Zadar

Due to its great and fantastic natural position in the middle of the Adriatic coast, and to the closeness of National Parks: Plitvica Lakes, Paklenica mountain, the unique Rivera Krka waterfalls and a string of wondrous islands called Kornati, Zadar became very attractive destination. It is possible to reach the central Zadar Riviera region from all directions and by all types of transport. The old town of Zadar is an ideal starting point for excursions and it is very popular for tourists from all over the world.

The historic town lies on a peninsula and it is surrounded by a Venetian wall. Zadar is a pearl of Croatian culture and history. It is the largest city in northern Dalmatia, with its outlying districts around 77,000 inhabitants.

Here is Zadar located

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How to get to Zadar

map of Zadar

Here are some ship and speedboats to Ancona,Trieste and Venice, but also smaller targets such as the island Nin.
The car ferries operate from the peninsula in the Old Town. From Zadar are also the offshore islands connected by ferry.

A city bus commutes, bus station in the Old city of Zadar, rail links, however, generally are more thinly.

In the south east part of the city is located Zadar Airport Zemunik in the hinterland.
Also German Wings flies from Cologne and Stuttgart to the dalmatian metropolis.
Zadar has an airport and it is located on the Dalmatian coast and can be reached via the Dalmatian coastal road.

Map of Zadar

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Picture gallery for Zadar

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  Entrance to Oldtown

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  Zadar from the sea

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  Sv. Donat

Insight into history of Zadar

Zadar was inhabited by the Illyrians, but its present layout bares the sign of Roman rule. It was an important municipal and a harbor for the wine and timber trade. In the Middle Ages it was the main base of the Byzantine fleet and Venice and the king of Hungary fought over it in the 12th- 13th century but in 1409 King Ladislaus of Hungary sold his Dalmatian towns and islands to Venice for 100.000 ducats. During the Venetian times it is called Zara and then the city enjoyed a prosperous time. After World war I Zadar was ceded to Italy but many Italians left after the forming of Yugoslavia in 1947. Zadar was repeatedly bombed in World War II and it was severely damaged.

What to see in Zadar

Some monuments in the city include an Archaeological museum, the Cathedral of St. Anastasia, the Church of St. Chrysogonus, the Church of St. Donat, the Church of St. Mary and the Museum of Sacred Art, the Church of St. Simeon, the Forum, the Land Gate and Walls, the People’s Square and the Sea Gate.

• An Old city of Zadar– this magnificent town invites you to the old fishing port, the Fosa.

The sights of the Old Town are visible in many details, shore promenades and parks in Zadar.

In the Grimani Bastion is a Venetian garrison buildings, placed in a small park featured today school.

• The Sea organ – placed in the part of Zadar’s Riva and it consists of several stairs descending into the sea. There are pipes which are Labiums (whistles) and plays 7 chords of 5 tones. Above are perforated stone stairs through which the sound comes out as the air is pushed by the sea. It is an unique musical appearance, specially attractive for tourist.

• Greeting to the Sun – This incredible invention can be found in the circle whose diameter is 22 meters. The circle is made up of solar modules, which collect the sun energy during the day and in the night presents an unbelievable game of colors and shapes that accompanied by the sound of sea organs, leave passengers breathless.

Places of excursions near Zadar

• Kornati National Park very famous and attractive place for shor trip.
• Krka National Park placed on the south-east.

Accomodations in Zadar

Hotels in Zadar

• Youth Hotel in Zadar
• Youth Hostel Zadar in Zadar
• Hotel Kolovare in Zadar
• Aparthotel Villa Hresc in Zadar ***
• Hotel Mediteran in Zadar ***
• Hotel Villa Nico in Zadar ***
• Hotel Porto in Zadar ***
• Hotel Restaurant Niko in Zadar ****
• Hotel President in Zadar ****

in Zadar-Borik

• Hotel Donat in Zadar ***
• Hotel Puntamika in Zadar ***
• Hotel Adriana in Zadar ****
• Hotel Funimation in Zadar ****

Camping in Zadar

• Camping Planik Razanac
• Camping Maritime Privlaka-Nin
• Camping Zaton Nin-Zaton
• Camping Peros Nin-Zaton
• Camping Ninska Laguna Nin
• Camping Ana Island Vir

Camping in the region of Zadar

• Camping Borik Zadar
• Camping Stipanic Island Ugljan

Private accomodations in Zadar

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Weather in Zadar

Below you see the current weather forecast for Zadar. The climate table of Zadar tells you which temperatures can be expected for each month.

Current weather in Zadar and a 7-day weather forecast for Zadar

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Climate in Zadar

Sports & leisure time in Zadar

There are plenty of possibilities for sports activities:

• Nautics: due to favorable climate Zadar and its channel are very popular for sailing and yachting.
• Diving: natural and archeological facilities are very good. There are 14 diving clubs and schools for all lovers of underworld sea.
• Sport fishing
• Rafting: the most popular sport in Zadar, specially during April and May when the weather is good and suitable for rafting.
• Canyoning: one of the most attractive activity, lately, for all those who like nature and phenomena of its.
• Mountaineering – Paklenica National Park has a reputation of (Big Wall Speed Climbing)
• Cycling – you can explore all places with bicycle, like: Paklenica National Park, Velebit and Vransko jezero Nature Park or you can go on islands Pag Island , Island Ugljan, Island Pasman and Island Dugi otok
• Paragliding – very popular for younger and all who feels like.

Where to eat

Look out for places where locals eat and try fish dishes, they can be most recommended in the Dalmatian area. Some include Niko, President and others.

• Cafe Lovro-by a glass wall in the courtyard are the ruins of the Church of St. Lawrence, you can admire.

• Trg Zora Nica- theentire street consists of small student pubs!

• Restaurant Atrij in Zadar (big gate) Dalmatian specialties

• Restaurant Nikolaos in Zadar

• Award “Restaurant Croatica” (near the port – Puntamika) fish dishes for gourmets

• Diklo Taverna restaurant in Zadar

• Fosa (at the marina outside the Citadel Wall)

Here in the summer months ARE SERVED excellent local fish specialties.

Beaches in Zadar

In the hamlet of Zadar-Borik are two campsites with accessible beaches.

Borik holiday complex is situated on flat, sloping, and has one kilometer long beach (gravel and sand).

Zadar has a several blue flag beaches:

• Plaza Borik

From pine forests and olive trees surrounded pebbly and rocky bathing beach with grassy plateaus and sections on the peninsula Puntamika, about 1 km from the city of Zadar. The beach is also supported by the visits of local population.

Nightlife and entertaining in Zadar

In Zadar will be great to spend your nights in one of a number clubs:

• Arsenal Zadar http://www.arsenalzadar.com

A 17th cent. Venetian Naval Warehouse, Restaurant-Bar-Club by night, during the day laid back café with children’s area, internet & tourist information. Live performances most weekends.

• Barbarella’s discotheque – Punta Radman Put 8, Pinija, Petrcane
• Maya pub – Liburnska Coast 6., Zadar
• Sin City – Pearl
• Gotham club Zadar – Marka Oreškovića 3, Zadar
• The Garden – Bedemi zadarskih pobunjenika bb, Zadar

Cultural arrangements in Zadar

Look out for cultural events via the local tourist agency. And enjoy the sunny waterfront.
In Zadar are organized a series of cultural events and among other things, you can visit many galleries:

• Gallery FORM – Street Borelli, 14,
• Aarts Gallery – A. Medulića 2
• Gallery Bambola – Street royalty Borelli 7
• National Museum – Poljana Pope Alexander III
• Archaeological Museum – Square opatice Čike 1, Zadar

Videos of Zadar

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