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Zavratnica is known as one of the most beautiful bays in the northern Adriatic. It is located south of the village of Jablanac, from where the ferry connection to the island of Rab has been for decades.
An interesting stone path carved into the steep coast leads to Zavrtnica. Zavratnica is originally a flooded valley surrounded by steep 100 meter high canyon cliffs. The length of the bay is around 900 meters, while the width varies between 50 and 100 meters. 129 plant species thrive in Zavratnica, of which 100 are indigenous and 29 foreign species. The upper trail with a lookout point and the picturesque lower trail by the sea were built at the beginning of the 20th century. Around this time, Zavratnica became a popular summer destination for the Viennese and Prague elite. During the Second World War, a German battleship was sunk in the bay, which is now a real challenge for many research divers. At the end of the 19th century, the Croatian writer Vjenceslav Novak (1859-1905) wrote in the secluded bay for several years.
It was in this natural pearl that the writer also found inspiration for his many literary works. In 1978, UNESCO listed Zavratnica Bay as part of the Velebit Park on the list of world biosphere reserves.