IN Middle Dalmatia The beautiful country of Croatia has a unique beauty of the Krka River National Park. Such a riot of green colors against the background of azure water and waterfalls is just a gift to a person exhausted by the metropolis. If you are relaxing in the area of Sibenik, Split, Trogir, or just passing by, be sure to check out the Krka National Park.
Journey to the national park in the valley of the river Krka on your own or with a guided tour
Croatia is famous for its unusually beautiful nature, and the Krka National Park can be safely called the jewel of the country. There are other river valleys, there are the famous Plitvice Lakes, which are the main competition for Krka, but these are all useless comparisons. You have to see the beauty of Krka with your own eyes, breathe in the purest air, do something extraordinary beautiful pictures and once again marvel at how such a miracle could be created by nature.
The fast-running river spreads out in the middle of a chic forest, and the numerous cascades of waterfalls and rapids that the water overcomes with fervent noise and foam give a special unusualness to this place.
It is most convenient to get to the national park from Sibenik by an ordinary regular bus from the bus station or join an organized excursion.
Getting to Krk on your own is not difficult, because regular buses drove up to the main entrance almost every 15-20 minutes. Another question is that you will also have to get to Sibenik from other cities on your own. In my opinion, if you are not relaxing in Sibenik and not in the neighboring towns (Skradin, Knin, etc.), then it is better to buy an organized excursion to visit the river.
Excursions in Croatia are offered at every step, you don’t have to look for them. On the beach, in the hotel, on the embankments, sometimes even in cafes, they will find you themselves.
I went on an excursion from Trogir with the company of Ibza. The excursion to the river Krka consisted of two parts. First we were brought to Sibenik, they showed us the famous Cathedral, the city and the fortress, and then we headed for the river valley.
On the bus, it is better to sit on the left (behind the driver) in order to have time to photograph a piece of Krka from above.
The bus will drop you off at the parking lot in front of the park's main entrance. In general, the park has two entrances, but it is difficult to get to the second one and it is not clear why. The main entrance is called Lozovac (Lozovac), on the map, look for its designation below.
Map of Krka National Park ( click to view in larger size or download)
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Near the entrance there is a ticket office, a souvenir shop, a cafe, a toilet and a tourist information center (traditionally indicated by a circle with the letter i). At the information center you can get a map of the park, ask questions, and also learn about guided tours of Krka, by boat, by bus.
We go on foot and without a guide, so we are interested in hiking trails through the park. There are only two of them, of different complexity and length.
You can walk along the lower part of the park, or you can go along the upper one, making a big circle. The walk along the lower part took us about 3 hours, physically it is not difficult, since there are not so many climbs up. We did not have the opportunity to go around the big circle, because the time of the tour is limited.
It is impossible to get lost in the park, because you can only walk along specially laid bridges and paths that will lead you to the exit.
Throughout the route, I only had time to sigh admiringly and enjoy the surrounding beauty.
Around the seething river, pleasantly noisy waterfalls, and birds sing in the shade of trees. Simply heaven on earth! Approximately in the middle of the way you will see a clearing for rest. Here and there people relax on the grass, eat sandwiches, sunbathe… Here you can also swim. Imagine how great it is to plunge into the river near the beautiful waterfall, which, by the way, is the largest in the park (46 meters). I wish there were such heavenly places for recreation in the Moscow region. Probably, we would immediately become kinder and happier, like Pechkin.
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- A well-known fact: Croatia - well, very beautiful country. And this applies not only to the picturesque coast. Adriatic Sea. This bizarre long blot on the map truly belongs to all the treasures of Europe that were not inherited by unfortunate neighbors: mountain peaks, cleanest rivers, and fragrant pine forests, and lakes-hills-valleys-you can-list-more-long-what. If we add to this the fact that Croatia is one of the cleanest countries in the Mediterranean, where super-eco vegetables (in particular, olives) grow and the air is saturated with the aroma of pine needles, it becomes clear that local national parks simply could not remain unexplored and unnoticed.
Perhaps the most popular national park in Croatia is Plitvice Lakes. Excursions are offered here from all over the country, and not in vain. Nature on Plitvice is blooming every day, opening up with new facets and colors - both in winter and in summer.
Tourists living on the Istrian peninsula should not miss the opportunity to visit the National Park of the Brijuni Islands. Tailed peacocks, peacefully strolling near Broz Tito's villa, are only part of the local beauty.
Slightly less popular with beachgoers (but world famous among climbers, cyclists, etc.) are the national parks Risnjak and Northern Velebit. If the first is famous for his alpine meadows, which are adjacent to dense forests, Velebit attracts with impregnable rocks and stunning trekking routes laid between them. To the south, the Paklenica National Park is located surrounded by fantastic nature. Fans of caving tourism tend to come here, because it is in this park that you can visit amazing karst caves or look into the abyss of dizzying canyons.
