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!

Do's and don'ts - Plitvice Lakes

1. Make the best of the day - don't start too late! 

08:00-08:30 is the perfect time to leave weather you're going from Zadar or Zagreb. If you are planning to have a late night, sleep it off and leave it for the next day because you will need the whole day and all your energy! 

2. Don't go on your own during the summer!

Do you know that over 10 000 people visit the park every year? During the summer it is super crowded, so don't even bother going on your own or you  might spend 30+ minutes in a queue. Taking an organised tour doesn't just have perks like total organisation, better transport vehicle and expert guide. The guides have skip the line option and they will get you trough the entrance in just a few minutes. 

3. Book in advance!

Book your tour in advance to be sure you will see the Lakes! The park is so popular and the people so eager to see it that if you wait for the last minute to book, you might not book at all. 

4. Wear suitable clothes!

Don't go to the park in shorts or flip-flops. The Park is situated in a mountain area and the tracks require you to be suitably equipped. Wear good sneakers and comfortable pants. Don't forget the sunscreen nor a long sleeved pullover - it will be hot, but the temperatures can vary in the mountains.

5. Take pictures carefully!

Yes, we understand that you want millions of pictures from this piece of paradise, but do it carefully! Don't go close to the edges, don't skip over fences, don't lean to much over anything... It sounds logical now, but once you are there you might forget about logic. Don't risk yourself and your well - being! There are so many viewpoints and positions from where you can take that one perfect picture.



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