Nature Park Biokovo - Biokovo is second highest mountain range in Croatia, located along the Dalmatian coast of Adriatic, between the rivers of Neretva and Cetina. The 196 km² of its area is protected as a nature park. This imposing mountain is by far the greatest sight of the Central Dalmatian coastline, and its only nature park.
There are few places in the Mediterranean where peaks over 1,500 meters in height come so close to the sea, and where mountainsides raise so steeply and so high as they do here. Since the world of nature on Biokovo has been preserved in its virginal state, it is believe of many that Biokovo should in fact be declared as Croatia ninth national park.
It is the forbidding and inhospitable peaks of Biokovo that bestow upon the coast an ever so welcome freshness during the heat of summer, as well as proffering a whole range of nature gifts to its true lovers. Apart from fresh air and the atmosphere of unsullied nature, Biokovo has beautiful hiking and cycling trails, pleasant rest places and interesting historical remains.
With a little luck, visitors to Biokovo can catch a sight of chamois, the trade mark of this mighty mountain, as well as other preserved animal species. All along the routes strange karstic forms are to be seen, deep karstic sinkholes, and a number of other natural phenomena characteristic of a karst area. However, the most alluring aspect for those who come to Biokovo are the breathtaking views of the Makarska Riviera, with its lovely beaches and picturesque settlements. Also from Biokovo it is possible to see all the large islands of Central Dalmatia, particularly Brac and Hvar.
