Kornati National Park comprises most of the Kornati Archipelago in central Dalmatia. It consists of 89 islands, islets, and reefs. Explore its vertical cliffs – the “crowns” facing the open sea, which gave the Kornati Islands their name. Immerse yourself in the underwater universe of Kornati Islands, and listen to its many fascinanting stories. Kornati Islands are an oasis of nautical tourism, complemented by exquisite gastronomy.
Krka National Park stretches along the eponymous river and is one of Croatia’s natural gems. Visit this kingdom of canyons, lakes, and waterfalls, such as Skradinski Buk and Roški Slap. Explore the islet of Visovac, the Krka Monastery, and the Roman military camp Burnum.
Be sure to visit the largest natural bay in the Adriatic, the Telašćica Nature Park. You can reach Telašćica by road from the town of Sali on Dugi Otok or by tourist boats offering day excursions. Discover this gateway to Kornati, its rich wildlife, and diverse landscapes.
Paklenica National Park extends along the coastal slopes of southern Velebit. It encompasses the torrential streams of Velika and Mala Paklenica and their canyons carved into the southern slopes of Velebit. In this relatively small area, you will find an exceptional wealth of geomorphological phenomena and shapes, diverse flora and fauna, stunning landscapes, and pristine nature.
It is hard to find the words to describe the beauty of the forests, lakes, and waterfalls of Plitvice Lakes National Park. We will quote others instead. CNN Travel ranked the Veliki slap Waterfall at Plitvice Lakes as the third most beautiful in the world. Hello magazine calls this National Park a “water paradise”, while Offbeat Traveler describes it as a park that “takes one’s breath away”. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
Rising above the sea, Velebit is Croatia’s longest mountain, the natural border between continental and Mediterranean Croatia. Explore its ancient paths, historical tales, rare plants, caves, and rocky peaks. Find out why Velebit is called the Croatian Olympus and experience its power and beauty of its nature. This area’s heritage is an immense treasure.
Northern Velebit, teeming with life, is the most recent of all national parks in Croatia. It is home to as many as 79 endemic plant species. It is also a habitat for wolves, lynxes, and golden eagles. Visit the “Hajdučki i Rožanski kukovi” reserve, featuring 1,289 hectares of autochthonous beech forest, as well as the “Visibaba” botanical reserve, which is rich in endemics, the most famous being the Velebit degenia.
