Croatia is one amazing country. I was impressed by its cleanliness, friendly people, and pristine nature. There is plenty of sightseeing with so many nature parks scattered throughout the country.

Plitvice National Park: Avatar-like scenery with countless waterfalls and emerald waters

One place in particular was Plitvice Lakes National Park, which was on my must-see list and the highlight of my road trip through Croatia. It is also one of the most visited places in all of Croatia. With its emerald green water, lush green vegetation, and spectacular waterfalls, there is no wonder it’s the most popular national park in the country. There were areas that looked like scenes out of the movie Avatar. The park is home to close to 90 waterfalls and 16 lakes, and between them, there are wooden walkways which allow you to easily explore this park on your own. I recommend spending at least half a day to fully enjoy this nature park, as there’s a lot to see.

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Croatia’s coastline filled with small towns

Make sure to visit the old towns or Zadar, Trogir, and Omis along the coast where you can see what the rest of the country is known for: its sand-less beaches and its small towns adorned with the iconic orange roofs. I only spent a short time in Croatia and didn’t get to see all the beauty of this country yet, so I will be back for more!