Croatia’s Romantic Lake destinations - Plitvice Lakes and Krka River

When talking about Croatia’s romantic lake destinations, most people can’t even point them out on a map. When deciding for lakes honeymoon destinations, most couples have in mind Niagara Falls or lake Tahoe.

I would advise you two Croatia’s National Parks lakes, one of them on UNESCO World Heritage List, and you will be overwhelmed by their beauty and unique romantic scenery, you will never forget.

The Plitvice lakes are Croatia's most famous national park and are among the most beautiful sights in Europe. Due to their natural diversity, they are part of the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Plitvice lakes consist of 16 connected lakes and numerous waterfalls, surrounded by dense forests. Many trails and small, wooden bridges, built just above the calm water, await you in Plitvice. Besides on foot, you can explore the National Park by tourist train or boat throughout the whole year.

The most wonderful place I have ever been to, it is amazing, the waterfalls and everything, it is beautiful during the summer, fall, winter and spring, you can’t miss if you decide to visit it, I could go there thousand times.

This is the place to come if you are a nature lover and a water lover. Basically, water, water everywhere. Dripping, dropping, flowing, falling, still, fast and it is clear and the lakes a beautiful turquoise. A great place to recharge the soul if you can get away from the crowd. There are kilometres of trails and boardwalks so you can try.

The water was so clear i wanted to jump in but it isn’t allowed… i understand but still… i was a week in Croatia for my vacation, my parents moved there a little while ago. I was glad to see the lakes. It is breathtaking.

There is a lot to say about Plitvice lakes, it really looks like paradise on earth. the place is great and worth visiting in all seasons. If you love photography you can’t go wrong, prepare yourself for endless hours of pleasure.

How to get to Plitvice Lakes: From Zagreb follow direction to Karlovac, Slunj, Gracac, Zadar, 80 km from Karlovac.

To find out more about Croatia’s Romantic Lake Destinations and Plitvice Lakes National Park I heartily recommend the excellent, Land of the Falling Lakes. This beautifully produced documentary has been a few times on PBS. There's some amazing footage of the bears and wolves of Plitvice as well as the kind of stunning aerial shots you won't see elsewhere. Order Land of the Falling Lakes now from Amazon

One of the most fascinating romantic lake destinations is a nearby Krka River National Park. Established in 1985, the 142 sq km Krka National Park follows the line of the Krka river, from its source in the foothills of the Dinaric mountains on its short journey through the dramatic karst landscape to its finish in the Adriatic sea near Sibenik town.

The river flows through a limestone gorge, dropping over 220m in 50km, with eight sets of rapids. Only two falls – Skradinski buk and Roski slap – are in the park itself, although the former is the most impressive of all with a 46m drop over seventeen limestone steps.

After the noise and rush of the falls, visitors are surprised to find the tranquillity of Visovac. This small island is the site of an old Franciscan monastery, established in the 16th century. Now home to a library of books and manuscripts, the monastery is the best place for contemplating the serenity of the park in perfect peace and quiet.

Croatia’s Romantic Lake Destinations: Plitvice Lakes and Krka River

Croatia’s Romantic Lake Destinations:
Plitvice Lakes and Krka River