With 240 protected areas of which 35 are national parks, the Philippines can boast great biodiversity. Namely, the parks are dispersed across Luzon, the Visayas, Mindanao and smaller islands. They are suited for wildlife and nature enthusiasts, but especially adventurers. Very often trekking a mountain can be paired with catching waterfalls and hot springs and […]
The largest archipelagic state that lies in the Pacific Ring of Fire is bound to be a place of diverse, rich wildlife and ecosystems. Likely, Indonesia is a stunning country with various sceneries and unique wildlife on many of its 17 000 islands and islets. This Southeast Asian and Oceanic country is undoubtedly most famous […]
Turkey can boast as many as 45 national parks. Moreover, with 5 national parks in Antalya Province, it also boasts the largest number of national parks within a single province. These national parks attract both the country’s residents and its tourists. Namely, by being surrounded by sea and comprising very high mountains, Turkey features biodiverse […]
Home to vivid jungles, tenacious rivers, golden coastlines and dramatic limestone mountains, Vietnam truly is an adventurer’s wonderland. The whole country boasts 34 national parks that offer tremendous diversity. Behind every mangrove tree lie cascading waterfalls and exotic wildlife that are not to be missed. Steadily becoming the gem of Southeast Asia, Vietnam ranks high […]
Currently, there are 156 national parks in Thailand, covering around 31% of the kingdom’s total area. However, some national parks are not yet published in the Government Gazette. Most of the national parks are situated in Thailand’s highlands (31), the majority of which are located in the Chiang Mai province (16), followed by Chiang Rai […]
The 43 national parks of Colombia are a part of the National System of Protected Areas and the System of National Natural Parks. Of course, most of these areas are under the jurisdiction of the Colombian Ministry of Environment. However, some parks are under the authority of the indigenous communities that inhabit them. The System […]
World-renowned for its great natural beauty, Croatia is a land filled with many wondrous landscapes. Consequently, there are 8 stunning national parks in Croatia that are spread over 3 regions. The majority of those natural parks are located in Dalmatia (4), Croatia Proper (3) and Istria (1). The oldest and the most famous one is […]
Plitvice Lakes is one of the most visited tourist attractions in this part of Europe. More than 1.3 million people visit the national park each year, making it one of the most visited sites in Croatia. Plitvice has been a national park since 1949. And in 1979 the lakes enter the UNESCO list of World […]
National park Krka waterfalls is, after Plitvice lakes, the second most visited national park in Croatia, and one of the top Croatian sights. Especially in the recent years there has been a steep increase in the number of people visiting Krka. Majority of visitors (>90%) visit Skradinski Buk which is the most famous spot inside […]
There are 25 national parks in Italy spread over 19 regions. The majority of national parks are located in the regions of Abruzzo (3), Calabria (3), Lazio (3), Tuscany (3) and Sardinia (3). The oldest national park is Gran Paradiso, established in 1922, followed by Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park which was established in […]