THE ISTRIAN PENINSULA

Croatia has seven National Parks, five on the coast and two in the interior, occupying 7.5% of the country and with plans to increase this to 14%. Croatia takes great pride in the protection and conservation of its Wild Life and its extraordinary wealth of flora and fauna.

• Punta Corrente Park: The Punta Corrente forest, in the town of Rovinj in the south is an ideal location for swimming and enjoying the sea. You can reach Rovinj by bus from most cities in Croatia and by ferry from Trieste in the summer. There are 13 islands in the Rovinj archipelago.
  
  
• The Brioni Islands: As the only national park on the Istrian peninsula, Brioni with their 14 islands covering an area of 736 hectares are the most interesting and indented group of islands in Istria.
  
  
• The Baredine caves: The caves are full of stalagmites and stalactites, underground sculptures formed by centuries of erosion.
  
  
• Leme canal: Located in the east of the Istrian peninsula, a beautiful natural phenomenon and equally important scientific resource. The perfect trip for fans of unspoilt nature and shellfish spotters.
  
  
• Plitvice lakes (Plitvicka Jezera): This is the most famous National Park in Croatia and possibly one of the most beautiful in the whole of Europe, its natural diversity making it a World Heritage Site register. Ideal for hiking or visiting the lakes on the tourist train.