Krka National Park
& Waterfalls
Split, Croatia
Continuing our 12-Night Mediterranean & Greek Isles Cruise, our next port of call was Split, Croatia. Here we ventured off the beaten path one more time to Krka National Park & Waterfalls. Our day began with a big drive, almost two hours from boarding the bus at Split pier, onwards through the Croation countryside to the glorious national park. We'll talk about the countryside in another post - this one will focus on the park itself.
The Adriatic coast attracts tourists from all over the world and you'll quickly see why as you enter Krka National Park, a breath-taking natural wonder. This vibrant area was declared a national park in 1985, one of seven in Croatia, and is named after the river that runs through all 35,000 acres. Krka River, with its seven magical waterfalls, travels two thirds of its way to the sea through canyons. The Sounds of Nature
Close your eyes and listen intently to the sounds of nature that surround you... One of the 222 species of birds sings out in the silence, searching for a mate. The water rushing is getting more intense; a waterfall must be just around the bend. A gentle breeze ruffles the leaves. You continue walking and silence returns, but only for an instant as once again you hear water rushing.
The park is a natural haven for over 400 species of animals, including Adriatic salmon, and thousands of different types of plant life but the true spectacle are the waterfalls. Skradinski Buk, the part of the park we visited, features the largest and most dramatic waterfall in Krka National Park at 151 feet in height and approximately 1,312 feet wide.
Footpaths that meander above and below the falls offer the most dramatic and extensive views of this natural wonder. Swimming is allowed in some pools at certain times (your Guide will be able to advise you) so you may want to pack your swim gear and towel just in case you get the urge to jump in and cool down.
We leave you with a sampling of images...
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