Lo sport della
canoa si organizza sui fiumi di Kupa,
Korana, Mrežnica, Cetina e Una.
The most beautiful Croatian rivers run through
the karstic areas, which means that they abound
in limestone barriers and waterfalls, which in
turn, due to the abundance of rain and sun, are
bordered by lush vegetation. During the dry
season the waterfalls retain sufficient water
among the limestone barriers to ensure pleasant
sailing by canoe, kayak, or indeed for diving.
Rivers lose neither their clarity nor their
green hue except during the heavy spring and
autumn rains. One is hard pressed to find easier
to navigate and yet at the same time more
interesting rivers to be negotiated by canoe,
complemented by magical sites in which to pitch
your tent or to do some recreational fishing.
Waterfalls are often inclined to disrupt a
journey by canoe, although where detours are
necessary they are not particularly onerous or
time consuming and provide a rare opportunity to
enjoy the wealth of the falls. In summer time
one may venture beneath them to discover and
investigate impressive caves. The rivers, and
their wondrous canyons, are never far from the
tourist oriented shores, although their relief
and biological characteristics differ greatly
from those found along the coastline. Taking
advantage of this vicinity, coastal tourist
destinations frequently organize one-day
excursions to the rivers, and since the guides
are experienced rowers one does not need the
strength needed for rowing, or experience.
Indeed, such a river excursion is suitable for
the whole family.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Canoeing on the rivers
of Croatia can also provide memorable cultural
experiences. The monasteries of Visovac, Holy
Archangel and Krupa are located amid the green
environs of the Rivers Krka and Krupa, while the
Radman Mills [Radmanove mlinice] on the River
Cetina represent an interesting entity of
popular architecture, as do the mills on the
River Krka. Dotted along the rivers, with some
frequency, are the remains of old castle, burghs
and fortifications. Some of these are well
preserved - like Trakoscan Castle, set above the
lake of the same name, as well as Ozalj and
Dubovac, by the River Kupa. The massive fortress
of Knin and the remains of Roman Burnum are also
encircled by the Krka, while the ruins of
ancient Narona lie close by the River Neretva.
A very special experience are the traditional
pilgrimages, and events like the festival of
Dalmatian klapas - groups of capella singers -
which takes place in Omis by the River Cetina.
INFO:
In Croatia the tradition of
canoeing is centuries old. Remains of primitive
canoes carved out of tree trunks have been found
in the Plitvice lakes, and those traditional
vessels, trupica, are still frequently used for
fishing and transport in the River Neretva’s
fertile delta.
Canoeing on most rivers and lakes is subject to
certain restrictions in order to ensure
protection of plant and animal communities or
geological formations. The management teams of
protected areas and organizers of commercial
trips can provide reliable information,
assistance in organizing canoe trips and in
acquiring the necessary camping permits.
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