Get to know Zadar, a town able to satisfy every guest who falls in love with it. This ideal combination of the romantic Mediterranean, family fun, and a modern seaside town offers unforgettable experiences among its winding streets, impressive fortresses and charming squares.
How to get to Zadar? Whether you wish to arrive, by land, air, or sea, we will be waiting for you in the town. If you are travelling by car, you can reach the Zadar County from the direction of Zagreb and other major regional towns via the A1 highway connected to the European corridors X and V, and you can also take the toll-free state roads which reveal continental landscapes, or the riches of the highly indented Adriatic coast. If you are taking the plane, there is an international airport 10 kilometres from Zadar, which boasts over 45 European flights during the season. If you want to reach us by sea, you can use one of the boat and catamaran lines that also have excellent connections to the islands of the Zadar archipelago.
When should I visit Zadar? Zadar, like most towns on the Adriatic coast, has a Mediterranean climate, which means long warm summers and mild winters. Summer is ideal for a real experience of authentic life in the town, on the beaches and on the islands. Visit Zadar in spring and autumn, and experience the spectacle of nature in the mountains, river canyons, freshwater lakes and national parks in the region. Winter is ideal for hiking enthusiasts who will welcome the first snow and mountain climbs or enjoy the serene nature.
What will I experience in Zadar? As a Mediterranean town suited to every visitor, Zadar is equally fun and interesting in whatever company you decide to experience it. If you are travelling as a couple, Zadar is great for long romantic walks, exploring the rich cultural heritage and UNESCO monuments. You will remember your family vacation in Zadar by its numerous sandy beaches, great activities for all ages, and many opportunities to experience an incredible nature and explore all the secrets of the Zadar archipelago.
What are the culinary specialties of Zadar? Zadar offers a wide choice of seafood and continental dishes, as is gastronomy combines a little bit of everything. While you are vacationing in Zadar, do not miss a trip to the wine houses, where hard-working winemakers have been making the best wines from local indigenous and international varieties for years, and you can also enjoy a wine&bike tour. Taste the excellent olive oils from the Zadar region, which will reveal their full flavour when combined with the distinctive taste of the Pag cheese, and treat yourself to local dried figs to satisfy your sweet tooth. Meat lovers will find themselves in their element when they taste first-class lamb prepared under an iron bell (peka), while those who prefer seafood and fish will be able to indulge in top delicacies in local taverns where dishes are prepared every day from fresh ingredients from the Adriatic Sea.
Petrčane
If you choose Petrčane for your vacation, Zadar will be only 12 kilometres away. This is an ideal location if you want a private vacation in an authentic small coastal town in the Zadar region, with an occasional excursion to a Zadar for that urban summer atmosphere.
Situated between Zadar and Nin, Petrčane will delight you with its landscapes and romantic slopes where vines and olives grow, and you will be tempted by wine houses where you can taste Croatian indigenous wine varieties.
You can spend your vacation on the beautiful beaches of Petrčane, which will particularly delight you with the cleanliness of the sea and the views of the nearby islets, and for the full experience, wait for the sunset – you will not regret it. You can spend your days soaking up the sun or in the shadows of pine trees and dense greenery.
Explorers will find preserved cultural heritage from the Middle Ages in the heart of Petrčane, and long warm summer evenings are best cooled off in one of the many cafés or beach bars.
Kožino
You will experience an ideal family vacation in Kožino, a quiet town not far from Zadar and Nin. With less than a thousand permanent residents, Kožino is a great choice if you love small, authentic Mediterranean towns.
The numerous beaches where children can spend their days are safe and gentle enough for you to rest without a worry in the shade, while absorbing the scents of the sea and pine trees.
While in Kožino, experience the spirit of a real small coastal town and indulge in the food and drink made by diligent local producers – top quality wines and olive oils. The offer of local restaurants and hospitality establishments will satisfy your greatest culinary demands, as they serve local cheeses and lamb, fish specialties and other delicacies of the Zadar region.
Spice up the mild and warm summer evenings by going to a café on the beach or a modern hospitality establishment in the heart of Kožino, where you can relax with a glass of top-quality wine or a sweet cocktail. The choice is all yours.
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