Starigrad Paklenica is a town in northern Dalmatia, situated at the foot of the Velebit mountain, the tallest and most massive mountain range in Croatia. The biggest city in the area is Zadar, which is located 40 km away. Starigrad shares its name with a town on the island of Hvar, but to distinguish the two, it is often called Starigrad Paklenica, after the Paklenica National Park located above the town, on the southern slopes of the Velebit mountain. In the past, the locals based the economy on cattle breeding and agriculture. Nowadays, tourism is almost completely dominant in the economy of Starigrad Paklenica. The town has great predispositions for development of special types of tourism, especially rural, adventure and sports tourism. The clean and unpolluted environment provides many possibilities for ecological farming, which would incentivise the development of olive cultivation, fruit and vegetable growing, cattle breeding, beekeeping, fisheries and mariculture. Starigrad Paklenica owes a great portion of its attractiveness to the Paklenica National Park. This park encompasses the areas of Mala and Velika Paklenica canyons, known for their impressive geomorphological features, pristine nature, pine forests and abundant flora and fauna. As many other tourist destinations in Croatia, in Starigrad Paklenica it is possible to find accommodation in numerous apartments, private houses, villas, camps, hotels etc. Starigrad Paklenica is a destination suitable for anyone looking for a quiet and peaceful holiday, while the Paklenica National Park is suitable for those looking for adventure.