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National Park Plitvice lakes
The most prominent and most among the eight national parks in Croatia - Plitvice Lakes National Park, is only natural, in society's cultural values, in Croatia included in the List of World Heritage (UNESCO) is the 1979th was among the first in the world. Plitvice lakes national park is recognized as an astonishing natural monument for the benefit and enjoyment of the people now and for the generations to come.
Today, 60 years after its establishment, Plitvice Park national park continues to provide inspiration for visitors becoming nowadays one of Croatia's biggest attractions. Thousands of people from all over the world visit the Park during summer. They come to find peace and relaxation just to experience something different as a getaway from the city.
Plitvice Lakes National Park was declared the eighth April 1949. year, and one of the most beautiful sights in Europe.The National Park covers an area of 29,842 hectares, of which 22 308 forest waste, water, 217, and on the lawn with rural areas 6957 acres.
Here lives really are many types of animals you can sometimes see up close, such as bear, deer, fox, wolf...Water world is also rich in animal species that are protected. Will amaze you and rich natural forest beech, fir, spruce, pine and other garden that its appearance gives a special atmosphere to the visitors.It is a complex of sixteen beautiful lakes which fed by many rivers and streams, a sound and noise to descend a series of covered rocks, a relaxing effect. The most attractive place of the Upper and Lower Lakes that are accessible through two entrances, where there is a panoramic maps and information panels. Here you can find basic information about navigating through the park anduseful objects that are out there;restaurants, hotels, post office, bus station, medical clinic, trails...
Visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park forever be remembered and compared with other lakes, which they will never surpass in its beauty. During the winter months, the falls were frozen and provide an unforgettable sight. While during spring and summer abundance of water and waterfalls, offers a special charm
A Large waterfall - it is the largest waterfall in Croatia (78 meters high), resulting confluence Plitvice stream down the cliff. Along the stream and lake water, start the flow Korane river.
Shallot - the largest and deepest lake. There is a center of tourist activity, where you can relax and comfortablesomething to eat, and you can buy some souvenir. From here, from the lake by boat, which goes to where it begins Gradinskomjezeru whole series of magnificent waterfalls.
Proscansko - Legend has it that this area once upon a time ruled by a terrible drought, and desperate people were praying for help.They say that they responded to the request sent to the Black Queen and rain that was falling for days as it emerged the lake.
In the central zone 16 of picturesque natural lakes of this unique National Park is located several hotels which offers accommodation in comfortable rooms, a restaurant with a rich cuisine, and special offers throughout the year. Offers have additional content, the organization of larger and smaller conferences, business meetings and seminars. Sports complex in the hotel, and activities the hotel provides an equally good time with sports and recreation, as well as an oasis of calm with relaxation.It is possible to find accommodation in many private homes and apartments.For those seeking a different location and have different affinities for leisure there are also two camps. both camps are located in extremely beautiful natural environment.
accommodation and campsites Plitvice Lakes National Park can be reached by car or bus, which operate according to regular bus lines from Zagreb to all major cities in DalmatiaDalmatia (Zadar, Sibenik, Split, Dubrovnik). The nearest airport is situated in a distance of 140 km, and the nearest train station is situated in Karlovac and the Plitvice Lakes is about 90 km.
Working hours are adjusted to the National Park different seasons. It is the longest open in summerwhen the full time 7-20 hours. If you want to visit in the fall or spring, you can do 8-18 hoursand the shortest working hours in the winter, when the Park for 9-16 hours.
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