Biokovo Nature Park (Croatia)
Croatia Biokovo Nature Park When we planned our trip to Croatia we pinned the park on our itinerary for two reasons: the amazing view from the top of the mountain and the experience of driving the high narrow road to the get to the peak. Biokovo is the second highest mountain range in Croatia, part […]
Domogled Natural Park (Romania)
Romania Domogled Natural Park Domogled Cerna-Valley is a protected area located in the Southern Carpathians. It covers more than 60.000 ha, making it the biggest nature reserve of Romania. The best way to trully see the beauties of the park is by taking the road from Cerna Sat to Campu lui Neag – Petrosani. The […]
Solana Ulcinj (Montenegro)
Montenegro Solana Ulcinj Situated in the southern part of Montenegro, with its 1500 ha salt flats, Ulcinj Salina is one of the largest salines in the Mediterranean. Salt was produced here, in a nature-friendly way, since 1935. As water is pumped up, small organisms and shrimps come with it, attracting fish and other animals to […]
Plitvice Lakes National Park (Croatia)
Croatia Plitvice National Park Plitvice Lakes National Park, proclaimed Croatia’s first national park in 1949, lies at the south end of Mala Kapela mountain chain. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The most attractive part of the park – the lakes – cover under 1% of the total park. The area is […]
Kravica Waterfall (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Bosnia and Herzegovina Kravica Waterfall Kravica Waterfall, often mistakenly called Kravice, is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 40 km south of Mostar and 20 km from Medjugore. The waterfall is 25 m high and swimming is allowed in the lake at it’s base. The area has a small cafe, a picnic and camping area and […]
Apuseni Natural Park (Romania)
Romania Apuseni Nature Park Located in western Romania, Apuseni preserves dolines, shallow funnel-shaped valleys, karstic plateaus, dry valleys and gorges. The Apuseni Mountains are remarkable both for its surface and variety of forms. In this area there are many touristic hiking tracks accessible to anyone. It is also suitable for caving, canoeing, rafting, skiing and […]
Dragons’ Garden (Romania)
Romania Dragons’ Garden Gradina Zmeilor (The Dragons’ Garden) is an ensemble of bizarre shaped rocks (towers, mushrooms, needles, steeps) which became mythical characters in local legends. Some state they are the result of a battle between the forces of evil and the forces of good. Others talk about dragons that stole the Sun and a […]
Danube Gorge (Boilers)
Romania Danube Gorge The Danube Gorges is the natural border between Romania and Serbia, the place where the Danube passes through the Carpathian Mountains. It narrows to about 230 meters for 9 km. The maximum depth of the Danube is about 75 m. Before the artificial lake (The Iron Gates) was built, Danube has created […]
Uvac Special Nature Reserve (Serbia)
Serbia Uvac Special Nature Reserve We discovered Uvac Special Nature Reserve on our way to Montenegro sea side. Since we were on the road for a long time, we needed a place to stretch our legs, grab something to eat and rest for a few hours. We spotted a motel by the side of Zlatarsko […]