Plitvice Lakes

Croatia is a country full of surprises, but none of the guidebooks I read prepared me for what I experienced at Plitvice Lakes National Park. It felt like discovering a completely new world — one that seemed too beautiful to be real.

After a few days of relaxation on the Croatian coast, we decided to head inland. Bus transport it turned out to be the perfect choice – for about 15-20 euros I got a comfortable trip without having to worry about parking or navigation.

The journey from Zadar took just under 2 hours, and every minute felt like a preview of what awaited me. The landscape shifted from coastal to mountainous, the greenery growing more intense. When we finally disembarked at the main entrance, I knew immediately — this was going to be a special day.

Originally I wanted to choose the shortest Route A – quickly and efficiently, to "see the highlights". How wrong I was!

I spontaneously decided on Route B, which turned out to be a true feast for the senses:

• Great Waterfall (78 meters high) – majestic and hypnotic
• Boat ride on Lake Kozjak – a moment of perfect silence surrounded by nature
• Return by tourist train ( We chose to walk and I recommend it more, because walking through that forest was really relaxing )

If you have more time – choose route C. It's my goal for the next visit!

• Ticket in season: about €40 (boat and train included)
• Opening hours: 7:00–20:00
• My tip: arrive before 9:00 to avoid the crowds

Visit to Krka National Park

Krka National Park is located in central Dalmatia, near the town of Šibenik. Its main attraction is the impressive waterfalls that create unforgettable views. The best-known and most frequently visited is Skradinski Buk - the largest and most spectacular waterfall in the park.

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The park is not only spectacular travertine lakes formed by the deposition of limestone. It's a living ecosystem, home to lynx, bears, wolves and dozens of bird species. Swimming is prohibited – and that's great! Thanks to that everything remains in its natural, untouched state.

Plitvice Lakes are a place that changes your perspective. The sound of cascading waterfalls, lush greenery, the scent of the forest and an all-pervading sense of harmony – an experience that lingers long in the memory.

This is not another tourist attraction to tick off the list. It's a an encounter with nature in its most beautiful form, a reminder of how small we are as part of something infinitely greater.