Plitvice Lakes National Park

Aside from being one of Croatia's most famous national parks, Plitvice Lakes National Park is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The entry fee is 13 euros and there are discounts for students and small groups. We got there thinking we'd spend a few hours at most, but we enjoyed it so much that we spent all day there. Once inside, you walk from lake to lake on elevated wooden bridges...even the trails through the woods are elevated. In effort to minimize man's impact on this natural place, most visitors never actually touch the grounds. The lakes all flow into one another before finishing in a river. There are various routes and there are signs giving you estimates of length (around 2hrs for the shortest and 8 for the whole tour). Sometimes, it's better to cross a lake on a boat to go quicker, the price of which is included in the ticket.

Plitvice Lakes National Park should be at the very top of your to-see list in Croatia. We went and loved the ponds, waterfalls, and lakes and their constantly changing colors (the colors depends on the animals and minerals that live in the waters). Whatever the color, all the lakes are surrounded by deep forests which make the place even more beautiful. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.

The Plitvice Lakes National Park is a truly extraordinary place. It's composed of 16 crystal-clear lakes that range from neon blue to emerald green. I'd suggest spending an entire day there to experience it in full. There's a snack bar in the park so you can fill up on supplies.

Viajé a Croacia en 2019 con un proyecto de Erasmus sin pensar que me depararía esta belleza natural que cautivó mis sentidos de norte a sur. Paz. Eso sentí. Fue realmente una pena que no estuviese nevado, pues fuimos a mediados de diciembre con esa esperanza, aún así, ¡me cautivó!

With breathtaking scenarios and different paths to follow to challenge yourself and keep on shape while enjoying the relaxing atmosphere.

Beautiful cascade lakes in the heart of Croatia.