Croatia is one of the up and coming holiday destinations for Brits apparently and I now know why! I was drawn here after seeing a photo of Plitvice Lakes National Park, so I decided to combines the national parks with the coasts of Croatia.
I rather ambitiously decided to do this trip entirely on my own, including hiring a car and navigating on my own. AS my holiday drew closer I questioned this decision, but I need not have worried.
I stayed in Zadar for the first few days and looked around this lovely coastal city, before heading to the main reason for my visit, Plitvice Jezera. If there is a place for which the words "are of outstanding natural beauty" was made for it must be this national park. Full of lakes and waterfall, it is stunning! The water is emerald green and with towering gorge walls and lots of trees it is so worth visiting. There are wooden boardwalks throughout the park to help you find your way and to protect the landscape. It is a busy place for tourists, but if you take your time you can avoid the worst of the crowds.
The other national park I visited was Krka, which is also a place of lakes and waterfalls. One of the falls has 17 steps to it and it beautiful to behold. A boat trip to Roski Slap is also worth doing and the park is a lovely day out.
My trip was completed by visits to the towns and cities of Split, Trogir and Sibenik to soak up some Croatian culture. The only places I did not get to see were the islands off the coast and the city of Dubrovnik, so I'll add them to my list for next time!
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