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In the News (Mon 4 Jun 12)

  
 Croatia - Your Partner
It was declared a national park on the 12th of February, 1985.
The fauna of Paklenica National Park is very diverse: brown bears, wolves, martens, wildcats, golden eagles, griffin vulture, owls, falcons and ravens.The Adriatic side of Paklenica is marked by a cool, Mediterranean climate, while the interior is more continental, with alpine climes at higher elevations.
Risnjak National Park is located in Gorski Kotar 15 km.
www.hgk.hr /cro_partner/spirit/tekstovi/nationalparks/natparks.html   (1067 words)

  
 National Parks in Croatia - Kornati,Krka,Risnjak,Plitvice Lakes,Brijuni,North Velebit,Mljet
National Parks in Croatia - Kornati,Krka,Risnjak,Plitvice Lakes,Brijuni,North Velebit,Mljet
Paklenica National Park is one of the most attractive natural...
Krka is a river in Dalmatia which springs out at the western...
lacroatie.free.fr /croatia/np   (103 words)

  
 The most beautiful Croatia landscape
Krka 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.
This area was proclaimed as national park 11 November 1960 and represents the first institutionalized attempt to protect an original ecosystem in the Adriatic.
The islands are known for their mild climate and rich vegetation, while the National Park abounds with tree-lined walks, parks and gardens of tropical vegetation.
www.croatia-nudistsbeaches-scubadiving.com /Croatia_landscape.html   (966 words)

  
 The International Journal on Hydropower & Dams
Visit to the Krka National Park, a vast area of lakes, cascades and numerous waterfalls extending along the middle and lower course of the Krka river.
The trip includes a visit to the Jaruga small hydro plant, within the national park; constructed in 1895, it is the oldest hydro plant in Croatia and is still in operation.
In the afternoon there will be a visit to the world-famous Plitvice National Park, where 16 lakes are interlinked with waterfalls; rock formations are travertine, and so characteristic of karstic hydrography.
www.hydropower-dams.com /hd_29_3.htm   (562 words)

  
 National park "Krka"
Hydroenergy was giver precedence in the upper course, in the middle and lower course arguments for the national park prevailed, which was proclaimed by the Sabor in 1985.
Visovac islet is a particular jewel of the national park.
Biological research increased after the national park was proclaimed, and although a lot more remains to be done, we can already say that the fauna here is exceptionally rich and interesting.
www.ugljan-pasman.com /kukljica/krkae.htm   (714 words)

  
 NATIONAL PARKS in Croatia by FIND CROATIA
Each of the national parks is maintained by a separate institution, overseen and funded by the government ministry of nature conservation and spatial development.
In 1953, it became the national park of the Republic of Croatia.
National Park Kornati - - the area map, the description of islands, a islets and reefs, photo documentaries, a code of conduct, news for eco-tourist, price list...
www.find-croatia.com /national-parks-croatia.html   (412 words)

  
 THE KRKA NATIONAL PARK
Krka was proclaimed a national park on 24
The Krka National Park covers an area of 14,200 hectares, of which 2,600 hectares are water.
The Šibenik Bridge forms the southern border of the Krka National Park.
www.hrt.hr /arhiv/hrvati_u_svijetu/upoznajte_hrvatsku/07_nacionalni_parkovi/krka_eng.html   (529 words)

  
 WWW.HR - About Croatia: Nature: National Parks
Area of National Park Krka occupies 111 km2 along the course of the Krka River, it is about 72 km long, with its seven travertine falls, and a total drop of 242 m, is a phenomenon of nature and the karst.
It is an Island of great diversity and contrast, and Mljet National Park covers his northwestern part with an area of 5.375 ha of protected land and surrounding sea.
And rightfully so, as this region is simple and unusual in its connection between the sea and the mountains, rich in beech and black pine forests, its deep canyons cut vertically into the Velebit ridge, its karst formations and numerous caves and pits.
www.hr /wwwhr/abouthr/nature/national/index.en.html   (539 words)

  
 Vila Magnolia
National Park "Krka" National Park "Kornati" Town of Šibenik Pirovac Croatia
It is also connected with the National Park "KRKA".
With its marine part, it is very close to the National Park "KORNATI" (about 7 nautical miles), and by the main road, it is connected with the neighbouring bigger towns (Šibenik and Zadar).
www.inet.hr /~bpanjkot/en_pirovac.htm   (165 words)

  
 PSYTRANCE.CZ
Inside the National park there are also the ruins of ancient medieval forts of the XIV century: Trošenj-grad (Trošenj village),Bribir- Necven-grad (Necven village), Bogocin-grad (Bogocin village) and the fort Kljucica.
Krka is one of the most important ornithological places in Europe for number of species (222) and for spring and autumn migration.
The Krka river is a natural and carsic masterpiece for a waterfall of 242 m.
www.psytrance.cz /clanek.php3?ret=in&pos=1&id=398   (878 words)

