The Kornati Islands are located in northern Dalmatia and represent the most densely indented archipelago in the entire Mediterranean region.
537 land plant species, 226 seaweed species and approximately 850 marine life organisms have been recorded on the Kornati Islands so far, including 579 invertebrates, 160 fish species, one turtle species and three mammal species including the rare monk seal.
A larger part of this archipelago, about two-thirds of the islands and the lake area, was declared a national park in 1980. Since the archipelago was declared a national park, a lot of research has been carried out there, especially that related to the natural heritage.
Not only the nature is overwhelming, but also the man-made dry stone walls that stretch across the islands. All dry stone works were built from sea to sea, that is, from one side of the island to the other.
On the territory of the national park there are eight marked and prepared hiking trails leading to viewpoints. This archipelago is best visited by boat.
In the immediate vicinity of the Kornati National Park there is another protected jewel of Croatia - the Telaščica Nature Park, which includes the wide and deep bay of the same name on the neighboring island of Dugi Otok. The diversely shaped, bizarre rock formations and high cliffs are characteristic there.
