Croatia
Plitvice lakes park
Plitvice Lakes is the largest and oldest national park in Croatia, located in a mountainous region, between the Mala Kapela mountain range and the Lička Plješivica mountain range.
The system is made up of dozens of lakes, cascading into each other.
Due to geology and hydrogeological conditions the system was divided into upper and lower lakes.
The Upper Lakes are formed in impermeable dolomitic rock and are larger, with more jagged and smoother shores than the Lower Lakes.
The lower lakes, were formed in permeable limestone substrate, cut into a deep gorge with steep cliffs.
The lakes end at the impressive Sastavci waterfalls, with the Korana River rising under the base of the falls.
Although there are around 100 waterfalls, the tallest and most impressive of all is 78 meters high and is called Veliki Slap and can be found in the lower lakes section.
The scenery is spectacular across all the different waterfalls and lakes in the park.
There are several circuits and the most touristic are the Lower lakes (lower lakes).
I left the people at the lower lakes and went to the upper lakes, where there are many waterfalls and lakes and almost no visitors.
More information about Plitvice Lakes park here.
Departure to Split with stop in Zadar
Today is the day to go to Split, but first, we’ll pass through Zadar.
Now we are in the region of Dalmatia – the most visited in the country.
Zadar is a “typical” Croatian seaside town, with pebble beaches, crystal clear waters, islands, and a charming historic center.
With a very good infrastructure of hotels, bars, and restaurants.
We visit the historic center, have lunch and continue the journey to Split.
Travel time 4 hours – 250 km.
