THE PLITVICE LAKES

THE PLITVICE LAKES are real pearl of nature, the most beautiful in Croatia. This national park covers 200 km2, and it is located 130 km both from Zagreb and the coast. The main attractions are 16 lakes connected by 92 waterfalls. The lakes themselves cover about 2 km2 and the biggest are Kozjak i Prosce. It is famous for abundance of animal and plant life. Because its unique beauty this area was designated a national park in 1949 and in 1979 UNESCO put the Plitvice lakes on its list of world natural heritage.

PAKLENICA

PAKLENICA is located near the Adriatic coast on central massif of Velebit, just 44 km north from Zadar. It covers 36,5 km2. More and more visitors are attracted by the natural phenomena of colossal gorges Velika Paklenica and Mala Paklenica with their incised cliffs (400 m deep), numerous caves, the only wooded area on coastal side of Velebit and protected animal and plant species.

KORNATI

KORNATI is the most concentrated archipelago in the European part of Mediterranean. There are 140 islands and islets covered with stones and rocky ground vegetation. A legend tells the Kornati islands have origin from the rest of rocks the God used for creation of the World. He had thrown the rest of rocks in the sea, looked back and decided there is no need for any change. The archipelago is located west of Zadar and Sibenik. The mediaeval fortress Turete is historical evidence of this area. The abundant sea flora and fauna are carefully protected and being explored. The islands are particularly attractive for sailing-boat owners, and there are two nautical centers (Zut i Piskera).

KRKA

KRKA is a karst phenomenon, the river that cuts its way to the sea and forms numerous lakes, waterfalls and rapids. The national park covers 142,2 km2 including 25,6 km2 of water. Between the two most beautiful waterfalls, Roski slap and Skradinski buk, on the island Visovac, there is a Franciscan monastery with a valuable library. Within the national park there are monastery Krka, mediaeval fortresses Trosenj and Necven, and picturesque ancient town Skradin (85 km south from Zadar) with a hotel and marina for visitors coming by sea.