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Istria and Kvarnersmaller (approx. 1200 m), can boast of having the
Limski Channel - Between Vrsar and Rovinj, there is aso-called "White Crystal Chamber" that is ornamented
geomorphologic phenomenon - a 10 km long and 600with magnificent stalactites and stalagmites.
m wide canyon, with cliffs protruding up to 150 mCentral Dalmatia
above the sea. Since oysters and mussels are bred inCetina River Canyon - 100 km long Cetina River is
the Limski Channel, make sure to taste them in one ofDalmatia's river with the most water and its mouth lies
many excellent restaurants.at the old town of Omis. Thanks to its waters, the river
Motovunska Forest - Istria's inland is famous for itshas formed a splendid canyon with waterfalls
forests abundant in mushrooms and wild game, while(Gubavica) and excursion areas, among which
Motovunska Forest, where the largest truffle, recordedRadmanove mlinice, a place where excellent dishes
in the Guinness Book of World Records, was found,are served, stands out.
lies in the Mirna River valley, close to the MedievalMalacological Museum in Makarska - is located in the
hill-top towns.Franciscan monastery and houses the largest
Ucka - Ucka, covered by coniferous forests, medicinalselection of shells and snails in the world, as well as a
and aromatic herbs, is Istria's highest mountain. Fromrare collection of fossils from the Mediterranean area.
Ucka, you have a splendid view of Istria and theBiokovo Botanical Garden - If you head from
Kvarner islands, and thanks to its vegetation and theMakarska towards Zagora, you will reach a botanical
direction of the wind, the region at the foot of Uckagarden that, besides autochthonous plants from the
has been included on the list of tourist destinationsBiokovo area, houses several endemic plants, while
favorable for all of those with respiratory difficulties.there are large meadows of yellow narcissuses at
Rajska Beach and Dundo Forest - 40% of the islandseveral places within the park.
of Rab is covered by woods, while the DundoCrveno and Modro Lakes are hydrographic and
Park-Forest, only 4 km from the town of Rab, standsgeomorphologic natural phenomena in the Imotski
out as one of the most beautiful holm oak forests inregion. In Modro lake (800 x 500 meters), bathing is
the Mediterranean region.allowed in summer, while its water level varies up to 70
Lubenice - On a 378 m high cliff with a view towardsmeters. Neighboring Crveno lake resembles a giant
the open sea, lies the prehistoric settlement thatwell: it has a diameter of about 200 meters and a
resembles the fairytale town in Sleeping Beauty -depth of about 500 meters and cannot be accessed,
stone-chiseled Lubenice, where every year interestingwhile the red color of the surrounding steep rocks
music evenings are held and creative workshops aremake it a marvelous sight.
organized.Southern Dalmatia
Northern DalmatiaVeliko and Malo Lakes - On the island of Mljet, whose
Lake Mir - On the island of Dugi otok, in the area of thewestern part has been proclaimed a national park,
Telascica Nature Park, 146 m above sea level lies thethere are two lakes and the bay of Soline. On 46
salt water lake Mir. In the past, an integral part of themeter deep Veliko Lake lies the islet of Sv. Marija with
Kornati National Park, Telascica Bay is among thea Benedictine monastery. The water of Malo Lake is
most beautiful in the Adriatic, while its waters at theup to 4°C warmer than the sea water.
surface are up to 6°C warmer than the seaBacinska Lakes - Freshwater Bacinska Lakes, a
water in summer.favorite destination for sports fishermen, lies north of
Velebit Botanical Garden - At the foot of Zavizanthe port of Ploce and in the immediate vicinity of the
Mountain, at the altitude of 1480 meters, lies a botanicalsea. There are several excellent sea food restaurants
garden with an area of 30 hectares. Besides densein the vicinity.
forests and spacious meadows, you can seeSton Walls - The 14th century fortification walls, called
autochthonous and rare plants of the Velebit region,"European Wall of China" due to their monumentality,
among them, the endemic yellow flower - Degeniastill circle the town that had waterworks and a
velebitica.sewage system already in 1581. Besides that, Ston is
Zrmanja River, whose canyons and rapids haveknown for excellent oysters bred there.
recently been discovered by rafting and kayakingLokrum is among the most beautiful islands of the
enthusiasts, lies near the town of Obrovac. One of itsDubrovnik archipelago and it used to be the summer
beauties is a 27-meter high waterfall. Along its entireresidence of Maximillian von Habsburg. The island is
length of 69 km, the river flows through greencovered with Mediterranean vegetation, magnolias,
landscapes, the most spectacular ones in the Obrovacagaves and palm trees. Due to its exquisite beauty, it
region.has been proclaimed a special reserve of forest
Cerovacke Caves - On the slopes of Southernvegetation.
Velebit lies the geomorphologic nature monumentYou can allways check private accommodation
consisting of two caves: Donja cave, explored to thedirectory for best offers at: RealAdriatic.
depth of 2000 meters and Gornja cave, although