{"id":29596,"date":"2018-03-15T18:01:48","date_gmt":"2018-03-15T17:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hotspots.net.hr\/2018\/03\/prirodni-fenomen-dalmatinske-zagore-crveno-modro-jezero-postati-ce-unesco-ov-geopark\/"},"modified":"2018-04-05T00:38:21","modified_gmt":"2018-04-04T22:38:21","slug":"prirodni-fenomen-dalmatinske-zagore-crveno-modro-jezero-postati-ce-unesco-ov-geopark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/croatia-hotspots.com\/en\/2018\/03\/prirodni-fenomen-dalmatinske-zagore-crveno-modro-jezero-postati-ce-unesco-ov-geopark\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural phenomenon of Dalmatian Zagora \u2013 Red and Blue Lake to become UNESCO Geopark in 2020!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Soon another UNESCO geopark in Croatia!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Central Dalmatia<\/strong> abounds in cultural attractions, surreally beautiful landscapes and exquisite gastronomy. With its long history and tales which are woven into every rock, it is ideal destination for <strong>relaxation, entertainment and active vacation. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Spring is the most beautiful time of the year in Dalmatian hinterland, when numerous tourists and nature enthusiasts visit magical lakes, forests and mountains, ancient remains, cold caves and nature parks. It is up to you, dear readers, to explore incredible spectre of possibilities, according to your own wishes and possibilities.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/hotspots.net.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/croatia_dalmatia_split_imotski_0002-croatia.hr_.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10128 \" src=\"http:\/\/hotspots.net.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/croatia_dalmatia_split_imotski_0002-croatia.hr_.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 647px) 100vw, 647px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/hotspots.net.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/croatia_dalmatia_split_imotski_0002-croatia.hr_.jpg 800w, http:\/\/hotspots.net.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/croatia_dalmatia_split_imotski_0002-croatia.hr_-300x225.jpg 300w\" alt=\"croatia_dalmatia_split_imotski_0002 croatia.hr\" width=\"647\" height=\"485\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>During your peregrination across Dalmatian Zagora, do not miss to visit world-famous natural phenomena. Imotski\u2019s Red and Blue Lakes are natural values of global significance. These protected natural monuments have circled the world with their beauty. Blue Lake is favourite excursion site of both foreign and domestic guests in search for a holiday in nature and atypical <em>beach fun. <\/em>Karst Blue Lake is one of the most beautiful Croatian lakes approachable by nicely arranged stairs, so it is a favourite bathing spot during summer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/hotspots.net.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Modro-jezero-Imotski.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10129 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/hotspots.net.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Modro-jezero-Imotski.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/hotspots.net.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Modro-jezero-Imotski.jpg 600w, http:\/\/hotspots.net.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Modro-jezero-Imotski-300x225.jpg 300w\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When the lake dries up, then witty residents traditionally play football at its bottom. Red Lake was named after red rocks on its edge. It is, unfortunately, impossible to approach due to high steep slopes surrounding it. This karst pit is 528 metres high, while the depth of the lake is around 281 metres, so according to certain data, it could be the deepest lake in Europe.<\/p>\n<p>In Imotski town initiative has been launched to turn one of the region\u2019s most popular natural attractions into a UNESCO protected park, a so-called Global Geopark. Project of building a centre with various contents for visitors and researchers is being prepared. The study of Red Lake, a karst phenomenon that attracts adrenaline enthusiasts from all over the world,\u00a0 continues as well.<\/p>\n<p>Documentation for application is being prepared. After that, in 2019, follows necessary marking, signalization and implementation arrangements. If everything works out well, in June 2020 Red and Blue Lake will obtain a status of UNESCO geopark.<\/p>\n<p>This would be the third geopark in Croatia, Nature park Papuk is UNESCO protected geopark, while UNESCO\u2019s protection of Vis archipelago as geopark is expected to be approved soon.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78656\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.dalmacijadanas.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/crveno-jezero-000001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1122\" height=\"749\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Photo: dalmatia.hr<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dalmatia.hr\/\">www.dalmatia.hr<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/hotspots.net.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/central-dalmatia-logo-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29608\" src=\"http:\/\/hotspots.net.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/central-dalmatia-logo-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1842\" height=\"586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/croatia-hotspots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/central-dalmatia-logo-1.jpg 1842w, https:\/\/croatia-hotspots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/central-dalmatia-logo-1-300x95.jpg 300w, https:\/\/croatia-hotspots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/central-dalmatia-logo-1-768x244.jpg 768w, https:\/\/croatia-hotspots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/central-dalmatia-logo-1-1024x326.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1842px) 100vw, 1842px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soon another UNESCO geopark in Croatia! 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