Its spring is situated in a vast cave and the river itself is only 3 km (1.9 mi) long, but an hydrographic phenomenon that flows through a peculiar and unique canyon and has a lot of waterfalls and small ponds or pools between them.

Bijela is one of the smallest rivers in northern Dalmatia, flowing from east to west, and enters Karin Sea at Gornji Karin, a village belonging to the Town of Obrovac in the Zadar County.

In its upper part, the river flows through a deep canyon characterized by steep slopes and a series of small and medium-sized waterfalls (highest about 15–20 meters).

It is the molten limestone that gives the water its whitish colour and that is why the river got its name (Bijela = White).

It offers opportunities for outdoor recreation, relaxation, adventure, discovery and exploration.