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The Kaštelina fortress was built on the cape of the same name, on the southeastern coast of the island of Vir in Zadar County. It is attractive for sightseeing as a rare remnant of the Venetian system of refuges along the Dalmatian coast, and the tower still rises...

We bring you a list of the most beautiful beaches on the island of Vir with a large number of pictures for every beach, description and location. You can find more information on each beach by clicking on the link below the pictures of each beach. Beaches on the island...

We bring you a list of the most famous sights and locations you need to visit if you are on the island of Vir or in the region of Northern Dalmatia. Island Vir Croatia Surroundings - what to visit Beach Cove Duboka Draga Vir is especially desirable for the people...

The remains of the castle of St. John and the church of St. John are located on the hill above Vrpolje, in Šibenik-Knin County, on the summit with elevation 175. They are interesting to visitors because both buildings lie within a prehistoric hillfort, with a view...

At the Grudine site, near the villages of Banjevci and Kašić Banjevački, in the municipality of Stankovci in Zadar County, are the remains of an ancient villa rustica. It is interesting because a kilometer to the east of it, at the Dražica - Pudarica site, a Mithraeum,...

The town of Pag, in Zadar County, is a rare planned town of the Adriatic islands. For visitors it is interesting for the regular street grid in the center and the large square surrounded by a church and palaces. Today's historic core has been built since 1443 according...

Ivinj is an archaeological site near Tisno in Šibenik-Knin County, and on it a Roman villa, an early church and a medieval small church follow one another in the same space. It is interesting to those who like layered history. The church of St. Martin is single-nave,...

The parish church of St. Thomas the Apostle stands in Tkon on the island of Pašman, in Zadar County. For visitors it is interesting as a three-aisled basilica with a stone bell tower, which also survived war damage. The church is 24 meters long and 11 wide, with a...

The hamlet of Marasovići is located at the entrance to the Paklenica canyon, in the municipality of Starigrad in Zadar County. Hikers and visitors to Paklenica National Park can see a traditional complex here at the foot of Velebit. The ensemble consists of several...

The wreck of the Austro-Hungarian steamship Albanien lies near Jakišnica bay, on the Lun peninsula on the island of Pag, in the area of the Town of Novalja, in Lika-Senj County. It attracts experienced divers because of its unusually good state of preservation and...

The steamship Euterpe rests on the seabed south of Potočnica bay, on the Lun peninsula of the island of Pag, in the area of the Town of Novalja in Lika-Senj County. The wreck is a destination for experienced divers, but also a place of remembrance of a great disaster. The...

The island of Zlarin near Šibenik, in Šibenik-Knin County, keeps the memory of a difficult wartime period. On the northwestern, uninhabited and rocky Cape Marin, about 800 meters from the center of the settlement, a concentration camp operated in 1943. The Italian...

The Mithraeum near Banjevci in the municipality of Stankovci, in Zadar County, is the remnant of an ancient building dedicated to the worship of the god Mithras. It is interesting as a witness of Roman cults in the Zadar hinterland. With the building of the road from...

Novalja is a town on the island of Pag, in Lika-Senj County, and in its center it is possible to see above-ground remains of the Roman period. For visitors it is interesting as a place that was once the outer harbor of ancient Cissa. In Roman times Novalja served as...

Novigrad is located in a narrow and deep bay of the Novigrad Sea, in Zadar County. Visitors enter the old suburb here with a fortress above it, and the whole place has value because of its harmonious setting. It was once the center of the district of the same name,...

In the village of Vrsi, not far from Nin in Zadar County, stands the small Romanesque church of St. James. It is interesting to travelers exploring the North Dalmatian coast because traces of an older settlement can also be made out beside it. The church is single-nave,...

The Budim hillfort is located on Kos, two kilometers south of Posedarje, along the shore of the Novigrad Sea, in Zadar County. It offers visitors a view of one of the largest and most complex prehistoric fortified settlements of this area. The hillfort is a unique...

