Peruća Lake, Artificial reservoir between Sinj and Vrlika, Croatia
Peruća Lake extends 20 kilometers along the Cetina River, reaching depths of 64 meters and storing 541 million cubic meters of water.
The construction of the dam in 1958 submerged several villages and the Draganić Orthodox monastery, which dated back to 1395.
The surrounding communities of Vrlika and Garjak maintain traditional fishing practices and water-based activities at the Garjak rowing facility.
The lake functions as a vital component of the Cetina Hydropower System, generating electricity while providing opportunities for swimming and rowing.
During the 2003 drought, parts of the submerged medieval monastery emerged from the water for the first time since 1959.
GPS coordinates: 43.85000,16.51667
Latest update: May 12, 2025 04:18
Collection of the main waterways and bodies of water in Croatia where swimming is permitted and possible, including rivers such as the Cetina, Krka, Sava, and lakes such as Vransko jezero, Jarun, and Modro jezero. These natural sites offer clean and safe waters for swimming during the summer season.
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