![]() It takes only about an hour or less to walk the main loop of the park, but it’s big enough to spend a few hours in. There are plenty of photo opportunities and outlooks, and a food court at the end of the park’s loop. This national beauty is not too far of a drive from Split, and it’s a great place to spend the morning or afternoon hiking, watching wildlife (fish, frogs, and birds galore), and of course swimming at the very end, where the cascades reach the greatest in size and breadth. The park is the result of the wide Krka River that deposits over limestone terrain, which is notably porous and malleable under passing water, hence the plethora of waterfalls that make up the park’s thousands. The color of the Krka River is also a gem-like greenish blue, which is really rare (until you’ve seen the Adriatic, and after that, this makes more sense). The waterfalls are sonorously everywhere, dipping and dropping into pools, cascades, drips, and eddies - all throughout lush parkland and along dirt pathways. This national park in Croatia is the quainter cousin of Plitvice, but it’s no less stunning. Skradin itself is a charming little town so take time to enjoy a stroll through it as well. Boats run frequently and the ride takes about 30 minutes. The best way to get to Krka National Park is via boat and we made our way there from the dock in the town of Skradin. All in all, it’s a very pretty place and a nice change of pace from the Dalmatian Coast. In addition to Skradinksi Buk, there are paths that wind up through the woodland and you can catch glimpses of the cascades and waterfalls as you walk along. On next trip, bring food! Size wise, Krka National Park compares to a US state park so a few hours is enough. We also happened upon a picnic area where there were many happy folks sitting under the shade of trees, eating, laughing and just having a good time. ![]() We were there on a hot summer’s day, so being in the park was a great way to cool off, though I wished I had brought a swimsuit as swimming is allowed in certain areas. Ponds occupy the flat parts of the tiers. The water flows from the Krka River and the volume is so great that it literally thunders as it rages, full force, over the karst landscape and lush vegetation. Skradinski Buk is the name given to the series of tiers of cascades and waterfalls located in Krka National Park.
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