Krka National Park, Croatia - travel guide

Krka National Park

Swimming Waterfalls - Skradinski Buk - Visovac Island - Star Rating 4.6

About Krka National Park

Croatia's second most famous NP - swimming under waterfalls allowed! Skradinski Buk 17 tufa cascades over 800m. Visovac Island 15th-century Franciscan monastery. Roski Slap upstream. The only NP in Croatia where swimming is permitted in the waterfalls.

🗓 Best Time to Visit

May-June and September-October (20-28C). Swimming June-October. July-August sells out by 11am.

🍽 Food & Drink

Park buffet EUR 12-18. Restoran Skradin marina EUR 15-25. Konoba Karoca EUR 12-20. Best: pack picnic.

🚗 Getting There & Around

Skradin entrance 15km Sibenik. Parking EUR 7/day. Entry EUR 15-30 includes boat ride. Tours Split EUR 45-65.

🏨 Where to Stay

Hotel Skradinski Dvori doubles EUR 70-120. Hotel Panorama Sibenik EUR 70-140. Houseboat Skradin EUR 80-120.

🍽 Where to Eat Near Krka National Park

Restoran Skradin EUR 15-25. Pelegrini Sibenik EUR 35-55 Michelin. Konoba Nostalgija EUR 12-18.

🎯 Things to Do

Skradinski Buk boardwalk 1.5-2h. Swim in natural pools (June-Oct). Visovac boat EUR 10. Ethno museum in watermills.

💡 Insider Tips: Arrive before 9am - park may close 11am capacity. Best swim pools near bridge. Water shoes essential. October best swimming.

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