Finally, the list would be incomplete without the Krka National Park (not to be confused with the island of Krk, this park is located on the mainland), which is located in the vicinity of Sibenik. He, like Plitvice Lakes, is famous for its reservoirs, namely: the purest river Krka and lakes. In Krka, as a rule, everyone arrives by water: on a tourist boat, which will slowly sail past the most picturesque landscapes, it will go around a tiny island with a Franciscan monastery in order to unload its “land rats” for swimming at the end of the excursion. As an exception, not at sea, but in the river of the same name with the park.
The natural attractions of the country are National parks Croatia. 4 most popular: Plitvice Lakes, Kornati, protected Krka and Brijuni Islands. Photos and reviews.
National parks of Croatia are the property of the country. Plitvice Lakes, Krka, the islands of Brijuni and Kornati are real natural treasures on the Croatian shores of the Adriatic.
Holidays in this country will especially appeal to connoisseurs of the bright and untouched Adriatic nature. Here you can visit extraordinarily beautiful and luxurious national parks and nature reserves.
The water of the Plitvice Lakes is exactly the same color as in the photo!
An excursion to Plitvice Lakes can be one of the most exciting!
Plitvice Lakes is the most famous natural attraction in Croatia, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. An amazing phenomenon: 16 lakes of the national park are interconnected by 92 cascades of waterfalls. Falling water fills the space with melodic noise, which merges with bird trills and the rustle of leaves. The great value of the park is the hundred-year-old beech and pine forests.
Plitvice Lakes are located far from the main Istrian resorts, so it's worth coming here for a couple of days to see all the wonders of this park.
2. Brioni Islands
The Brioni Islands are uninhabited and very picturesque!
national park"Brioni" is located on the archipelago of the same name near the ancient city of Pula. Ancient Roman patricians and medieval nobility liked to rest here, as evidenced by the remains of ancient villas and the ruins of a Byzantine city.
Amazing animals walk in the park - zebras, antelopes, ostriches. These are the descendants of exotic animals that were presented to Yugoslav leader Josip Broz Tito. All his life he spent half a year on the island of Big Briun, and also received the heads of other states, famous actors and artists.
3. Krka National Park
Lakes and waterfalls of the Krka nature reserve
The Krka Nature Reserve lies in the bed of the river of the same name and is famous for its numerous lakes and sonorous waterfalls. Various Mediterranean trees, bushes and herbs meet here, 18 species of fish live in the lakes. Most beautiful waterfall, Skradinski Buk, rises to 45 m. Its crystal waters cascade and turn into azure lakes.
An unforgettable experience will give a walk along the wooden bridges that are installed above the water. It is also worth visiting the Franciscan monastery of the XV century. with an ancient library.
4. Kornati Archipelago
One of the beaches of the Kornati archipelago
Alien Kornati is no less interesting than other national parks in Croatia
The Kornati National Park of Croatia is an archipelago of 140 tiny uninhabited islands where nature reigns in all its pristine beauty.
Fragrant pines and silvery olives grow in the reserve, white rocks rise directly from the sea, huge fish swim near the surface of the water, birds sing in the forests, martens and squirrels run. On some islets, the ruins of incredibly ancient Illyrian settlements have been preserved, and the Byzantine fortress of Tureta is located on the island of Kornat. Bernard Shaw wrote that the gods created these islands from the stars and the breath of the sea.
National parks of Croatia on the map
For the convenience of perceiving information, and, perhaps, planning your future trip, we have put the most beautiful national parks of Croatia on the map.
Croatia's natural resources are great: 9.2% of the land and 1% of the sea are under state protection. This includes eight National Parks, ten nature reserves, 73 separate reservations, 23 forest parks, 75 natural monuments and 120 landscape gardening monuments, as well as 380 species of fauna and 44 species of flora.
Panorama of the river and canyons. National Park "Krka"
Dinosaurs also loved it. National park "BRIUNY"
On 14 islands near the Istrian peninsula, time seems to have stopped. Dense forests, ancient oaks, alleys of fir and cypress trees, an olive tree that is 1600 years old ... This is a real little paradise, where lush flora, rich fauna, modern comfortable hotels and historical monuments, among which are the ruins of the summer residence of the Roman emperors and buildings of the Venetian era. On Brijuni, while relaxing in the shade of trees, you can watch pheasants, chamois and deer roam freely around the island. Meanwhile, according to paleontologists, dinosaurs once lived here.Grounds for athletes who love nature. PAKLENITSA National Park
The area between the highest peak Velebit and the sea was declared a national park in 1959. The canyons of the Bolshaya and Malaya Paklenica rivers are unique. A cliff over 400 meters high, waterfalls and stone landscapes create an atmosphere permeated with drama. This area is a real challenge for climbers, explorers and scientists. Bird lovers admire hawks and eagles (among them a famous colony of bald eagles), while walkers, climbers and rock climbers admire rocks, mountain peaks and canyons.
