The Krka National Park is one of the most stunning natural places I have visited and is a taste of paradise. We travelled from the port of Split in Croatia to the National Park which is open to the public either to walk about or take a dip in the waterfalls. The Krka Waterfalls is the jewel of the national park as you can literally swim under the waterfalls yet it was packed with locals, tourists and there are strong currents therefore you can't get too close. The currents may pull you along the refreshing (but slightly mucky) water and the surface of the floor is very rocky however, that does not sidetrack from the natural beauty and enjoyment at this National Park.
The second day in Croatia was spent in Dubrovnik on a tour of the Elaphite Islands: Lopud, Šipan and Kolocep Island. The tour was named Islands of Music as we travelled by pirate boat, (looked like one) with traditional Croatian music playing sailing the seas: an idyllic scene. The islands, as illustrated in the images, are truly beautiful. The waters are crystal clear so as to see the minute fishes swimming nearby the white sandy beaches. The islands are an extremely calming place to stay as it is not packed with people, due to the size of population, nor packed with cars. As the islands are relatively small your legs are the main transportation or alternatively, bicycles with a small crate attached for storage (or smaller passengers). Šipan Island provides the most undisturbed atmosphere yet it is not a place of affluence. The houses often lack a lavish appearance because in the past it was thought to ward off pirates as they appeared not to be worth stealing from! Overall these islands are a tranquil escape from the city life, only 30 minutes from Dubrovnik, worth a day-trip or longer.
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| Krka National Park |
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| Krka Waterfalls |
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| Kolocep Island Harbour |
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| Šipan Island Harbour |
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| Šipan Island Homes |
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