The Old Croatian necropolis Kosa is located near Donje Polje, in the town of Šibenik. For visitors it is interesting as a cemetery from the beginning of Croatian early medieval history, and the finds from its graves show the taste of the inhabitants of that time. At...

The Roman villa rustica is located not far from the church of St. Lawrence in Donje Polje, in the town of Šibenik, in Šibenik-Knin County. It is interesting to visitors as a reminder that even the inner parts of the hinterland had comfortable country estates in Roman...

On the northern slope of the Muljica reef, near Rogoznica in Šibenik-Knin County, are the remains of an ancient shipwreck. They are interesting to divers because at a depth of 7 to 36 meters they lie partly on a steep cliff and partly on a sandy bottom. Probing uncovered...

Along the western side of Cape Gradina in the settlement of Murter, just behind the cemetery, remains of ancient architecture lie in shallow sea. The place is interesting to lovers of underwater archaeology, because to a depth of two meters the walls of a former harbor...

Near Cape Opat on the island of Kornat, in the municipality of Murter-Kornati in Šibenik-Knin County, the remains of an early modern ship lie on the seabed. For divers it is interesting as an underwater monument from the era of sailing ships. The remains were recorded...

About 60 meters east of Cape Plavac, near Krapanj by Šibenik, at a depth of 25 to 35 meters, on a rocky slope and a sandy plateau, lies an ancient shipwreck. The site is interesting to divers and researchers of underwater heritage. The site has been partly explored....

The church of the Holy Cross is located in Nin, in Zadar County, on a site where traces of prehistoric and ancient habitation are layered beneath it. A walk in Nin therefore easily combines early medieval architecture and archaeology. It was built in the 9th century...

Vinjerac is a settlement on the southern coast of the Velebit Channel, in the municipality of Posedarje, Zadar County. For visitors it is interesting as a small harbor on a rocky peninsula, where a Venetian castle has been preserved by the sea. The settlement developed...

Between the island of Oblik and the islet of Mala Krbela, about one and a half nautical miles southwest of Krapanj near Šibenik, lies an ancient shipwreck. It lies at a depth of 18 meters on a flat, grass-covered seabed, and is interesting to divers and to everyone...

The church of St. Luke is located in Ždrelac, in the municipality of Pašman, in Zadar County. For visitors it is interesting for its Baroque portal, tall bell tower and three marble altars. The church has a rectangular floor plan, with a square sacristy at the back,...

The Trojan hillfort rises near Polača in Zadar County, at the end of a plateau from which it overhangs the Vrana field. A viewpoint and a prehistoric rampart make it interesting for excursionists. On the northeastern and northwestern sides it is separated from the...

Pačipolje is a location in Betina, at a place called Plitka Vala, in the municipality of Tisno, in Šibenik-Knin County. The site shows how ancient construction was tied to the very shore, so its remains can be followed both on land and under the sea. Here, along...

At the Gradina site on the island of Murter, in the municipality of Murter-Kornati in Šibenik-Knin County, traces of prehistoric and Roman life have been found. The ancient settlement of Colentum stood here, so the place attracts visitors interested in Roman country...

The tower in Zaton stands by the sea coast in front of the village of Zaton, in the town of Nin, in Zadar County. For visitors it is interesting as a rare surviving example of defensive architecture of the Venetian period on this part of the coast. The tower has a...

The church of St. Ambrose in Nin, in Zadar County, stands next to the Upper Gate. It is interesting to visitors because of its link with the early Croatian Middle Ages: the monastery that was once south of the church is associated with abbot Teudebert and Duke Branimir. It...

Lergova gradina is located near Slivnica, in the municipality of Posedarje in Zadar County. It attracts visitors with a huge stone rampart that protected the settlement in the Iron Age and that can still be clearly recognized in the landscape today. The hillfort is...