The wonderful world of water. National Park "MLET"
It is located on beautiful island southwest of Dubrovnik. It is covered with coniferous forests, olive trees and vineyards. There are many lakes with islets on Mljet. It is rich in numerous cultural monuments, including the 12th-century Benedictine monastery on the island of St. Mary, and the remains of a Roman palace and basilica in Polac. Tourists can explore the island by bike, canoe, kayak and car. The bays of the towns of Polacha and Pomena are especially attractive for yachtsmen.
Lakes with a cinematic past. Plitvice Lakes National Park
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Those who have seen the films "about the Indians" with the participation of Gojko Mitic are familiar with this region - many films of the famous series based on the works of Karl May were filmed here, in unique living scenery. This national park with 16 lakes connected by waterfalls is like a landscape from a fairy tale. On its territory there are many dense beech, larch, pine forests, juniper thickets, in which over 120 species of birds live. Athletes from more than 15 countries of the world meet here every year in June to participate in the Plitvice Marathon, which takes place on the territory of the national park. The Plitvice Lakes have been on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List since 1979. |
Kingdom of a Hundred Lakes. National Park Kornati
Mountain world for lovers of botany. National Park "NORTH VELEBIT"
This area, which covers most of mountain range Northern Velebit, in 1999 was declared a National Park. Its territory has preserved the integrity and stability of the ecological system to this day. In the very center of the park there are nature reserves Rozhanski Kuk and Hajduchki Kuk with limestone stones and interestingly shaped rocks, one of the deepest caves in the world, Lukina Cave and the rich Velebit Botanical Garden.
Highest happiness for explorers. National park "RISNYAK"
The territory of this park begins near the city of Rijeka and extends up to the border with Slovenia. Here, on a large territory, there are a number of natural phenomena and there is not a single tourist site. "Risnjak" is a rare place with real untouched mountain nature, which is especially magnificent in spring. The most high peak Risnyak (1528 m), and the lowest point of the park in the valley of the Kupa River 195 meters.
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The Paklenica National Park is located. Although it is one of the smallest national parks, it offers a large and varied offer in a small area. If you want to enjoy all the beauty of its flora and fauna, you can do it, walking or cycling according to him 200 km of equipped paths. To the adventurers among you, Paklenica offers 360 climbing sites. Traditional sights, of course: Paklenica Mill, Manita Pec Cave, Mala Paklenica Educational Center and Marasović Ethno House. Look for rest in Lugarnitsa- a forest house located at an altitude of 400 m above sea level on the main path of Velika Paklenica. To complete the experience, don't forget to stay at the National Park campsite, which has become popular thanks to its pebbly beach. place among adventurers and families with children.
Telaščica Nature Park in the southeastern part of the island of Dugi otok
On the island of Dugi otok next to the island of Rava and the island of Izh near the island of Pasman you will find Telaščica bay, another name of which is natural Park Telashchitsa. One of the features natural park Telaščica is Lake Mir, the salinity of which is higher than the salinity of the sea. Another interesting place- Rocks (Stene) - the most outstanding Strmac of the Adriatic Sea. During your stay in Telaščice, visit one of its numerous beaches, walk or bike through one from equipped lanes enjoying the diversity and uniqueness of the animal and plant kingdoms. Very popular trekking, photo-hunting and opportunity self diving, which does not drop out every day and which is not in any other nature park Croatia. Accommodation and recreation can be found in one of the private stone houses or in one of the apartments in the nearby town of Sali.Plitvice Lakes National Park - just one hour drive from Zagreb
The most visited national park in Croatia is Plitvice Lakes. His advantageous geographical position
allows per hour drive get to Plitvice from Zagreb or Rijeka. walking on the Plitvice Lakes on one of numerous equipped routes, you can enjoy the beauty of its 16 lakes with limestone waterfalls, thanks to which the park is listed world heritage UNESCO. Don't miss the opportunity to view its beauty in an unconventional way - by electric boat or panoramic train. lovers active rest definitely a must try climbing in summer and skiing in winter. All visitors can enjoy authentic Plitvice dishes in the restaurants Lička kuća, Borja and Poljana. Find accommodation in nearby cities located a few kilometers from the Plitvice Lakes National Park. Brijuni National Park in Istria
