Breathtaking Plitvice Lakes
If you are looking for beautiful natural wonders to tour, we’ve got a true gem for you: Plitvice Lakes in Croatia. Plitvice Lakes National Park, the oldest national park in southeastern Europe and largest in Croatia, is famous for its beautiful and unique formation of lakes. Plitvice Lakes are situated in central Croatia, not far from the capital Zagreb, making them very accessible.
Plitvice Lakes have formed as confluence of numerous small rivers, both surface and underground karst rivers in the mountainous karst. These rivers join in one water flow, which is slowed by natural dams or travertines made of moss, algae and bacteria. These dams are just like coral reefs and grow by 1 cm a year. Travertines separate the water flow into sixteen observable lakes. Water flows out of those lakes over travertines, forming some of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls that attract a million of visitors each year.
Have we piqued your interest? Set aside some time for a vacation to Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia; fly to Zagreb, find yourself accommodation Croatia and delight in the natural wonder. Keep in mind that there is an entry fee and several strict rules to follow within Plitvice Lakes… we wouldn’t want them losing their charm, would we?