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National parks near Turjaci, Split-Dalmatia

Turjaci sits inside the Split area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Split for the full write-up.

Krka National Park is the closest national park to Turjaci, Split-Dalmatia — 60.8 km (37.8 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 17 min behind the wheel.

Krka, Kornati, Mljet, Paklenica, and Plitvice Lakes make a full day trip — leave early. Northern Velebit, Gargano, Risnjak, Brijuni, and Majella are better with a night booked nearby.

Turjaci has a population of about 1,014.

National parks near Turjaci

Parks ranked by distance from Turjaci
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Krka National Park60.8 km (37.8 mi)1 hr 17 minDoable as a day trip
Kornati National Park109 km (67.7 mi)2 hr 3 minDoable as a day trip
Mljet National Park112 km (69.7 mi)2 hr 6 minDoable as a day trip
Paklenica National Park121 km (75.5 mi)2 hr 14 minDoable as a day trip
Plitvice Lakes National Park160 km (99.7 mi)2 hr 49 minDoable as a day trip
Northern Velebit National Park177 km (110 mi)3 hr 3 minBest as a weekend
Gargano National Park219 km (136 mi)3 hr 41 minBest as a weekend
Risnjak National Park255 km (158 mi)4 hr 12 minBest as a weekend
Brijuni National Park271 km (168 mi)4 hr 26 minBest as a weekend
Majella National Park272 km (169 mi)4 hr 27 minBest as a weekend

When to make this trip

Krka National Park is generally best May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October as the quieter shoulder either side.

Winter is cool and wet at low elevation and snowy in the mountains, with reduced hut and refuge service.

July and August combine peak heat with peak domestic holidays. Shoulder months are both cooler and quieter.

Month-by-month detail for Krka National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Turjaci are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.

Distances between parks near Turjaci
PairApartEstimated drive
Krka → Kornati51.8 km (32.2 mi)1 hr 7 min
Kornati → Paklenica58.9 km (36.6 mi)1 hr 15 min
Paklenica → Plitvice Lakes61.3 km (38.1 mi)1 hr 18 min
Krka → Paklenica64.9 km (40.3 mi)1 hr 21 min

Planning a trip from Turjaci

Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.

Read the Krka National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Turjaci?

Krka National Park. It is about 60.8 km (37.8 mi) from Turjaci, roughly 1 hr 17 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Turjaci?

Yes — Krka National Park, Kornati National Park, Mljet National Park, Paklenica National Park, and Plitvice Lakes National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Turjaci?

10 parks are within reach of Turjaci, 5 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Turjaci?

For Krka National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.