Can you still swim at Krka?
Fortunately Krka is allowing swimming at other locations inside the beautiful National park. The locations being not as popular as Skradinski Buk, but they do offer a relaxing experience in the following locations: Stinice, Remetić – Pisak and downstream of Roški Slap.
Where is Krka in Croatia?
Situated in the middle of Šibenik-Knin county in Croatia Krka national park covers a total area of 109 km². Krka is actually a river in Dalmatia, Croatia’s southern-most province, which due to the local terrain forms into beautiful waterfalls. Krka river has 7 travertine barriers and a unique ecosystem.
Can you swim in the waterfalls in Croatia?
The natural beauty of Krka waterfalls is absolutely breathtaking and, unlike at Plitviče, you can swim. It’s an absolutely amazing place to climb the rocks, look around, take in the views and swim beneath the waterfalls and if you’re anywhere in the area, there’s no excuse not to go.
How many waterfalls are in Krka?
The Krka National Park in Croatia, known for its sixteen plunging waterfalls, winding hiking trails, and vast expanse of lush, green forest.
Is Plitvice or Krka better?
What is this? If you have to choose, though, we recommend Krka National Park if you’re more limited on time or interested in swimming in the waterfalls, and Plitvice Lakes National Park if you have a couple of days to dedicate to the trip and are more interested in the hiking and photography opportunities.
Where is the island Krk in the Adriatic Sea?
Krk ( pronounced [kr̩̂k]; Italian: Veglia; Istro Romanian: Krk; Vegliot Dalmatian: Vikla; Latin: Curicta; Greek: Κύρικον Kyrikon) is a Croatian island in the northern Adriatic Sea, located near Rijeka in the Bay of Kvarner and part of Primorje-Gorski Kotar county.
Where is the Krka River in Croatia located?
Krka National Park ( Croatian: Nacionalni park Krka) is one of the Croatian national parks, named after the river Krka ( ancient Greek: Kyrikos) that it encloses. It is located along the middle-lower course of the Krka River in central Dalmatia, in Šibenik-Knin county, downstream Miljevci area,…
Where is the Rijeka Airport on Krk island?
The Rijeka Airport is located in the vicinity of Omišalj on the island of Krk and connects our island with numerous European cities. The area is characterized by karst relief with interesting karst formations: caves (Biserujka Cave near Dobrinj), sinkholes and cracks. There are fertile fields in the central part of the island.
How to get to the island of Krk?
You can reach the island by car, by bus, by boat and by plane, and the nearest railway station is in Rijeka (56 km). Since 1980 the island of Krk has been connected with the mainland by a bridge. There are ferry connections from the island of Krk to the islands of Cres and Rab (operating June thru September).