Baćina lakes, Freshwater lake system in Dalmatia, Croatia.
Baćina lakes comprise seven interconnected freshwater bodies in the Dalmatian region between Ploče and Makarska. They form a large water system with varying depths, and their shores are lined with vegetation and small settlements.
In the early 20th century, Austro-Hungarian authorities engineered a tunnel beneath the Adriatic Highway to manage water flow through the lake system. This intervention shaped the hydrology that defines the lakes today.
The lakes are deeply connected to local fishing traditions, with traditional boats and methods shaping the water's character. Fishermen have worked these waters for generations, and their presence remains part of the area's everyday rhythm.
The lakes sit along the D8 coastal road, making them reachable within one to two hours from Split or Dubrovnik. Regular bus services link the area to larger cities, and small viewpoints and walking paths exist around the shores.
The deepest lake contains saltwater in its bottom layers despite being fed by freshwater sources above. This brackish condition arises from marine water seeping upward through underground channels from the nearby Adriatic.
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