Croatia shares its glorious Adriatic sea with its closest neighbour—Italy—and is one of Europe’s fastest-growing travel destinations.
Voted as the third-greenest country in Europe, this former Yugoslavia state has more than 1,200 islands and owns one of the most pristine coastlines in the Mediterranean region.
Blue, crystal clear waters, a warm climate, delicious food, affordable accommodation, stunning national parks and century-old fortresses are some of the reasons you must visit this untouched beauty of the Adriatic!
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice Lakes National Park—a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site— is the largest of Croatia’s eight national parks.
The park’s sixteen crystal clear lakes are famous for their beautiful colours, ranging from azure to green, grey or blue. Be mesmerised by the surreal beauty of the numerous magnificent waterfalls, forests, caves, canyons, and gorges throughout the park. The virgin beech-fir forest in the park is said to be the most astonishing in Europe. This enchanting park is also home to bears and wolves, and many birds’ species! But rest assured, they won’t disturb tourists. However, you will find ducks greeting you along the lakes and pavements.
On the way to Plitvice Lakes National Park, you will likely pass by the little watermill village of Rastoke, also known as “The Small Lakes of Plitvice”. This tiny picturesque village is where the Korana and Slunjcica rivers meet, forming several water streams and pools around and into the village. This tiny village is a good place for a quiet moment. While in Rastoke, sip some coffee, and listen to the soothing rhythm of flowing water.
