{"id":5414,"date":"2020-04-24T17:32:24","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T17:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mircorp.com\/?p=5414"},"modified":"2021-04-08T20:15:21","modified_gmt":"2021-04-08T20:15:21","slug":"canyoning-in-croatia-adventures-on-the-dalmatian-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mircorp.com\/canyoning-in-croatia-adventures-on-the-dalmatian-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"Canyoning in Croatia, Plus 7 More Active Adventures on the Dalmatian Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It\u2019s no secret that Croatia<\/a> is one of the most gorgeous places on earth. <\/strong>The stunning natural beauty of this Balkan<\/a> nation is just one of many reasons why I find myself returning year after year, ready to soak up the sunshine, the fresh air, and the unbelievably fresh food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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View of Dubrovnik\u2019s bay in the Old Town. Photo credit: Martin Klimenta<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I love the enchanting appeal of places like Dubrovnik, as well as the dozens of charming islands scattered up and down the Dalmatian coast. But I find the best way to really experience Croatia\u2019s<\/a> most magnificent scenery is to get outside and out of the city.<\/strong> From the mountains to the sea, Croatia boasts a range of lush and captivating landscapes, and is now gaining a solid reputation as the next big playground for outdoor aficionados and thrill-seekers of all types. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you stay on land hiking and biking in the mountains, or prefer water sports like white water rafting and sea kayaking, you\u2019ll find a seemingly endless amount of adventures to try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently, I decided to set off in search of Croatia\u2019s outdoor thrills when I traveled to Split, the nation\u2019s second largest city, and tackled a new adventure sport for the first time \u2014 canyoning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MIR Private Journeys Specialist Lisa Peterson goes canyoning in the Cetina River near Split, Croatia. Photo credit: Lisa Peterson<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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What Is Canyoning?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Canyoning is a fun, modern sport that can include hiking, walking, body surfing, or sliding down rivers and sometimes rappelling over cliffs.<\/strong> This is usually done in narrow canyons or gorges that might otherwise be difficult to navigate by boat, raft, or other means of transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Canyoners go with the flow on the Cetina River. Photo credit: Iris Adventures<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Think of it as a cross between hiking and water sliding on a natural obstacle course \u2014 just step, jump, or climb your way over the rocks, using the river to naturally \u201craft\u201d downstream. If you\u2019re really feeling adventurous, you can even do some cliff jumps off the rock walls! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the best parts about canyoning is how flexible it is \u2014 the route you take and the day\u2019s activities can be easily adjusted to suit everyone\u2019s age and level of fitness. Adrenaline junkies will have plenty of opportunities to get their thrills, but you don\u2019t have to take things to the extreme or do a lot of crazy stunts \u2014 this sport is about having fun, and guides are there to keep the atmosphere relaxed and well paced so everyone has time to explore, splash around in the water, and enjoy being out in the beautiful Croatian landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n

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