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Dalmatia is a region in the south of Croatia, stretching from Tribanj to Konavle. The main cities in the region are Split, Zadar and Dubrovnik. This region is very popular with tourists as it is full of cultural and historical richness and has a breathtaking nature. Today we are going to discover the most beautiful nature parks in the region!
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Paklenica National Park is located 30km north of Zadar, on the Adriatic coast in the Velebit mountain range and covers an area of just under 100 km2. The national park, since 1949, is a mixture of high peaks with incredible views and gorges, covered by a forest of pine and beech trees.
If you are sporty and adventurous, Paklenica is the place for you! There are several hiking trails and numerous climbing routes for all levels. Hiking is probably the best way to explore this beautiful nature park. If you don't want to walk alone, you can take part in an organised excursion to discover the most beautiful scenery.
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The 109km2 Krka National Park is situated along the river of the same name between Knin and Skradin. The incredible scenery and lush nature make this place a must do if you are travelling in Dalmatia. Indeed, Krka is known for the river and its great waterfalls, making the place a real oasis of shimmering colours where it is very pleasant to walk. Krka National Park is the second most visited park in Dalmatia, together with the famous Plitvice National Park.
The main attraction of the park are its famous Skradinski Buk waterfalls, a group of 17 waterfalls over 45m high! Also don't miss the small island of Visovac and the Roski Slap waterfall. The park is also home to a wide variety of flora and fauna with more than 800 species of plants and many amphibian, reptile and bird animals.
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The Kornati National Park covers part of the Kornati Islands archipelago, the densest in the Mediterranean, with a total of 89 islands, islets and rocks. It is described as a paradise for its unspoilt natural beauty and numerous coves with crystal clear water. Most of the islands are uninhabited and depend on the neighbouring island of Murter for olive groves and orchards.
To get to the park you can easily book a day trip from Zadar, Sibenik or Split. Once there, you can enjoy the beautiful panoramas and visit the largest village of the archipelago, Vrujet, where you will find many local restaurants serving mainly seafood.
The Biokovo Natural Park is a real jewel of natural biological diversity that lies above the Makarska Riviera on 196km2. This mountain range dominates the region and attracts many tourists and scientists to admire the beautiful scenery and study the flora and fauna of the surrounding area.
The Biokovo massif is a beautiful backdrop to Makarska and offers many hiking possibilities with breathtaking scenery.
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The Mljet National Park covers 5300 hectares in the northern part of the island of Mljet located on the southern coast of Croatia. This vast area borders two salt water lakes Veliko and Malo Jezero. In the middle of one of them there is a small islet with an old Benedictine monastery dating from the 12th century.
The Mljet Park offers a wonderful view at any time of the year, you can walk or cycle along the shores, and at the top you will have a wonderful view of the whole park and the Adriatic Sea.
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