Zadar

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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.

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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


Picture gallery for Zadar

Entrance to Oldtown

Zadar from the sea

ZADAR-Landtor.jpg

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.

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.

Places of excursions near Zadar

Accomodations in Zadar

Hotels in Zadar

in Zadar-Borik

Camping in Zadar

Camping in the region of Zadar

Private accomodations in Zadar

>> More apartments in Zadar can be found here.

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


Climate in Zadar

Climate in Zadar
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Max. Temperature
8
10
12
16
21
25
29
28
24
19
14
10
Min. Temperature
2
3
5
8
12
15
18
18
15
11
7
3
Hours of Sunshine
4
4
6
7
6
10
11
10
8
6
4
3
Rainy Days
7
6
7
7
6
5
4
4
5
7
9
9
Water temperature of the Adriatic Sea
11
10
11
13
17
21
23
24
22
19
16
13


Sports & leisure time in Zadar

There are plenty of possibilities for sports activities:

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.

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:

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:

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.

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:

Videos of Zadar

Below you can find travel videos from Zadar. The videos from Zadar are provided by CroVideos.com, the video portal for Croatia.

Discussions about Zadar

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Helpful links

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