Quick Tips

Undoubtedly, the highlight of any stay at Hotel Mance is the dining experience with some planning to have at least one full dinner at the restaurant. It is well known for such authentic local cuisine. All visiting guests are hence urged to inquire about which fares are currently fresh and in season, with staffers a prime recommendation being river trout, goulash hearty enough from local game of deer or wild boar, and tasty concoctions of wild mushrooms picked in the nearby forests. That’s real, from-the-region taste.

Arrange a river activity to get the most out of the location. A great hack is direct communication with the owners of the hotel to organize a rafting or kayaking trip on the Kupa River. They have strong local connections and have been in a partnership with highly experienced local guides. This guarantees your safety on this very exciting and memorable trip they will organize for you. They organize it so that your whole family can have a gentle float trip, or maybe you are hungry for some whitewater.

There are some beautiful spots, but to really uncover the natural beauty of Gorski Kotar, you will have to drive around. Included in your itinerary must be a visit to the “Zeleni Vir” (Green Spring) and “Vražji Prolaz” (Devil’s Passage) nature reserve, located just half an hour of nice driving from the hotel. This wonderful protected area has an enormous wellspring, quite some nice waterfalls, and a rather deep canyon that tourists cross walking on wooden paths- quite ‘off-the-beaten-path’ for a holiday.

Finally, be ready for a real nature escape. The village is small and there are few services so bring any specialty snacks or creature comforts you can’t live without. Most importantly, come with good walking shoes for dirt paths and river rocks along river courses while swimming in the rocky Kupa River. Also, carry very effective insect repellents for the evenings when various bugs in the area will come out. By getting ready for an unsophisticated sporting rest, you will wholeheartedly get to know the exceptional natural beauty and silence of this corner of Croatia.