National parks near Supetar, Split-Dalmatia
Supetar 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 Supetar, Split-Dalmatia — 70.6 km (43.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 28 min behind the wheel.
Krka, Mljet, Kornati, and Paklenica make a full day trip — leave early. Plitvice Lakes, Gargano, Northern Velebit, Majella, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, and Alta Murgia are better with a night booked nearby.
Supetar has a population of about 3,415.
National parks near Supetar
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krka National Park | 70.6 km (43.9 mi) | 1 hr 28 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mljet National Park | 94.5 km (58.7 mi) | 1 hr 50 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kornati National Park | 109 km (67.5 mi) | 2 hr 3 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Paklenica National Park | 135 km (84.1 mi) | 2 hr 27 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Plitvice Lakes National Park | 182 km (113 mi) | 3 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gargano National Park | 188 km (117 mi) | 3 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Northern Velebit National Park | 192 km (119 mi) | 3 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Majella National Park | 247 km (154 mi) | 4 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 263 km (163 mi) | 4 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Alta Murgia National Park | 271 km (168 mi) | 4 hr 26 min | Best 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.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Supetar are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Krka → Kornati | 51.8 km (32.2 mi) | 1 hr 7 min |
| Kornati → Paklenica | 58.9 km (36.6 mi) | 1 hr 15 min |
| Paklenica → Plitvice Lakes | 61.3 km (38.1 mi) | 1 hr 18 min |
| Krka → Paklenica | 64.9 km (40.3 mi) | 1 hr 21 min |
Planning a trip from Supetar
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.
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Supetar?
Krka National Park. It is about 70.6 km (43.9 mi) from Supetar, roughly 1 hr 28 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Supetar?
Yes — Krka National Park, Mljet National Park, Kornati National Park, and Paklenica National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Supetar?
10 parks are within reach of Supetar, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Supetar?
For Krka National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.