8 NATIONAL PARKS IN CROATIA – LAKES, MAP and GUIDE

As you breathe in, you’ll draw in an abundance of fresh, crisp mountain air. You’ll hear the crunching of leaves underfoot and the sound of waterfalls in the distance. Birds will be chirping, and you’ll be relaxed and without a care in the world.

Welcome to my National Parks of Croatia guide, based on my 20+ years of exploring them! This list of Croatia national parks is one you’ll be sure to add to your travel bucket list.

Listed as a Croatian UNESCO World Heritage site, Plitvice Lakes National Park is a magnificent gift from nature. It is one of Croatia’s most fantastic tourist attractions, with lakes so still that you can see your reflection as if it were a mirror.

1. PLITVICE LAKES NATIONAL PARK

Mljet National Park is one of those Croatia national parks for people who like a little bit of adventure and stunning scenery. Situated on the Island of Mljet in Croatia’s deep south, Mljet National Park is bordered by two saltwater lakes.

2. MLJET NATIONAL PARK

If you’re looking for waterfalls in Croatia, visiting the Krka waterfalls is a must. Yes, Plitvice Lakes gets way more attention, but Krka National Park has the larger waterfalls. It’s also easier to get to!

3. KRKA NATIONAL PARK

If you want to get away from it all and rekindle your connection with nature, head to Risnjak National Park, one of the least-known national parks in Croatia.

4. RISNJAK NATIONAL PARK

Located near the Velebit Mountain range and Zadar, Paklenica National Park consists of two torrent gorges, Velika (Big) Paklenica and Mala (Small) Paklenica, which run parallel to one another.

5. PAKLENICA NATIONAL PARK

This wilderness of barren mountains, pine forests, and deep-cut canyons lies within easy reach for most tourists in Croatia. The park is a great day trip from many of the Adriatic Sea coastal towns.

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