9. Plitvice Falls, Croatia
Points – 6
The Plitvice falls are located in the Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia, one of the oldest national parks in this particular European region, and one that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage register.
The lakes within the national park are arranged in cascades. There are some 16 lakes which resulted after several small rivers and subterranean rivers met. The lakes descend from over 2,000 feet, connecting through small waterfalls.
The highest waterfall is the Veliki slap (which literally translates to Large Waterfall). It has a drop of close to 256 feet and it’s situated at the end of the Lower Lakes.
