This is a glorious mixture of woodlands, craggy cliffs and ravines that cut through the river Krka which runs from Knin, a formerly war-torn town on the borders of Bosnia-Herzegovina, to the Adriatic coast just a few miles north of Sibenik.

The best way to explore it is by boat and there are several firms which offer such trips. Starting at an extraordinary site reminiscent of a water-crossing in a Clint Eastwood western (it is actually used for filming westerns!), I traveled through a dramatic gorge which opened out on to a sparkling blue lake in the midst of which was a solitary island containing a Fransican monastery. Apparently, all the aspiring monks have to survive here for 12 months before being accepted for further training.

After a 45 minute break and a visit to the monastery museum, our day cruise continued down to the breathtaking waterfalls of Skradinski Buk, where we spent two glorious hours wandering over specially built wooden walkways above the countless streams rushing down to merge in a lake some 40 metres below. An unforgettable day.

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The Tamaris is a charming three-star hotel in the town of Baska in the south of Krk. It has 15 rooms and 15 apartments and has been recently refurbished. Rooms are well-equipped, clean and modern. The hotel staff are also welcoming and very helpful. But what really makes this hotel standout is its superb position right on the beachfront with the sea a mere stone's throw away. Good out of season deals available.

Emila Geistlicha bb, 51523 Baska
www.baska-tamaris.com

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