The ancient landing place lies along the northwestern coast of the island of Pašman, in Zadar County. For lovers of maritime history it shows how ships long ago took shelter in a calm bay. In antiquity the islands of Muntan, Veliki Dužac and Mali Dužac were joined...

In Ulica don Krste Stošića in Šibenik, in Šibenik-Knin County, stands a Baroque palace from the 18th century. It is interesting as an example of an urban noble house with a deliberate, uniform facade. The three-storey building is attached, for the most part on...

The church of the Holy Cross is located in Šibenik, in Šibenik-Knin County, and is valuable for its furnishings and its ceiling. It holds a collection of works of art and valuable archival material, so it is of interest to lovers of the Baroque. It was built between...

Talijanova buža is an underground Roman aqueduct in Novalja, in Lika-Senj County, and one of the few ancient structures in Croatia preserved almost in its entirety. For visitors it is a chance to peek into the engineering of the ancient Romans. The aqueduct runs in...

In Ulica Roberta Visijanija in Šibenik, in Šibenik-Knin County, stand the remains of a Gothic palace from the 15th century. It is of interest to visitors who look for details of Gothic architecture in Šibenik's old town core. The palace is a three-storey building,...

At Trg Ivana Pavla II 5 in Šibenik stands the Draganić Palace, a building that belonged to one of Šibenik's distinguished families. For passers-by through the old core it is interesting for its relatively well-preserved Renaissance facade. The medieval building...

On a shallow isthmus between the islet of Garmenjak and the island of Pašman, in Zadar County, at a depth of about a meter and a half lie the remains of an ancient harbor structure. The destination is interesting for swimmers and divers, because the traces can be seen...

Muline is an archaeological zone on the lower side of the island of Ugljan, in the town of Preko in Zadar County. It is of interest to visitors because here, in one place, residential, economic and sacred remains from the 1st to the 6th century AD can be seen. Ancient...

Near the islet of Gnalić, in the municipality of Pakoštane in Zadar County, lie the remains of an armed merchant ship from the 16th century. The site attracts divers and researchers because it preserves part of the real cargo of the era of the great trade routes. The...

In the Polačine bay, not far from the village of Kraj on the island of Pašman in Zadar County, a huge ancient pier lies under the sea. For those interested in Roman maritime history, it is impressive evidence of trading activity on this part of the coast. The structure...

Between the islet of Ričul and the mainland near Turanj, in the municipality of Sveti Filip i Jakov in Zadar County, lie under the sea the remains of a long-ago link between the island and the mainland. Divers and history lovers here encounter a long span of centuries,...

Betina is a settlement on the northeastern side of the island of Murter, in the municipality of Tisno in Šibenik-Knin County. Visitors find a small fishing village here that descends from a hill toward the sea, known for its maritime tradition. The place developed...

Murter is a settlement in the municipality of Murter-Kornati, in Šibenik-Knin County. Here a visitor can stroll along the winding main street and the narrow cross streets, where the houses are in places connected by arches called volte. The settlement is organized...

At the Janice site, near Pakoštane in Zadar County, remains of Roman construction with a small harbor lie under the sea. For those who tour underwater sites, it is an interesting place where you can see what a coastal Roman villa looked like. Underwater one can make...

Above Ljubač, in the municipality of Ražanac in Zadar County, rises the Ljubljana peninsula with Kosa, a natural ridge 90 to 150 meters high. It is of interest to visitors as a place where settlements and graves followed one another from the Iron Age to the Turkish...

Krapanj, near Šibenik in Šibenik-Knin County, is the lowest inhabited islet in the Adriatic, rising only 1.5 meters above the sea. Visitors are drawn by its unusual position and the dense settlement on a small area, beside the Franciscan monastery. At first only...

Rogoznica is a coastal place in Šibenik-Knin County. It is interesting to a visitor for its almost urban structure by the sea, small stone houses and the history of settling refugees from the Turks. Kopača was settled in 1390, and the islet of Kopara in 1518, by...

