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Basic information

River Krka is a karst phenomenon, that, on its way towards the sea, made various lakes, waterfalls and fast currents. Its well is situated below the mountain Dinara, near the town Knin. Because of natural beauty and geological characteristics a big part of river has been pronounced a National park in year 1985. Krka is 72 kilometers long and the most beautiful and most preserved part is spread from old Croatian forts Trošenj and Nečven to Roški slap waterfalls.

The most impressive and the most visited waterfalls are Skradinski buk and Roški slap. Roški slap is really accessible and can be visited during the entire year. On the left coast of the river are situated numerous old watermills, some of which are still working. South of Roški slap waterfalls river transforms itself into a lake, called Visovačko jezero. In the middle of the lake is situated an islet with a church and a franciscan monastery.

River Krka sinks into the sea in Skradin. The river is rich in various spieces of fish, ten of which are endemic. The number of bird species puts this National park among one of the most valuable ornithologic areas of Europe.

It is best to begin the excursion in the information centre in Skradin, from where tourists can get all the interesting information and observe the gallery in which are presented all interesting things about National park.

It is also possible to go through National park by river, roads and hiking lanes. The excursion by boat includes the visit to Visovac, driving inside the canyon, sightseeing of Roški slap, monastery of St Arhanđel and Trošenj fort.

What to visit

Skradinski buk – the longest and the most beautiful waterfall on river Krka and one of the most famous natural beauties of Croatia – it is possible to see it walking through lanes and bridges

Roški slap – a group of waterfalls made of 22.5 meters high main waterfalls and a lot of small waterfalls, cascades and tuff islets

Islet Visovac – in year 1445 was built franciscan monastery and the church of Lady of Visovac

Watermills – preserved watermills from 19th century – ethnologic monument – presentation of customs of this area – making flour, making horseshoes, weving

Monastery of St Archangel and the fort Trošenj – situated on an islet on an upper Krka, a Byzantinum style church with a library rich in old valuable books

Roman military camp Burnum – situated in todays village called Ivoševci – built in the 1st century AD – preserved arches that belonged to the command building and amphitheater

The cave – ancient site – on a top of the canyon above Roški slap – found numerous traces of human existance

Fort Ključica - the biggest and the most preserved medieval fort on the area of the National park

Gastronomy

Buffet Stari mlin – situated next to Skradinski buk – offers traditional dishes

Buffet Kalikuša – situated in old watermills next to Skradinski Buk, which are the part of ethno village – it has a view on the waterfalls

Buffet Visovačke Mlinice – next to Roški slap – traditional cold appetizers, prosciutto, cheese, salted sardines…

Restaurant Panorama – on the west side next to Roški slap – traditional eel and trout dishes and meat dishes

Beaches

On river Krka bathing is permitted only in allowable areas

Directions

National park Krka is open for visitors the whole year long.

Enterance to the national park is possible by boat from Skradin or by bus from Lozovac.

The price of the ticket is from 25 to 80 KN, and for children (7-14 years) from 15 to 65 KN.