Krka
National park Krka is situated in Central Dalmatia, a few miles northeast of Å ibenik and is known for its beautiful waterfalls and lakes. It was named after the river of the same name and declared a national park back in 1985. It covers an area of 142.2 km2 (55 mile2) of unspeakable beauty, cultural, tourist and educational spots.
It is frequently called a karstic phenomenon with its spring at the bottom of the Dinara mountain. It flows through limestone forming beautiful waterfalls. Krka is famous for its waterfall called Skradinski buk which holds the title of the largest travertine barrier in Europe.
Between Skradinski buk and RoÅ¡ki slap, one of many waterfalls that Krka offers, an islet Visovac is situated. It is known for the Monastery founded by the Franciscans. Documents testify that Franciscans had settled down on Visovac in 1445, built a church and monastery in 1576 which was renovated back in the 18th century. That Franciscans Monastery and the Ortodox Monastery Krka founded in 1345 are two significant cultural monuments. National park Krka is famous not only for its nature, its pure water and amazing waterfalls, but also the Medieval fortresses Nečven and TroÅ¡enj, and a peaceful antique town of Skradin.
If you wind up at Krka, the watermills should not be missed. Even though they are small, they have a huge historical value, giving the visitors a glimpse of the past.
The Krka River is a home to heaps of fish species, around 18 of them. 10 of them are endemic. As we can see, the underwater life tends to be very lively and diverse, as well as the land life. National park is also home to a variety of birds and is considered one of the most valuable ornithological places in Europe.
Krka is not all about sightseeing — you can swim, rent a boat and do your own sightseeing. Hunting and angling are strictly forbidden but its surroundings allow visitors to spend their time fishing and hunting.
All in all, national park Krka is a jewel situated in karst which makes it even more special and attractive.