National park Mljet
The greenest Adriatic island and National Park situated southwest of
National Park Kornati
One other island group National Park, Kornati, is the most indented island group on the whole of Mediterranean with as many as 140 uninhabited islands, islets and cliffs. It is a paradise for nautical experts, modern Robinsons and divers. The first time you visit Kornati you might be surprised by the clash of sharp whiteness of karst with soothing blueness of the sea hiding many secrets but one soon gets used to it and can see how these two complement each other perfectly. The "crowns" of Kornati are the best-known phenomenon of the Park. This beautiful name has been righteously given to white vertical cliffs facing the open sea. The crowns are witnesses, but also the most beautiful result of long geological processes. You will probably want to know whether people used to live in Kornati in the ancient times. You can visit Illyrian buildings and ruins, which are the oldest on the islands situated on the hills of the islands of Kornat and ?ut. Fortress Tureta on the island of Kornat was built during Byzantine time probably in the 6th century and its function was to protect and watch over the ships on the then rather unsafe Adriatic Sea. Visit to the remains of Lavsa salt works, which are today sunken. Another interesting sight is the island of Vela Panitula with a Venetian castle dating back to the 16th century.
National Park Krka
The Krka National Park is located entirely within the territory of Šibnik-Knin County and encompasses an area of 109 square kilometers along the Krka River: two kilometers downriver from Knin to Skradin and the lower part of the �ikola River. From the flooded part of the mouth, it is 72.5 kilometers in length, making the Krka the 22nd longest river in Croatia. The source of the Krka River is at the base of the Dinaric Mountains, 3.5 kilometers northeast of the base of Knin and 22 meters below Topoljski Slap, Veliki Buk and Krčić Slap, which are noisy cascades in the winter but run dry during the summer. of the brackish section is 23.5 kilometers. Significant tributaries of the Krka River include Krčić, Kosovica, Orašnica, Butišnica and �ikola with Vrb. With its seven travertine waterfalls and a total drop of 242 meters, the Krka River is a natural and karstic phenomenon.
Eight hundred and sixty species and subspecies of plants have been identified within the territory of the Krka National Park, including several endemic Illyrian-Adriatic species. The wealth of plant species, where warm and dry habitats come into contact with moist and shady ones, are of particular interest at Roški Slap, with its canyon vegetation, and at Skradinski Buk, where you can see the plant species of the travertine barriers. Eighteen species of fishes inhabit the Krka River, among which ten are endemic, making the Krka a natural landmark of the highest category.
Patches of reeds, lakes formed along part of the river and swamped meadows abound in amphibians and birds, while thickets and stone quarries are home to reptiles. The abundance of various species of birds (222), the structure of the bird communities and the great significance of the Krka for spring and autumn migrations make it among the ornithologically most valuable regions of Europe. Among mammals, there are 18 species of bats, which are generally endangered or near extinction in the rest of Europe. The park can be toured from the water, by road or ond foot. It is possible to take an organised boat trip and see Skradinski buk from Skradin, together with the islet of Visovac and Roški slap from the moornings above Skradinski buk. If visitors wish it, panoramic trips to the mouth of the �ikola River can be organised as well. All the public routes marked on the map are opet nto motor vehicles, oxcept those that are in the pedestrian zones of Skradinski buk, Visovac and Krka Monastery, wich can be viseted only by bus or by Krka National Park boats.
Fortifications: Ne�ven, �u�evo, Bogo�in, Klju�ica, Burnum
National Park Paklenica
National Park Paklenica is a small but important part of mountain Velebit including two canyons: Velika and Mala Paklenica. It is one of the most attractive and most beautiful natural pheonomena in Velebit that has become worldwide mountaineering attraction. In the Velika Paklenica canyon you can find the largest rock called Anica kuk, which is especially popular among climbers. In the whole of National Park there are over 400 places to climb of varying difficulty and length so every climber can be satisfied. Many animals found their home in the National Park Paklenica among which are protected birds griffon vultures, bears, wild boars, wild cats, lynxes, and numerous gentle butterflies. Combination of climbing activities that are offered in the park together with beautiful nature and animal world, will make any visitor delighted.
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