious surroundings in and around Rakovica.

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