  
 Places to See (Croatia)
It was proclaimed a national park in 1985 and is the seventh national park in Croatia
Plitvice Lakes National Park english/croatian - Official pages of one of the most beautiful natural values of Europe - Complete nature guide, accommodation, online reservations, news, games, maps, postcards, images, video - are just some of the things you will find here.
NP Mljet english/croatian - National park Mljet, Nacionalni park Mljet - Information on the park, its location, flora and fauna, and cultural heritage.
www.tuttinsieme.it /tutti/tut/eur/croatia/placestosee.htm   (354 words)

  
 Croatian Touristic Information Service: Travel Info - Zadar
The Krka National Park has seven impressive waterfalls, out of which Skradinski Buk is the most magnificent.
Today Zadar is the administrative, tourist and cultural center of the region called the region of national parks and islands, it includes four national parks and 1200 km of a picturesque sea coast with 300 small and large islands, peaceful and untouched bays and about fifty attractive tourist destinations.
The National Park Paklenica is a unique geographical and climatic region.
www.dalmacija.net /zadar.htm   (325 words)

  
 Croatia - Krka National Park
I found the most enjoyable aspect of Krka to be the planning that went into the walkways.
After an hour-long wait in Skradin, we finally boarded the boat for the 20 minute cruise to the park entrance.
was the fourth and final park that we visited.
www.earth-lights.net /croatia6.html   (97 words)

  
 Zagreb Travelogue, Krka National Park
The krka national park is a recently established park (1985) with loads of attractions and activities suitable both for active or less active people.
It's a nice scenic cruise - with the added highlight of passing under a bridge where local kids gather and, as soon as a boat has gone past, they'll delight you with the sight of their acrobatic jupms from the bridge into the lake.
Visovac is a lovely monastary set scenically on an island in the middle of a lake - the boat leaves you 30 minutes to explore the little island.
www.trekshare.com /index.cfm?p1=48&journalid=1886   (496 words)

  
 National park in Croatia
Walking and bicycle riding are allowed on the whole area of the national park, and some parts can even be reached by car.
The Krka River, in its short flow, 72 km long, makes its way to the sea through deep canyons, creating numerous waterfalls, cascades and lakes.
The lakes are surrounded with dense pine forest, and the most beautiful place is the small island of.
www.kroatien-ferien.com /english/hauptseite/nationalpark_01.htm   (250 words)

  
 European Connections Home
The parks were matched for partnerships based on the surveys they submitted.
you are a superintendent of a park involved in the EUROPARC Federation and you would like to respond to this survey, please complete a blank questionnaire and email it to the address below.
www.nps.gov /nero/euro/pairings.htm   (56 words)

  
 Easy Tours Travel Agency - Dubrovnik,krka
It is the 7th national park in Croatia.
That area represents only one part of the national park that covers approximately 109 km2.
The Krka river springs from the Dinaric mountains, and the water flows noisily through some twelve spectacular cascades.
www.easy-tours.com.hr /EN/krka.htm   (100 words)

  
 :: DALMATIA CROATIA KORNATI NATIONAL PARK KORNATI ISLAND KORNATI RIVER KRKA RIVER DALMATIA HOLIDAY ADRIATIC TISNO ::
The Kornati National Park, an ecological oasis, was established in 1980.
Attractions GALLERY Nacional Park Kornati Islands, Nacional Park Krka and Tisno photo gallery with more than 20 photo.
At the entrance of the Krka into the Knin field is a waterfall called Veliki Buk (20 m).
perso.wanadoo.fr /adriatic/attractionsen.htm   (824 words)

  
 KRKA Nacionalni Park (National Park): photos, information, itinerary, history
The Krka National Park was proclaimed a national park in 1985, the Park encompasses an area of 109 sq km along the Krka River: two kilometers downriver from Knin to Skradin and the lower part of the Cikola River.
Pulpit inside the church of the Franciscan Monastery of Visovac island, Krka (Cherca) Nacionalni Park (National Park).
Waterfall, Roski Slap, Krka (Cherca) Nacionalni Park (National Park).
www.colonialvoyage.com /viaggi/croatiakrka.html   (255 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: 1915
January 12 - The Rocky Mountain National Park is established by an act of the U.S. Congress.
August 16 - The Entente promises the Kingdom of Serbia, should victory be achieved over Austro-Hungary and it's allied Central Powers, the territories of Baranja, Srem and Slavonia from the Cisleithanian part of the Dual Monarchy; Bosnia and Herzegovina; and eastern 2/3 of Dalmatia (from the river of Krka to Bar).
August 17 - Jewish American Leo Frank is lynched for the alleged murder of a 13-year-old girl in Atlanta, Georgia.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/1915   (7097 words)

