After leaving Dubrovnik, we visited the Plitvice Lakes, which is the oldest and the largest national park in Croatia. This is an area of exceptional natural beauty that attracts nature lovers throughout the world.
The process of tufa formation, through which tufa barriers and, subsequently, lakes are formed, is the outstanding universal value for which Plitvice Lakes received international recognition on 26 October 1979, when it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
We walked on the wooden promenades with magnificent views of the pristine lakes, where every turn led to breathtaking scenery and yet another waterfall.
The photographs tell the story.
Before we arrived, though, we stopped for a coffee and a toilet break. We came across these bears happily sitting in mud pools in their cages. Also needed to cool off. They abound in the national park—we were warned not to approach!
The following photos taken in the national park don’t need explaining!
On the way to the national park.
The beautiful upper lakes and waterfalls.
Then we took a break; we found shade and slaked our thirst with a giant beer!
We decided to walk along a deserted tourist trail. It was nirvana!
Flowers, fish and ducks!
