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Zadar
After visiting the lakes, we headed to the city of Zadar where we would spend the evening. Typically we try to get to our next accomodation before nightfall since it’s easier to navigate unfamiliar streets and signs in the daytime. Something we learned over our various travels is to try and stay inside the city or town where the main attractions are, at least for a night. It’s especially worth it if you’re there for a short time even you have to spend more money and end up in a smaller accommodation. The downside is that parking isn’t always available in the city/town centers, nor is it cheap, but if you plan ahead you can figure out where to park nearby. Since we were only staying one night, we were very lucky to find a parking space on the street right by our apartment, which was free until 9AM the next morning.
The next morning my daughter and I strolled around town and found a market where we picked up some fresh fruits and fresh pastries to enjoy for breakfast. We then explored the old town some more with the rest of the family who had just woken up, and then headed out by the water. Once we got outside of the town and away from the cover of the buildings, we didn’t realize how windy it was that day! It was very intense, and the choppy water made me glad we weren’t on a boat. One interesting attraction along the waterfront in Zadar was the Sea Organ.
The Sea Organ just looks like marble steps along the walkway that lead into the Adriatic Sea, but there are narrow gaps in the blocks creating passageways that connect to organ pipes. When the waves and wind push the air through these pipes, they make sounds. On the particular day we visited the wind and waves were so strong, which made the sounds from the sea organ even more fascinating.
Krka National Park
Krka National Park was another fun stop filled with waterfalls, that began with a crazy bus ride down the a steep and narro winding hill on a giant bus. This was yet another amazing place in Croatia with more amazing waterfalls. While not as large as Plitvice, it was equally as breathtaking and you can actually swim here during the warmer seasons. There’s a small historic village that is host to some antique mill equipment that used the power of the water, but the highlight here is the short hiking trail to see more waterfalls. After spending some time here taking more pictures and enjoying nature, we headed to our next stop, Dubrovnik.
