Croatian Wonder of Nature - Plitvice Lakes

If you head north from the coast to Lika region, surrounded by Plješevica and Velebit mountain, you will eventually find yourself looking at Croatia's most popular wonder of nature - Plitvice Lakes. The lakes are unavoidable if you visit Croatia. Why are they so special?

1. Biological and geological wonder

The lakes are build from limestone and dolomite, separated from each other by natural dams of travertine, which is deposited by the action of moss, algae and bacteria. Geographic position together with specific climate features resulted in emergence of many natural phenomena and a rich biodiversity within the area. It has been notes that there are 1267 spieces of flora in the Park, some of them endemic. There is 321 spieces of buterflies and moths, more then 50 spieces of mammals, 127 spieces of birds and 20 bat spieces. 

2. Size and numbers

It is the biggest National Park in Croatia spread over 29482 ha. There are 16 lakes divided on Upper and Lower Lakes. Kozjak is the biggest lake - 81,5 ha, 47 m deep. There are about 30 caves in the Park.

3. The legend

The area of the lakes was called The devil's garden for a long time because of its position and history. According to the legend the lakes origin from time of great drought. The people of Lika prayed for the rain as they were dying for water, together with every other living being. The Black queen appeared to answer their prayers and started a rain so strong and long that the Lakes formed with all its beautiful shapes and colors.

4. The extremes

The tallest and the widest waterfall is called Veliki Slap (which literally means The Great Waterfall) and counts 70 meters of height! It is considered to be one of the most beautiful in the Park so don't miss it for the world!



Once you book here and start preparing for the big day, you might want to look up for some advice about do's and don'ts of the lakes. Good luck!