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Northern Dalmatia
Mark Read
Overview
Serving the classic Dalmatian cocktail of historic towns, jewel-like waters, rugged limestone mountains, sun-kissed islands, gorgeous climate and Mediterranean cuisine, this region is a holidaymaker's dream. Yet it's the cities and islands further south that hog all the limelight, leaving Northern Dalmatia, if not quite undiscovered, then certainly less overrun. Yachties can sail between unpopulated islands without a shred of development, lost in dreams of the Mediterranean of old, while hikers can wander lonely trails where bears and wolves still dwell, and explore three of Croatia's most impressive national parks, which shelter in the hinterland.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
Plitvice Lakes National Park
By far Croatia's top natural attraction and the absolute highlight of Croatia's Adriatic hinterland, the Plitvice Lakes National Park is a gloriousā¦
Å ¾±²ś±š²Ō¾±°ģ
The crowning architectural glory of the Dalmatian coast and the undisputed masterpiece of its principal designer, Juraj Dalmatinac, this World Heritageā¦
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Covering 95 sq km of the Velebit Range that divides continental Croatia from the Adriatic coast, Paklenica National Park contains some of the countryāsā¦
Northern Dalmatia
One of Northern Dalmatia's most striking natural phenomena, Dragon's Eye Lake is a 10,000-sq-metre oval encircled by 4m- to 24m-high cliffs. Connected toā¦
Zadar
Another wacky and wonderful creation by Nikola BaÅ”iÄ (the local architect who designed the nearby Sea Organ), this 22m-wide circle set into the pavementā¦
Krka National Park
This isn't just the most important Serbian Orthodox monastery in Croatia; it's one of the faith's most important sites full stop. Featuring a uniqueā¦
Zadar
Zadarās incredible Sea Organ, designed by local architect Nikola BaÅ”iÄ, is unique. Set within the perforated stone stairs that descend into the sea is aā¦
Krka National Park
Stretching from the western foot of the Dinaric Range into the sea near Å ¾±²ś±š²Ō¾±°ģ, the 73km Krka River and its wonderful waterfalls define the landscape ofā¦
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BeachesThree days in Zadar: exploring in and around Croatia's coolest cityNov 15, 2018 ā¢ 4 min read
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