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Novoselo Bilajsko

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Practical info — Novoselo Bilajsko

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🌤 Weather — 5 days

📍 Nearby

Sights nearby

💡 Tips

Use the village as a quiet base for hiking trips into the Velebit mountains.
Nights can be chilly even in summer; make sure to bring a light jacket.
Visit the Nikola Tesla Memorial Center in the nearby village of Smiljan.
In the Lika region, tap water is often drinkable and of very high quality.

🍽 Food

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Lika potatoes

Potatoes from Lika, famous throughout Croatia for their flavor.

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Škripavac cheese

Fresh cheese that „squeaks” when chewed, buy directly from farmers.

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Basa

A traditional creamy cheese often served as a side dish.

🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots

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Local cheese

Purchase cheese directly from the farmsteads in the village.

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Wooden handicrafts

Handmade items made of Lika wood, often found at local markets.

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Lika riverbanks

Quiet paths along the river, well-suited for nature lovers.

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Forest paths at Velebit foot

Secluded walks through the woods below the mountain range.

Novoselo Bilajsko is located in the heart of the historical Lika region, just a few minutes from the town of Gospić. The settlement is characterized by the vast plains of the Lika field and the imposing panorama of the Velebit massif in the background. The climate here is significantly cooler than on the coast, making the village a popular retreat in summer. Nearby flows the Lika River, known for its sinking points in the karst. The history of the place is closely linked to the defense against the Ottoman Empire, as evidenced by the nearby Bilaj fortress. Visitors can visit the ruins and enjoy a wide view over the region. The area is well-suited for cycling tours on flat country roads or more demanding mountain tours in the Velebit Nature Park. The local economy is based on livestock farming and agriculture. The region is famous for its high-quality potatoes (Lički krumpir) and Bassa cheese. Novoselo Bilajsko provides an authentic insight into life in Central Croatia, far from the tourist hotspots of the coast, yet strategically located for excursions to the Plitvice Lakes or the sea near Karlobag.