The Church of St Catherine, popularly Kata, stands in the cemetery in Donji Zemunik, in Zadar County. It is interesting to a visitor for its Romanesque portal and the Glagolitic inscription in front of the entrance. It is a single-nave building with an elongated apse,...

Primošten, in Šibenik-Knin County, was once an island, and today is a peninsula with an old core that climbs up to the church with its bell tower. A visitor sees here how the settlement rises in a fan shape down the hillock. The island was protected by a rampart...

In Vlaška Mala cove on the island of Pag, near Novalja in Lika-Senj County, a sunken Roman merchant ship rests at a depth of 24 to 30 metres. For divers and lovers of history it is one of the more important underwater sites of this kind on the Adriatic, because of...

On the islet of Frmić, off the coast at Sveti Filip i Jakov in Zadar County, lie the remains of a Roman farming estate and a sunken landing place. The place is interesting to lovers of underwater archaeology. On the islet the remains of an ancient rustic villa have...

In the sea off Biograd na Moru, at a depth of two to five metres, lie the remains of a large ancient landing place. It is interesting to enthusiasts of underwater archaeology because it shows the extent of Roman maritime life in the middle Adriatic. The landing place...

Along the southern coast of the island of Bisaga in the Kornati archipelago, near Tisno in Šibenik-Knin County, lie the remains of a 17th-century merchant ship. It is interesting to divers because at great depth a picture of shipboard life of several centuries ago...

Pirovac is a coastal settlement in Šibenik-Knin County whose historic core is pressed against the shore in the shape of a semicircle. It is interesting to visitors drawn to the combination of sea, old houses and remains of defence. The village is surrounded by the...

Tisno is a place in Šibenik-Knin County, and its historic core is situated on an islet by the coast beneath the hill of Brošćica. It is interesting to a visitor because it has remained a small coastal settlement with traditional building and a few houses built by...

The island of Ričul belongs to the municipality of Pašman in Zadar County. Visitors and divers here encounter the remains of an entire Iron Age settlement that covered the whole islet. In the Iron Age the whole surface of the island was a hillfort settlement. The...

Off Crvena Luka near Biograd na Moru lies the islet of Oštarije, also called Kumentić, beside which are the underwater remains of an ancient landing place. The place is interesting to divers and lovers of antiquities because it shows that today's islet was once part...

Above Turanj, in the municipality of Sveti Filip i Jakov in Zadar County, lie the remains of a prehistoric hillfort settlement called Gradina. Visitors can imagine here what a fortified settlement on the top of a rise looked like in ancient times. The hillfort was...

The complex of the former Benedictine convent of St Catherine is in the historic part of Šibenik, in the Dolac district. It is interesting to a visitor as an example of how a medieval convent over centuries was joined together, extended and repurposed. The block arose...

Turanj is a coastal settlement in the municipality of Sveti Filip i Jakov, in Zadar County. It is interesting because it has kept the form of a fortified settlement from the 13th to the 20th century, in which the houses themselves form the defensive wall. It is mentioned...

Bucavac is a cultivated agrarian landscape three kilometres south of Primošten, in Šibenik-Knin County. It is interesting to a visitor as the handiwork of people who turned stony ground into vineyards, in a rich network like a mosaic. On about 18 hectares of karst...

Beneath the sea near Biograd na Moru, in Zadar County, lie the remains of Roman harbour embankments. They are a destination for divers and for those interested in what an ancient harbour on the eastern Adriatic coast looked like. At a depth of 1.5 to 3 metres Roman...

In Šibenik, in Šibenik-Knin County, a double rampart descends from the Fortress of St Michael towards the west all the way to the shore by the former female Benedictine convent of St Catherine. It is interesting because it is a rare example of such construction, unique...

Dvorine are the remains of the Rogovo manor beside the Sveti Filip i Jakov-Sikovo road, in the municipality of Sveti Filip i Jakov in Zadar County. For a visitor it is interesting as the remnant of a medieval farm court that later served the Turks. The manor has a...

