Linden Tree Retreat & Ranch, Velebit Mountain, Croatia
Linden Tree Retreat & Ranch is an intimate and private resort on Croatia’s largest mountain, Velebit. It is nestled on 50 acres of pristine wilderness and is UNESCO protected. As the only DK Eyewitness Travel Luxury Ranch in Europe, Linden Tree is a premier horseback riding destination that appeals to those seeking eco-friendly adventure holiday. The restaurant serves seasonal food, sourced either from the surroundings or grown as part of community-based projects. Their custom designed nature adventures can be enjoyed by the whole family, groups or individuals. During the warmer months, aside from horse activities suitable both for grown-ups and children alike, you can enjoy canoe trips, hiking, trekking, mountain biking and caving. However, those seeking retreat and calmness can enjoy a good book from the library in the shade of the gorgeous secret garden trees or cool off in the swimming pool.
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Velebit is the largest mountain in Croatia and is a part of a bigger mountain chain of Dinarides stretching form the Alps, across Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro to Albania. There are valuable archaeological sites from the Stone and Iron Age (Jatara and Vaganacka cave). The most popular spots on Velebit are the peak of Vučjak, the botanical gardens on Zavižan, Rožanski kukovi, Štirovača and the Paklenica National Park.
