Tourists travel to Croatia for a whole variety of reasons. They are typically looking to spend time along the Adriatic Sea, enjoying the mild temperatures. However, if you are willing to enjoy the sun while on a boat and viewing one of nature’s wonders then you should travel to Kornati National Park.
Kornati National Park
Kornati National Park is often described as a nautical paradise. Yachtsmen from around the world are drawn to the area to test their skills within the challenging waters, interweaving their boats among the multitude of islands.
The islands were made a national park in 1980 due to the exceptional beauty of the landscape, the interesting geomorphology, jagged coastline and the amazing eco-system found beneath the surface of the water.
Kornati National Park is a group of islands in the central portion of the Croatian Adriatic Sea, located between the islands of Sibenik and Zadar. It consists of 89 islands. The average area of the islands is only 0.55 square kilometres with 9 islands larger than 1 square kilometre and 76 smaller than one hectare. The total park area is 217 square kilometres with 50 of those square kilometres being on land the remaining 167 being sea areas. The total coastline, jagged and indented, measures 238 kilometres.
Getting to Kornati National Park
Kornati National Park can be reached by boat – if you do not own your own boat, there are many available for rent in the nearby areas.
An alternative is taking an organized tour of the area. Again, there are several to choose from, as individuals and tourist agencies up and down the Adriatic coast offer tours of the area. Tours typically last approximately 10 hours and include the boat ride, a drink, park entrance ticket, lunch, and a tour guide to answer any questions and point out all the interesting points along the way.
Kornati National Park is open all year. It is ideal for participating in water sports like sailing, scuba diving, and snorkelling. The traveller who is looking for a simpler way of life will also enjoy the area. Rainwater and solar energy or gas is utilized in the area, as there is no running water or electricity. You can be transported back in time or imagine yourself living on a deserted island (with a few more comforts than anyone truly living on a deserted island has).
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