If you ever visit Pula, Poreč, Rovinj or any other part of Istria, be sure to get to Brijuni National Park. Brijuni thanks to its beauty were the favorite haunt of the president of the former Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito. Then they started here creating a safari park which you can see by going to excursion by train around Brijuni. In the last few years, the park has become an increasingly attractive place for yachtsmen, who, sitting in the bay of St. Nicholas, enjoy the time spent in the national park organized by the Concierge service staffa club. All those who come to the island public transport, will be encouraged by the offer sports and entertainment events, among which it is necessary to highlight golf and tennis as popular sports. You can stay in Brijuni in one of the villas or hotels, or use closenessPools and rent an apartment there. Natural park Kopacki Rit in eastern Croatia
Between the Drava and the Danube in the immediate vicinity of Osijek and Baranya there is the largest ornithological park in Europe - the natural park Kopački Rit. Routes in the Kopački Rit park are organized by boat or by land, they include visit to the zoological reserve and Tikvesh castle. Another popular reason for visiting is the opportunity recreational fishing. As a special feature of Kopački Rit offers you the opportunity adopting a bird, which will be marked with your number and name, and which you will be informed about when someone sees it anywhere in the world. Enjoy rich traditional Slavonian cuisine in one of the restaurants in nearby towns such as the ethno village Karanac, Beli Manastir, Bile, Drazh, Knezevi Vinohrady and Osijek. Private housing can be found in one of numerous rural estates orprivate apartments located in nearby cities near Kopački Rit or in the city of Osijek. Lošinj water area and Kvarner dolphins, Lošinj island
When visiting the island of Lošinj, in no case do not forget to visit water area of Losinj, located in Veli Losinj. The Blue Planet, an organization dedicated to the protection and study of marine species, founded the Adriatic Dolphin Project. Within the framework of this project, Loshinsky dolphin sanctuary and maritime education center. Entrance to the "blue planet" is only 15 kunas. You will be offered a lot of entertainment, watching the dolphins play out in their natural habitat of the crystal clear sea. In the center you have the opportunity learn something about the Adriatic Sea. You can also cheer up the family by adopting a dolphin. If you find yourself on Losinj in first Saturday in August you can participate in Day of the Dolphin. Except enjoyment gastronomic delicacies, hospitality of the hosts and private accommodation, take advantage of one of the programs developed for that day. Koshlun and Biseruika cave, Krk island
Total 8 km from the city of Krk located Punat. Besides the fact that he is the most equipped tourist port of the eastern Adriatic, one pearl is hidden here called the island of Kosljun. This small island is located just 750 meters from Punat. You can walk around it in two hours and still enjoy the rich cultural and historical heritage of the Franciscan monastery, museum, zoological collections and library. Since there are no catering places on Kosljun, look for food in the nearest Punat, Baska or the city of Krk. Be sure to go to Rudina to visit the 110-meter Biseruika caves, the beauty of the interior and the shape of which will take your breath away. The Biseruika cave is illuminated and equipped with safe routes. Your entire family will have the opportunity to experience the beauty of this natural phenomenon. affordable price- only 15 kunas per person. You can look for accommodation in apartments or rooms in Shilo, Klimn, Malinska, Njivice, Krk, Baska, Punat... Lake Vransko on the island of Cres
One of the most mystical natural phenomena in Croatia is Lake Vransko on the island of Cres. It acquired its mystery thanks to a fact not yet explained: in this freshwater lake
, the bottom of which is below sea level, fresh and salt water do not mix. The lake is located in the center of Cres island. In no case should it be confused with the Vransky Lake of Biograd and Sibenik. When visiting Lake Vransko on Cres you will be able to enjoy the beauty of the lush Mediterranean vegetation as well as the singing of many birds as the lake is also an ornithological reserve. If you are a fan of legends and legends, you will be inspired by the fact that, according to legend, there is an enchanted castle at the bottom of this 76-meter lake. Many more legends about Lake Vransky you can hear during your visit one of restaurants and stay inapartments in the nearest city of Cres. Krka National Park, a couple of kilometers from Sibenik
Between Skradin andSibenik Krka National Park is located. Krka National Park open to visitors all year round
and offers many possibilities. You can view the beauty of Krka National Park by walking along one of the equipped paths or along a 3-kilometer bike path, extending from the Skradinsky bridge to the Skradinsky buk, or organized tours on boats. The most famous parts of NP Krka are the Skradinski buk and Roski slap waterfalls. Of course you can feel a whiff of old customs in the ethno-presentation on Vodenice from the 19th century, you can buy a souvenir in memory of the Krka National Park in the gift shop and look for food in one of the aromatic plant culture catering facilities, used as food by Page sheep, from whose milk is produced worldwide famous pag cheese. This type of food is also suitable for lambs. Pagian lamb considered one of world famous delicacies thanks to its high quality meat. In addition to enjoying the delicacies of Pag, you can enjoy hiking, diving, cycling 115 km of equipped paths or just a visit cultural heritage Hellenistic era, and parties until late at night on "Croatian Ibiza"- sandy
