After a long period of warm weather, it seams that winter has started. After days of strong winds and rainy days, first snow flakes have fallen on our mountain peaks in Dalmatia, giving them new beauty.
One of these mountains is Biokovo mountain in central Dalmatia, which was named for its snowy whiteness.
As we drew from Split, to Makarska, our starting point the weather didn't look promising. The rain was still falling, so we decided to postpone our walking for an hour. A unplanned second coffee this morning was exactly what I needed in order to be ready for a great walk ahead.
Rain stoped and nothing could stop us. We started our hike with 2.5h uphill walk. Beautiful scenery and views on surrounding islands which occasionally were effected with rain and lighting. It was great to look at those events from a distance.
Great marked trails, geology and views, first encounter with snow this season, made the day just right.
Interesting facts about BIOKOVO:
- Sv.Jure is the second highest peak in Croatia, 1762 m
- cold air spilling from Biokovo creates the famous Bora wind
- hat man inhabited Biokovo in prehistoric times, long before any letters
- the pit Mokre Noge at 839m is the deepest on Biokovo...
- there are more than 87 churches and chapels on Biokovo...
- Biokovo is the most important junction for the endemic flora...
- Biokovo has 7 species of amphibians and 21 species of reptiles registered...
- it is possible to see 250 km away Italy from Biokovo...
More intersting facts about Biokovo, you can find on official website of Nature Park Biokovo.
I have been to Croatia and it is a beautiful pace to visit. With its natural scenic beauty, it gives invitation to the tourists. Winters further enhance the beauty and charm of the place.
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