While many people visit Croatia to explore its ancient cities and soak up the sun on beautiful beaches, it has a wide range of pristine landscapes that go well beyond the sand. With landscapes that include everything from forests where bears roam and mountains laced with waterfalls to canyons carved by turquoise rivers and plenty of nautical paradises, it may be no surprise that the country is home to eight national parks.
Of course, if you only have limited time, you’ll probably have to narrow down your options when trying to decide which to visit. Nature lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers of all types won’t want to miss Croatia’s best national parks.