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Đerdap National Park
Đerdap National Park is a national park in Serbia, established in 1974, covering 636 km² (246 sq mi). It is the largest of Serbia's 7 national parks.
- Area
- 636 km²
- Established
- 1974
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- CRA · 116 km
Nearest airports to Đerdap National Park
- 1 CRA116 kmstraight line
- 2 INI157 kmstraight line
- 3 TSR157 kmstraight line
Craiova, RomaniaMore about Đerdap National Park
Đerdap National Park is one of 7 national parks in Serbia. It covers 636 km² (63,608 ha) — about 81% of the size of New York City, making it the largest national park in Serbia (36.9% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1974, 52 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Serbia (the first dates from 1960). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Đerdap National Park
The closest airport is Craiova International Airport (CRA), about 116 km away — around 2 h 30 min by car; alternatively Niš Constantine the Great Airport (INI, 157 km). Other national parks within reach include Domogled-Valea Cernei National Park (612 km²), Cheile Nerei-Beușnița National Park (368 km²), Semenic-Cheile Carașului National Park (361 km²) and Retezat National Park (380 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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