  
 John's Weblog
Krka is one of two national parks in Croatia that contain magnificent waterfalls.
The southern half of the park is open to tourists, but it just so happened that about 10 years ago during the war, the front line ran right through the northern half of the park.
We passed one car that was parked on the side of the road and as I looked in my rearview mirror, I noticed that it had US plates on it so I stopped and backed up.
www.johngoff.com /blog   (4631 words)

  
 Apartment Bonic - Vodice - Croatia
The national park 'Krka' was pronounced in the year 1985.
Containing an area of 14.222 ha, mostly in the Šibenik-Knin county and a smaller part in the one of Zadar, every year the national park 'Krka' attracts over 2 million people, who enjoy the unique nature and the variety of its flora and fauna.
In spite of the spare and stony ground, you can hardly imagine the richness of natural beauty waiting for you at the national park 'KORNATI'.
www.apartment-bonic.hr /main/index_gbc3e1.html?idd=09   (88 words)

  
 National park Krka
As for ecclesiastical buildings, the most precious jewels of the Park are the Franciscan church and monastery on the island of Visovac, and the Krka (St. Archangel) monastery, with its rich artistic and cultural treasures.
The region of the Krka River abounds in traces of ancient settlements, with numerous historical and cultural features of interest The most ancient signs of human habitation along the Krka are Palaeolithic finds, Neolithic ceramics, flint knives and fragments of bone and urns.
Inside the park there are the remains of several medieval Old Croatian fortresses, from the 14th century: Trosenj-grad, Necven-grad, Bribir, Bogocin-grad and Kljucica;
jagor.srce.hr /~tlakic/national/engl/park/krka/krka.html   (199 words)

  
 Krka
Before its outflow the river forms beautiful and well known waterfalls called Skradinski Buk, part of Krka National Park.
It has its source approximately 25 km southeast of Ljubljana, most important town near Krka is Novo mesto.
The Slovenian name for the river Gurk in Austria, with a length circa 120 km; it is a left tributary of the river Drave (Drau, Drava) in the southern portion of the state of Carinthia.
www.yotor.com /wiki/en/kr/Krka.htm   (170 words)

  
 Krka National Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Krka is one of the Croatian national parks, named after the river Krka that it encloses.
Krka was proclaimed a national park in 1985 and is the seventh national park in Croatia.
It is located in central Dalmatia, in the Šibenik-Knin county, just a few kilometers northeast of the city of Šibenik.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Krka,_national_park   (95 words)

  
 CROATIA Apartments: private accommodations Vodice Murter Krka Sibenik
Krka National Park is one of the most beautiful ones.
Krka National Park is one of the most beautiful ones
It is most convenient to rent accommodations in the Šibenik area and then rent a boat for a visit to Kornati National Park.Beautiful beaches, sun and sea will make Your summer vacations unforgettable whether You decide for a camp, a hotel or private accommodation in rooms, apartments and houses.
www.apartments-croatia.com /sibenik_en   (375 words)

  
 Morsko Prase Tours
The Krka National Park is only 20 km far by air from the Kornati National Park.
All over the world, the national parks try to proove their uniqueness by the longevity of their existance.
Because of the abundance of its waters,its fish and water weeds, the Krka river presents the real contrast to the Moon landscape of the Kornati Islands.
www.morsko-prase.hr /tours/izleti_en.htm   (1022 words)

  
 Krka > Camp Marina Croatia > Adriatic > Dalmatia > Sibenik-Knin County
The campsite Marina is situated near the National Park Krka, in Lozovac, on the road to Skradin.
that Sibenik is 21 nautical miles away from Zadar, from Split 38, from Makarska 66, Hvar 46, Vis 46, Korcula 79, Ploce 90, Dubrovnik 127, and from the National Park Kornati 20 miles...
With a secured electricity and toilets facilities with hot water, the family Skocic will also be at the service of organizing the transport, while the members of ADAC enjoy 20% discount.
www.infoadriatic.com /krka/krka_02.shtml   (436 words)

  
 About us
- National park Paklenica in the mount Velebit
Vodice is summer resort situated in central Dalmatia, 8 km from Šibenik, Croatia.
A family villa Astoria is located in the most beautiful part of Vodice called Srima only few meters from sea.
www.abaton.hr /Vodice/hr/pg_13.html   (92 words)

  
 Dubrovnik Special Interest Coach Tours, bus excursions along Dubrovnik and Croatia
Depart for Plitvice Lakes, the largest national park in Croatia, with 16 lakes and waterfalls surrounded by dense woods.
Continuation to Brijuni Islands National Park abounding in luxuriant subtropical vegetation and wildlife, with numerous archeological sites, consisting of 14 islands and islets of which we tour the Veliki Brijun Island.
If you're planning to visit UNESCO´s Heritage and National Parks of Croatia be sure to book your place on this combination tour which includes the highlights of Croatian cultural and natural heritage.
www.dubrovnik-online.com /english/special_interest_tours.php   (1373 words)

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