Activities

You are not one to just lie on the beach? Explore everything that Zadar has to offer, spend an active vacation, and return with new experiences that you will be happy to recount for years to come.

Outdoor activities and excursions around Zadar

While on vacation in Zadar, you have the opportunity to try a number of outdoor activities and discover which one suits you best:

• Hiking and mountaineering in the Paklenica National Park are unforgettable experiences where you will discover the diversity of the flora and fauna of the beautiful Paklenica, and if you are more experienced, you are in the right place for a mountain climbing adventure.
• Climbing is an extremely demanding activity, but the effort always pays off in the end. You can try your beginner or advanced climbing endeavours on the rocks of Paklenica.
• Bike rides will be unforgettable because, along the way, you will be able to enjoy panoramic rides that reveal the uniqueness and diversity of the Zadar region.
• Diving and water sports such as windsurfing and rowing are excellent ways to experience the impressive underwater world of the Zadar archipelago and learn all the secrets of its water currents.
• Adventurous nature experiences such as rafting through the canyon of the Zrmanja river or the Velebit jeep safari will show you the true power of river rapids or boulders and offer a real adrenaline treat.
• Tours on the islands of the Zadar archipelago are ideal if you want to slow down and experience authentic island life on pearls such as Silba, Iž, Pašman, Dugi Otok and Ugljan.
• A skydive tandem jump is an experience that you will remember for a lifetime because it includes a view of the Adriatic Sea, the island of Pag and Velebit.
• Caving or speleology is an adventure for you if the depths do not scare you but attract you. In the area around Velebit, you will find as many as 80 caves and pits to explore, and what you should not miss is the most famous Modrič cave next to the Cerovac Caves.

Zadar’s museums and cultural attractions: what to visit and experience?

Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the Zadar region with unique museum displays and experiences of cultural attractions:

• The Museum of Ancient Glass will fascinate you with its specialised archaeological collection of glass objects dating back to Antiquity.
• The Museum of Illusions is a fun experience that will deceive even the greatest sages with various visual and other sensory tricks.
• Along with Proveditor’s Palace, the Rector’s Palace forms a complex of two palaces in the town centre, both of which are cultural monuments that are now restored tourist attractions with interesting content.
• The International Centre for Underwater Archeology is a real attraction where you will learn about the interesting elements of the underwater cultural heritage of Croatia.

Activities for children in Zadar

Zadar is an ideal destination for vacation with children because it offers plenty of entertainment and activities. Let your little ones remember Zadar through some of these fun adventures:

• FlipSea Aqua Park Kolovare is a great choice for a day full of sea fun with challenging ranges and trampolines.
• Zadar Treasure Hunt is interactive fun for the whole family, where you will discover the historical secrets of the town as a team and learn a lot of interesting facts.
• Fun Park Biograd is a theme amusement park for children with adrenaline attractions to be Beograd enjoyed by the whole family.
• Zadar Virtual Walk is an opportunity for children to experience the history of the town first-hand through virtual reality and learn about all its interesting facts.
• ClueGo Escape Room is an unforgettable experience of solving the mysteries of Zadar’s historical events within a given time in a themed room.
• Buffalo Bill City in Vrsi is excellent fun for all cowboys who want to experience the spirit of the Wild West.
• Wild Spirit Equestrian Club offers regular and therapeutic riding lessons for everyone who wants this unique experience.

Ideas for day trips from Zadar

Do you like to explore on vacation and want to get to know the area you are in? You are in the right place, because Zadar offers countless ideas for one-day family trips, and these are just a few:

• In the Krka and Plitvice Lakes national parks, you can rest your eyes from the crystal blue colour of the sea, enjoy the sights of nature and impressive emerald-green waterfalls and lakes.
• The Kornati Archipelago National Park is made up of more than 150 islands, islets and rocks located between Šibenik and Zadar. You can reach it by one of the daily boat tours.
• The island of Pag is less than an hour away from Zadar, and you will remember it not only for its distinctive landscape, but also for its excellent cheeses and lamb.
• Paklenica or Northern Velebit national parks are a great choice if you need a walk or hike in a beautiful landscape during your vacation.
• A boat trip in the Zadar archipelago will reveal the secrets of Mediterranean island life, which you too can enjoy for a day!

Do you want to book one of the activities or arrange a trip, but you do not know where to start? We are here to help you! Describe what you would like to do via sales@zadar-apartments-and-villas.hr, and leave the rest to us.