The unique Kornati archipelago stretches in the central part of the Croatian Adriatic. Due to the exceptional natural beauty, great indentation of the coast, preserved nature and rich marine ecosystem, in 1980 most of the Kornati archipelago was declared a national park. Kornati National Park covers about 220 km2, and within the park there are 89 islands, islets and cliffs. The Kornati archipelago is named after the largest island, the Kornati.
Vegetation on the islands is very scarce. Still, nature wins with modest plants on the rock. The crystal clear sea reveals a relief bottom of various shapes, red corals, shells and many species of fish.
The Kornati were inhabited in prehistory. This is evidenced by the finding of a stone ax at the foot of the hill Padinka on the island of Kornat. Kornati were often the target of conquerors and plunderers, from Romans, Venetians to lords of Zadar. Although today the Kornati are inhabited only in summer, peasant and fisherman’s houses, scattered in the well-protected bays of the Kornati, reveal the presence of their owners. There is no electricity or water source on the Kornati.
The Kornati archipelago is a real paradise for boaters, divers and all those who want to enjoy the solitude of untouched and magnificent nature. There are about 20 restaurants with fish specialties on the Kornati. The national park can be reached by boat (own or rented) or organized by travel agencies that organize excursions. More detailed information can be obtained at the premises of the Public Institution “Kornati National Park” in Murter. NP is located at a distance of about seven nautical miles from Murter.
The unique Kornati archipelago stretches in the central part of the Croatian Adriatic. Due to the exceptional natural beauty, great indentation of the coast, preserved nature and rich marine ecosystem, in 1980 most of the Kornati archipelago was declared a national park. Kornati National Park covers about 220 km2, and within the park there are 89 islands, islets and cliffs. The Kornati archipelago is named after the largest island, the Kornati.
Vegetation on the islands is very scarce. Still, nature wins with modest plants on the rock. The crystal clear sea reveals a relief bottom of various shapes, red corals, shells and many species of fish.
The Kornati were inhabited in prehistory. This is evidenced by the finding of a stone ax at the foot of the hill Padinka on the island of Kornat. Kornati were often the target of conquerors and plunderers, from Romans, Venetians to lords of Zadar. Although today the Kornati are inhabited only in summer, peasant and fisherman’s houses, scattered in the well-protected bays of the Kornati, reveal the presence of their owners. There is no electricity or water source on the Kornati.
The Kornati archipelago is a real paradise for boaters, divers and all those who want to enjoy the solitude of untouched and magnificent nature. There are about 20 restaurants with fish specialties on the Kornati. The national park can be reached by boat (own or rented) or organized by travel agencies that organize excursions. More detailed information can be obtained at the premises of the Public Institution “Kornati National Park” in Murter. NP is located at a distance of about seven nautical miles from Murter.
krka NATIONAL PARK
Krka National Park is a pearl, not only of Šibenik-Knin County, but with its uniqueness it is a pearl among all national parks, in Croatia, and we can say in the world. On the surface of 109 km² of the most beautiful course of the river Krka, including the lower course of the river Čikola, there is something to see and experience.
The national park implies an area of completely natural habitat of flora and fauna, waters and watercourses and other natural phenomena, ie a complete and unchanged ecosystem. Minor interventions may be made for tourism, recreation, and education. In scientific terms, it is very important that human interventions are minimal and barely noticeable.
Krka National Park is a unique natural phenomenon. It consists of seven travertine waterfalls, and the height of the water drop is 224 m. The Krka River springs below the Dinara. The source is only 3.5 km away from Knin, and the river with its length of 72.5 km (this length includes the submerged part of the mouth), in relation to other Croatian rivers, 22 in a row. Visit the Krka National Park and you will be amazed and full of impressions for a lifetime.
Due to its unique natural basis, exceptional geomorphological forms and magnificent forests, the area of Velika and Mala Paklenica was already declared a national park in 1949. The main reason for declaring this area a national park was the protection of the best preserved and largest forest complex in Dalmatia.
Paklenica National Park covers an area of 95 km², on the slopes of southern Velebit, and there are its highest peaks – Vaganski vrh (1757m / nv) and Sveto brdo (1753 m / nv). It includes the area of torrent flows of Velika and Mala Paklenica, ie their recognizable canyons vertically incised into the southern slopes of Velebit, and the wider surrounding area.
Due to its unique natural basis, exceptional geomorphological forms and magnificent forests, the area of Velika and Mala Paklenica was already declared a national park in 1949. The main reason for declaring this area a national park was the protection of the best preserved and largest forest complex in Dalmatia.
Paklenica National Park covers an area of 95 km², on the slopes of southern Velebit, and there are its highest peaks – Vaganski vrh (1757m / nv) and Sveto brdo (1753 m / nv). It includes the area of torrent flows of Velika and Mala Paklenica, ie their recognizable canyons vertically incised into the southern slopes of Velebit, and the wider surrounding area.