Nature of North Dalmatia

Four National parks, nature parks, and plenty of other natural beauty…

North Dalmatia abounds of natural beauty. Numerous tourists visit Natural parks of this area.

A special group of islands of exceptional beauty, great indented coastline and interesting geomorphology, Kornati National Park, includes a total of 89 islands, islets and cliffs. Heights and viewpoints of Kornati bring special joy and excitement with a beautiful view, and famous „crowns“, a steep cliffs facing the open sea are the uniqueness of these islands. Krka River is a karst phenomena, on its way to the sea forms numerous of lakes, waterfalls and rapids, and on the island of Visovac on the homonymous lake the Franciscan monastery is situated, between two most beautiful waterfalls Roski slap and Skradinki buk. The Krka National Park, the wealth of water, rapids murmur, greenery, cultural and historical heritage. rance and shapes, underwater wildlife and animal world, attractive landscapes and untouched nature. With their natural beauty Nature parks also stand out. Telašćica is the only natural park on the sea, for sailors one of the most beautiful and attractive bay on the Adriatic Sea. There is a special natural phenomenon, salt Lake Mir, reached by sandy path and it is usually w NP Paklenica in the hinterland of Starigrad is a magnificent phenomenon which includes two canyons, whose steep sides are 400 m high. A relatively small area is exceptionally rich of geomorphologic appearance and shapes, underwater wildlife and animal world, attractive landscapes and untouched nature. With their natural beauty Nature parks also stand out. Telašćica is the only natural park on the sea, for sailors one of the most beautiful and attractive bay on the Adriatic Sea. There is a special natural phenomenon, salt Lake Mir, reached by sandy path and it is usually warmer than the sea.  Vransko jezero, the largest natural lake on the Adriatic, whose main characteristic is special ornithological preserve, included in the list of important ornithological areas in Europe with 102 species of birds. Situated on the highest homonymous mountain in Croatia, Velebit Nature Park, with remains of the cultural monuments and sacral objects, as well as botanical and zoological rarities is surely worth to visit.  UNESCO has included that massif on the list of natural biosphere preserve. In the area of Zadar is the well known Zrmanja River canyon, one of the most beautiful natural beauties, whose crystal clear waters meander through the 200m deep canyon in which they form beautiful waterfalls.

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Nature in Central Dalmatia

Extraordinary beauty of unspoiled nature, numerous plant and animal species, richness of water, stones, and karst…

Due to a particular natural beauty part of the mountain Biokovo above Makarska Riviera is protected and declared as Nature Park. Botanical gardens and preserve, hiking trails, abundance of plant and animal species, part of the mountain above Baska Voda, one of the most picturesque scenery of the Adriatic, are specials of this mountain. A well-known natural phenomenon on Bisevo – Blue Cave, a world attraction because of the undersea reflection of sunlight, creation of spectrum of colours, and underwater bridge at a depth of 6 meters. Unusual green light reaching from the holes in the arch and reflects on the sea is the reason for the name of Green Cave on the island of Ravnik. Red Lake near Imotski is a carst cave filled with water and according to some sources, the deepest lake in Europe. Sutivan National Park offers organized tours through the untouched nature, a visit to the Zoo and entertainment for the youngest and the oldest.

Nature in South Dalmatia

Significant landscapes of untouched nature, national park, and the treetops of ancient trees of numerous Park Forests…

Caste off on Mljet, the island of mystic and natural beauty, and enjoy the benefits and contrasts of one of the most beautiful Mediterranean islands. Even 70% of its surface is covered by forest, and it is declared as Natural Park with two salty lakes. Lastovo, one of the youngest nature parks in Croatia, due to its beautiful islands, lush vegetation and abundance of sea fish, is a favourite destination for sailors who visit with their boats many hidden and secluded coves. A group of lakes in vicinity of Ploce, Bacinska lakes, consists of six connected and one separated lake, the water is sweet, but there are sources that are directly connected with the sea. The mouth of Neretva, due to the shallow water and rocks, sedges, surrounding meadows and bushes, is important area for fish and bird migrations. Kocje on Korcula, an significant landscape of unique geomorphologic features, rocks, sinks, half-caves, canyons, old oak forest with a ledge of evergreen shrubs, ferns, mosses and lichens, will leave impression on every visitor.