Jadovno Memorial

WW2 camp.

Jadovno Memorial sits in Lika & Gorski Kotar, a part of Croatia with its own character, and the spomenik is the reason most people stop.

Many are poorly signposted, so save the coordinates before you lose signal.

Practical info

• Entry: look up the current price and opening hours before you go. Both change through the year, and a few spots close completely out of season.
• How to get there: Use the map above for directions. Town parking is usually paid and signposted, watch for the blue P zones, and allow extra time if a ferry is part of your route.

When to go

Aim for May to October at Jadovno Memorial, and within that, June and September for warm water without the peak crowds. High summer means heat and queues; winter, by contrast, is quiet, cheap and surprisingly handsome inland.

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