We will drive along one of the most beautiful coastlines in Europe, the coast between towns Trogir and Sibenik. We will be passing along numerous bays, peninsula towns, vineyards and olive trees, facing dozens and islands and islets...
Finally, as we reach town Sibenik, our way takes us to Dalmatian hinterland area - to the majestic river Krka estuary - the National park Krka. We will spend an hour or two wandering through 'the rainforests', observing animal and plant life and admiring the waterfalls... We will also explore the ethno-village and the old watermills. Additionally, during summer time we can enjoy a nice and refreshing swim in the river and the lakes formed below the lowest waterfall...
After the National park visit we can also arrange visiting City Sibenik with its UNESCO protected St.Jacob's renaissance Cathedral.
Krka is a river in Dalmatia that springs out at the western foot of Dinara Mountain and flows into the sea near Sibenik; its length is 72.5 km. In the parts of the course where the Krka flows through marly soils, certain extensions are created (Arandelovac, etc.). In limestone it forms a narrow and deep canyon (up to 200 m), flowing over travertine barriers and creating waterfalls. In the upper course are two 10-m high waterfalls. At the entrance of the Krka into the Knin field is a waterfall called Veliki Buk (20 m). In the lower part of the course are the waterfalls: Bilusic (19.6 m), Prijen (15 m), Manojlovac (three waterfalls; 84.5 m), Roski Slap (25.5 m) and Skradinski Buk (37.5 m), the most beautiful of all. Between Roski Slap and Skradinski Buk is Visovac Lake (13 km long) with an islet (see Visovac). Downstream of Skradinski Buk is the Krka river estuary (about 20 km long), in which freshwater mixes with saltwater. Part of the estuary is also Prukljansko Lake.
The waterfalls were used for the production of electric power. The first hydro-electric power plant was constructed in 1898 near Skradinski Buk and the second one in 1906 near the Manojlovac waterfall (hydro-electric power plant Manojlovac I). The course downstream from Knin to the Sibenik bridge, comprising an area of 110 sq km, was set aside as a national park in 1985.
The park area receives about 500,000 visitors a year.
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