# Nature Parks in Dalmatia, Croatia

> Bron: https://photographbyjohn.com/guides/nature-park-dalmatia/ — Revealing Life Beyond the Lens (you see)


Cheaper and quieter than the national parks, the nature parks of Dalmatia protect some of the country's calmer landscapes. These 4 parks are the ones to head for when the headline names feel too busy.

## The 4 best nature parks in Dalmatia

- **[Biokovo Nature Park](/locations/biokovo-nature-park/)**, sveti jure 1762m. [map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=43.2578085&mlon=17.0806476#map=16/43.2578085/17.0806476)
- **[Lastovo Islands Nature Park](/locations/lastovo-islands-nature-park/)**, dark sky. [map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=42.7703156&mlon=16.9375137#map=16/42.7703156/16.9375137)
- **[Telascica Nature Park](/locations/telascica-nature-park/)**, dugi otok cliffs. [map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=43.8882938&mlon=15.1820643#map=16/43.8882938/15.1820643)
- **[Vransko Lake Nature Park](/locations/vransko-lake-nature-park/)**, largest natural lake. [map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=43.8936911&mlon=15.5824635#map=16/43.8936911/15.5824635)

## Practical tips

Nature parks are quieter and often free or cheap, ideal when the national parks feel too busy. Fewer crowds mean fewer facilities, so bring water and snacks.

## When to go

For nature parks in Dalmatia, aim for May to October, with June and September the quietest warm months. Bring water and shade, facilities are thin at the more remote spots.

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