In the cemetery in Raslina, near Šibenik, stands the Church of St Michael, a small medieval building from the 14th century. It is interesting to a visitor who is interested in modest but legible sacred architecture of the Šibenik hinterland. The church is single-nave...

The Church of Our Lady of the Snows is located in Kukljica, in Zadar County, in the Zadar archipelago. It is suited to those who want to see a harmonious Baroque church from the 17th to 18th century. It is a single-nave building with an elongated rectangular ground...

Near Neviđane, on the island of Pašman in Zadar County, the remains of a Roman landing place lie beneath the sea. The Mirište site gives diving and archaeology enthusiasts an insight into Roman maritime infrastructure. The site is about eight hundred metres from...

In the Kostanj cove in Kukljica, in Zadar County, stands the small Church of St Jerome, written in the sources as St Jerolim. For a visitor it is interesting as an example of a harmonious little chapel from the time when the Romanesque style was shading into the Gothic. It...

Biograd na Moru, in Zadar County, sits on a natural peninsula resembling a tongue. Visitors walk here through a town that in the early Middle Ages was one of the political centres of the Croatian state, and today is above all a seaside resort. On the north side extends...

Sveti Filip i Jakov is a place three kilometres west of Biograd na Moru, in Zadar County. It arose as a fortified refuge, and even today its regular defensive layout can be seen, with houses forming a rampart. The settlement developed around the medieval little Church...

Near Cape St Michael and the local cemetery in Neviđane on the island of Pašman, in Zadar County, the remains of an ancient landing place rest beneath the sea. It is interesting to divers and lovers of antiquity because it shows how navigation and trade shaped this...

In the local cemetery in Zlarin, an island settlement in the City of Šibenik (Šibenik-Knin County), stands the Church of the Assumption of Mary. It is interesting to visitors who want to see how a small island church changed over the centuries, from the 15th to the...

Nin, in Zadar County, is one of the oldest Croatian towns, and the Roman mosaic at the Carev vrt location recalls the time when an ancient municipium stood here. The place is interesting to lovers of antiquities because it lies east of the former forum, beside the road...

The Church of St Roch stands on Zlarin, behind the parish church, in the City of Šibenik, in Šibenik-Knin County. It is a tiny votive building that speaks of a difficult period in Šibenik's past, when plague took many lives. According to the inscription above the...

The Church of St Nicholas is located in the local cemetery in Crno, a settlement near Zadar, in Zadar County. It is a quiet place for anyone looking for traces of medieval building outside the town centres. It is a medieval building of Romanesque form, with the addition...

Zlarin is an island settlement in the City of Šibenik, in Šibenik-Knin County, and by the path to the votive Church of Our Lady of Rašelje stands the small Church of St Simon. For a visitor it is interesting as an example of modest Baroque on an island. According...

Northwest of the Koromačna cove near Šibenik, in Šibenik-Knin County, an ancient shipwreck with a cargo of amphorae lies on the seabed. It is accessible only to divers, and is interesting as one of the best-preserved underwater sites of its kind. The wreck rests...

The Church of Our Lady of Rašelje stands on the island of Zlarin, in the City of Šibenik, in Šibenik-Knin County. It is about a kilometre from the settlement, at the start of the field, so it makes a lovely destination for an easy walk through the island landscape. According...

In Zadar, in Zadar County, stands the two-part complex of the Church of St Andrew and St Peter the Old, from the period between the 5th and 9th centuries. It is interesting because in a small space it unites two phases of early church building. The front space is older...

In the centre of Zadar, on the ground floor of a residential building, the remains of an early Christian church are hidden. Passers-by will be surprised that inside today's business premises stand the columns of a basilica more than fifteen centuries old. It is a three-aisled...

The Church of St John is located in Preko on the island of Ugljan, in Zadar County. It is small and modest, but worth seeing for anyone interested in the early Romanesque style in Dalmatia. The ground plan is an elongated rectangle. On the inside, three blind arches...

