Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
Plitvice Lakes is the oldest and largest national park in the mountainous region of Croatia. In 1979, the park became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Croatia, receiving over 1 million visitors per year.
This Park contains 16 interconnecting lakes that vary in color from emerald green to turquoise to deep blue, depending on mineral content and lighting conditions. One of the main attractions is the 78 meters high waterfall called Veliki Slap, the highest waterfall in Croatia.
The surface of National Park is 29685 ha, and lakes cover up to 200 ha, while forest covers the rest of the Park. Its landscape is characterized by exceptional biological diversity, which helped the National Park gain international significance.
There are four hiking trails that are organized into 7 different routes to tour the park. Other than hiking, you can also get around by boat and by shuttle (also called the panoramic train).
With easy walking trails, boardwalks suspended over the turquoise water, stunning viewpoints, and photogenic waterfalls, Plitvice Lakes National Park is the type of place that is perfect for visitors of all ages.
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