"The most magnificent chalk barrier... " a Plitvicka Jezera National Park Travel Page by FRONA

That is a specific geological and hydrogeological phenomenon of karst. The series of 16 bigger and a few smaller lakes, gradually lined up, separated by travertine barriers for which the period of the last ten thousand years was crucial, and which were ruled by ecological relations similar to those of today - suitable for travertine depositing and for the origin of the lakes - are the basic phenomenon of the National Park.

Travertine forming plants, algae and mosses have been and still are playing an important role in their creation, thus making a very sensitive biodynamic system.

Transitive type of climate between coastal and continental with microclimatic diversities makes summer pleasant and sunny, while on the other side winter is relatively long, harsh and snowrich. There are large forestry complexes in the Park area, of which some sections are protected as a special reserve of forestry vegetation due to its primeval characteristics (Corkova uvala virgin forest). Diversity of places and living conditions makes possible for numerous species of plants and animals in watery and terrestrial areas of the Park to develop with no disturbancy.

If you want to know how ancient paradise looked, come to Plitvice..... the friendly swimming fish, the humming of waterfalls, the beautiful colors... wow I was amazed that Croatia has such natural beauty..

This is a photo of one of the cute waterfalls....the place is full of them... I feel like a fairy, want to dive under and pretend noone can see me :)

This is a view from one of the view points... I love the feeling of hidden little lakes.... could have been a good replacement for New Zealand and Lord of the rings movie!