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Posted by Rees on July 13th, 2021

If the Dalmatian coast provides among the most amazing sailing experience destinations, Plitvice Lakes National Park offers one of Europe's best outdoor experience travel, back-to-nature experiences. Found inland near the Bosnian border and about a 2-hr. drive south of Zagreb, this Croatian jewel is a richly vegetated and visually elaborate canvas of 16 lakes, waterfalls, streams, caves, springs and remarkably colored water.

Driving on the old road between Zagreb and Zadar, a dense mix of Alpine-Mediterranean landscape takes over. As the noise of rushing water wipes out every other noise, you understand you have actually arrived at Plitvice Lakes. The park, a lavish 8 km square, greatly forested plateau and valley functions beech, spruce and fir trees and is house to uncommon wildlife, such as the European brown bear, wolves, eagles, owls, lynx, wild cats and capercailzies. More than 70 bird types reproduce here too. The breathtaking turquoise, azure, gray and blue crystal-clear waters of the 12 Upper Lakes (Gornja Jezera) and four Lower Lakes (Donja Jezera) are strung together by cascading waterfalls produced through sedimentation of travertine, a particular kind of limestone, and miles of enjoyable strolls.

Put on your hiking shoes to get up near to the park's spectacular charm: A system of wood-planked sidewalks, stairs and dirt tracks lead you along the lakes, past the cascades, natural barriers, pools, springs, caves and crags. The courses literally lead right as much as the middle of the waterfalls, where you'll get excellent views of the travertine formations. Climb through the slippery caves to the top of the Plitvice plateau for stunning vistas of the forested lakes.

The park offers a number of hiking routes: For those limited on time, the quickest one runs through the park within 90 minutes. For lovers wanting to experience nature at its best, the longest and most incredible trail takes 6-8 hrs. Be sure to take the boat flight along Lake Kozjak, the park's largest lake, connecting the Upper Lakes and Lower Lakes, the lower part of the Upper Lakes being the most striking location of the park.

After a full day of wandering through the mist, stop at one of the wooden strukli (strudel) stalls at the park entryway for a slice of apple, cheese or berry strudel, or take pleasure in terrific grilled trout at the Licka Kuca dining establishment. If you wish to invest a few days in this Garden of Eden, there are hotels within the park limits, and inexpensive regional rental properties and apartment or condos for rent in the neighboring area. To learn more about the locals, lodging in a local Sobe (room for rent) is most budget friendly and extremely suggested. This location was involved in the beginnings of the Bosnian war and learning about the region's history from a local resident is a priceless education! Sobes are everywhere and are quickly found - all you need to do is drive up to one.

Plitvice Lakes National Forest is a terrific active holiday and one of the best household trip destinations when taking a trip in Best Beach Resorts Croatia, particularly with youngsters. The spectacular wild surroundings, the excellent hiking and back-to-nature experience outdoors experience is not to be missed out on.

Ana is a trip consultant, organizer and manager who produces unique intercultural experiences for households and loves to impart details, pointers and personal experiences particularly associated to family experience travel.