Šibenik is a town on the Adriatic coast, the seat of Šibenik-Knin County, and a good example of medieval urbanism on the Adriatic. A visitor experiences it as a cascade of houses, churches and palaces descending towards the sea. Over the bay dominates the Fortress...

At Cape Kremenjača, not far from Zaton in the area of the Town of Nin (Zadar County), beneath the sea lie the remains of the ancient harbour of Nin. It is interesting to divers and lovers of history because it shows how trade was once carried out across the Adriatic,...

On the islet of Galevac, opposite the village of Preko on the island of Ugljan in Zadar County, stands the Monastery of St Paul. It attracts visitors for its peaceful position in the middle of the sea and for the rich cultural and spiritual heritage it preserves. According...

The old parish church in Tribunj is located in the municipality of Tribunj, in Šibenik-Knin County, on the north side of the village square, within the complex of parish houses. For a visitor it is interesting as a Renaissance little church that today serves as an...

In Nin, in Zadar County, lie the remains of an impressive Roman house with mosaics. It is interesting to a visitor because it shows how a wealthy family of the former Roman town lived, not far from the forum. The house was built at the end of the 1st and the beginning...

Ošljak is a small island off Preko in Zadar County, and on it stands the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It interests visitors because it is an early Christian oratory that was reworked in the Middle Ages. The outer appearance is modest: a rectangular...

The Church of Our Lady of Srima stands on top of the hill that overlooks Srima, in the area of the Town of Vodice, in Šibenik-Knin County. From there a view opens over the surroundings, and the church itself is a real little collection of Romanesque details. It was...

The Namjesništvo complex in Zadar is the most monumental building complex on the peninsula of the historic core. It is located in the eastern part of the town, and visitors will recognise it by its size and its position between several squares and streets. The complex...

In the village of Sali, in Zadar County, the remains of the Church of St John, dating from the 9th century, have been preserved. It is interesting as an example of early church architecture on the islands of the Zadar archipelago. The church is single-nave, with an...

Kaprije is a settlement on the island of the same name, in the City of Šibenik, in Šibenik-Knin County. The village climbs a hillock above the main cove and harbour, and so it is interesting to lovers of peaceful island places. The old settlement sits on a hillock...

Sukošan, in Zadar County, has kept its old core on a small peninsula, which makes it a pleasant destination for walking and sightseeing. The historic settlement is interesting for its dense cluster of stone houses that in the past also served as protection against...

In Barbir Cove, between Cape Plitkovača and Kažela near Sukošan in Zadar County, at a depth of one to three and a half metres lie the remains of an ancient landing place. It is an interesting destination for divers and lovers of underwater archaeology, and it belonged...

The Manastirine site near Islam Grčki, in the area of the Town of Benkovac in Zadar County, shows how religious building activity followed one another on the same ground through the centuries, from a pagan temple to a monastery. The investigations uncovered a multi-layered...

In Stari Grad near Pag are the remains of the Church of St Martin, which belongs to Zadar County. The walls that remain are not large, but they show what a Romanesque little church on the island of Pag looked like. The church is first mentioned in 1300 in a short chronicle,...

About eight and a half kilometres east of Pakoštane, above the eastern shore of Lake Vrana, at an altitude of 86 metres, lie the remains of the fortress at Gradina pod Osridkom. It belongs to the settlement of Banjevci in the municipality of Stankovci in Zadar County,...

At the Mijovilovac location near Pridraga, in the municipality of Novigrad in Zadar County, lies an archaeological complex where the Roman rural economy meets the early Middle Ages. A visitor can see here how one estate, over a span of eight centuries, received a completely...

On a natural rise at the northern edge of the settlement of Poličnik, in Zadar County, the remains of an old fortress lie hidden. For the most part they are overgrown with a dense little wood, so the walk up to them has a slightly adventurous feel. Historical records...

