Famous as the location of a popular TV series, Croatia is more than just what you see on the TV as Kings Landing in the epic fantasy series Game of Thrones. Beyond its Old Town and ancient cities, lie striking mountains and beautiful islands that are a great place to get lost and wander, and become one with nature.

Stretching along the Adriatic Sea, Croatia is a beautiful country that is filled with wildlife and never-ending natural beauty.    This vibrant country that is blessed with some of the most astonishing pieces of nature is a dream destination for many travelers around the globe. As a popular tourist destination, many major airlines fly to Croatia from across the world. When visiting this beautiful country you can make use of flightstatus24 to monitor and check the status of your flight online. It’s easy and free to use and it will allow you to check if there is any delay or cancellation on your flight.

If nature is your reason for visiting the scenic country of Croatia, here are a few lists of best places to see in the country that you can add on your itinerary on your next trip:

  1. Plitvice National Park.One of the most visited national parks in Croatia, Plitvice National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site that is famous for its lakes and waterfalls. It has connecting walking trails and boardwalks over its turquoise water that allows its visitors to cross along the lakes and find stunning viewpoints for some photo operations. It is a great place to relax and be one with nature, with its beautiful nature and wildlife surrounding you, get ready to be awestruck in the company of nature.
  2. Krka National Park.Probably the second most visited national park in Croatia after Plitvice, Krka National Park has a lot of interesting spots to offer to its visitors. Skradinski Buk, the longest waterfall in Krka River is the most famous attraction in the national park. Visitors can swim at the base of the waterfalls, so be prepared and take your swimsuit with you when you go and visit this place. The park is a wonderful sight to see and is good to visit all year round, so be sure to include this place in your itinerary when you go to Croatia.
  3. Blue Cave- Bisevo Island.One of the best known natural beauty spots in Croatia, the cave became famous for the blue light that illuminates the cave. It’s best to visit the cave when it’s not crowded where the surroundings will give you an eerie and unearthly kind of effect.
  4. Blue and Red Lake- Imotski. Often called the pearls of nature, the two karst lakes are a true natural phenomenon and are located at Imotski, a little town in Dalmatian inland. Getting its name from the color of the water in it, Blue Lake was believed to have been formed from a collapsed underground cave. Blue Lake is more famous during periods of extreme drought, as the water in the lake can disappear and when a football game among locals is held at the bottom. Red Lake, on the other hand, got its name from the stiff red cliffs at the edge of the lake. Believed to be one of the deepest lakes in Europe, Red Lake was also formed from a sinkhole when the ceiling of a large underground cave had also collapsed. It is believed that the Red Lake is connected with other water bodies through an underground cave.
  5. Telascica Nature Park. Are you a beach person who always seeks the sun, sand, and the sea? Worry no more as Croatia is also rich with pristine and peaceful beaches that are as stunning as the greatest beaches in the world. This bay that was proclaimed as a Nature Park in 1988 is surrounded by 13 islands and islets. A true attraction on its own, the place is rich with valuable flora and fauna and archaeological heritage. One of the most highlighted attractions in the park, Mir Lake is believed to have medicinal properties. With its temperature that is warmer than its surrounding sea, bathing in the salt lake can be a delight to its visitors.
  6. Mljet National Park.A protected natural sanctuary, Mljet is one of the most popular proclaimed national parks in Croatia. Best enjoyed when you are going on a hike or riding on a bike, get ready to be fascinated by your visit to Mljet National Park. Its lakes that are actually saltwater lagoons are the main sites to visit in the park. Swimming is allowed and is an ideal way to get some memorable experience in its lakes that are surprisingly warmer than the waters surrounding the island. Another epic way to enjoy the place, hiking can give you relaxing views of the place’s lagoons, monastery, vineyards, and hilly landscapes.
  7. The Island of Losinj. A true paradise for visitors who love crystal clear seas, the island of Losinj which is part of the Cres-Losinj Archipelago is the second largest island in Croatia. Known to be an aromatic island and an island of vitality, the island has over 1200 species of plant and has a Mediterranean climate that helps with respiratory conditions. The surrounding waters of the island have also been proclaimed a dolphin reserve, so it’s not impossible for you to come across the bottle-nosed dolphins when sailing your boat around the island.