Natural beauty of the Velebit Mountain has really long continuity of the settlement, what numerous archaeological excavations prove. The population was working in the past in nomadic animal husbandry, agriculture and forestry. Geographical location and climate have a number of advantages which can be used in many different ways. On the coast of the Velebit Channel, near to the national park Paklenica, on the foundations of the ancient city Argyruntum has developed Starigrad which has become the center of the Paklenica Riviera. It is located at the foot of the mountains and on the sea shore and thus it will attract the attention of the swimmers and hikers. Today the economy of Starigrad is dominated by tourism and service industries. This area is a paradise for hikers and cave explorers but also for collectors of herbs, especially medicinal herbs such as sage, mint, wicker, St. John's wort, etc The fauna is also rich on land and in the sea. You will easily find apartments,rooms, camps...ites and a variety of entertainment venues, cultural or artistic events in Starigrad. Enjoy miles of sandy beaches, tennis courts, and sports fields. If you are interested in the history, you can visit various archaeological finds and architectural monuments in the old part of the city. From the monuments of the culture it is important to mention the Mirila (gravestones along the Velebit Mountain in the time from 17 to 20. Century), Večka tower, fortress Paklarić , Church of St. Petar and Ethnohaus Marasovići.