Krka National Park, Croatia - The Magical World of Waterfalls and Gorges

The Krka National Park is one of the Croatia's most spectacular and attractive destinations. This lovely place seems like a magical world of stunning waterfalls and gorges. The park is named after the beautiful river Krka which flows through it. It is the seventh national park in Croatia and was proclaimed a national park in 1985. The park is located along the middle-lower course of the Krka River in central Dalmatia, in Šibenik-Knin county, downstream Miljevci area, and just a few kilometers northeast of the city of Šibenik. The national park belongs to the Southern European (Mediterranean and sub-Mediterranean) region. There are around 860 species and subspecies of plants have been identified within the territory of the Krka National Park. The park was mainly formed to protect the Krka River and is intended primarily for scientific, cultural, educational, recreational, and tourism activities.

Skradinski buk, Krka National Park

The Krka Waterfalls has the second highest concentration of lavender per km squared in Europe. Therefore there is high frequency of wasps and bees in the area. Skradinski buk is one of the most attractive parts of the park. It is a massive, clear, natural pool with high waterfalls at one end and cascades at the other. It is the lowest of the three sets of waterfalls formed along the Krka river. Because of variety of geomorphological forms, vegetation, and the various effects caused by the play of light on the whirlpools, Skradinski buk is considered to be one of the most beautiful calcium carbonate waterfalls in Europe. There are 17 waterfalls in the area of 400 meters of length and 100 meters of width, and the total difference in height between the first and the last falls is 47.7 meters.

The tiny island of Visovac

There is a tiny island of Visovac inside the park which was founded by Franciscan monks in 1445 near Miljevci village, who originally built a monastery in that year and a church in 1576. It is a Catholic (Roman Rite) monastery on the island of Visovac. Because of the centuries-long devotion to the Mother of God, Visovac is also called Mother of God Island. The monastery contains a number of well-preserved artefacts and a library. The park also includes the Serbian Eastern Orthodox Monastery Krka founded in 1345. The beautiful tiny island of Visovac can be visited by a boat tour from Skradinski buk.

Roski Slap, Krka National Park

The another most famous sight within Krka National Park is Roski Slap. It is the sixth waterfall of the river Krka. This stunning location can be visited throughout the year. There is a walking trail with wonderful views around this beautiful location. There is also a hiking trail. The easiest way to reach the Roski Slap is by taking one of the excursion boats operated by Krka National Park. For tourism it is the best place to visit. There are several places of interest for you when you enter in Krka National Park. There are many attractions and facilities available in the park which include various footpaths, sightseeing tours and presentations, boat trips, souvenir shops, a museum, and restaurants.