Dedića Punta is a cape on the southeastern shore of Lake Prokljan, in the municipality of Bilice, Šibenik-Knin County. The foundations of an early Christian church can be seen here, of interest to anyone who likes to follow how late antiquity was built on the eastern...

Zlarin is an island in the Šibenik archipelago, belonging to the City of Šibenik in Šibenik-Knin County. It offers visitors a peaceful island setting, with a settlement at the head of a spacious bay and a field in the interior, reached by a road. Documents and finds...

On the northern edge of a broad field near Ražanac, in Zadar County, lies an archaeological site with the remains of two early Christian churches. For lovers of antiquities it is an opportunity to see the plan of a true late antique place of worship. Investigations...

At the Gradina site in Tinj, in the area of the Town of Benkovac in Zadar County, layers of several millennia are stacked on a single hill. It is interesting to visitors who want to see how a prehistoric settlement, a medieval fortress and a parish church follow one...

In the western part of Bibinje, in the Lonići area, can be seen the remains of the Roman water supply that once served Zadar, then called Iader. Bibinje lies in Zadar County, and this route attracts those interested in ancient engineering. The whole aqueduct, which...

Zadar's historic core sits on a long peninsula, in Zadar County, and makes a truly instructive walk through almost three millennia. Layers of the Roman, early Christian, Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance eras lie side by side, and visitors will find it worthwhile to...

Diklo is a settlement five kilometres from the centre of Zadar, in Zadar County, and with its preserved old centre it attracts anyone who wants to see what a coastal village looked like before modern development. It is first mentioned in the year 918. The present ensemble...

Biograd na Moru in Zadar County was once the seat of the Croatian rulers, and the record of the Church of St Thomas recalls the town's rich medieval past. A visitor looking here for traces of the past should be told that the building can no longer be seen on the surface,...

Prvić is a small island opposite Vodice, in Šibenik-Knin County, belonging to the municipality of Vodice. Here visitors come across two old island settlements, Prvić Luka and Šepurine, both with a preserved traditional appearance of a seaside village. The island...

Bibinje lies six kilometres from Zadar, on a natural small peninsula by the sea. The place is of interest to those who want to see what a rural settlement built as a refuge from Ottoman attacks looks like, with a dense cluster of houses and a street network unusually...

In Biograd na Moru, in Zadar County, one can see the foundations and low walls of the former Church of St John the Evangelist. It is interesting to visitors as a testimony to the time of the Croatian rulers, when the town was an important seat. The sanctuary was consecrated...

On the northern shore of the islet of Babac in the Pašman Channel, between the island of Pašman and the village of Turanj, lies the hamlet of Mandići with a tower called Fortica. It belongs to the municipality of Sveti Filip i Jakov in Zadar County, and it appeals...

The Pustograd fortress rises above Tkon on the island of Pašman, in Zadar County. It stands on a hill from which the southern entrance to the Pašman Channel was watched, and it is still interesting today as an example of how maritime routes were defended in late antiquity. The...

In the village of Vrsi, not far from Nin in Zadar County, lie the ruins of the medieval Church of St Lawrence. Visitors exploring the northern Dalmatian coast and its hinterland will find here a simple but clearly legible example of 13th-century sacred architecture. The...

Not far from the village of Petrčane, in the area of the City of Zadar in Zadar County, stand the ruined remains of the Church of St Bartholomew. Locals call it Kulina, and it is interesting because it was a house of worship that also served as a fortress, a fairly...

On one of the small islets off Zadar, within the town of Zadar in Zadar County, the remains of a small medieval church dedicated to St Clement are preserved. For lovers of history and maritime landscapes it is of interest as a quiet witness to a time when sacred buildings...

The remains of the Church of St Lawrence in Zadar are of interest to anyone who wants to see what church architecture looked like before the full Romanesque period. Experts count it among the most distinctive monuments of the early Middle Ages on this part of the coast....

Stomorica, also known by its Latin name S. Maria de Pusterla, is one of the few surviving traces of early church architecture in the centre of Zadar. The remains lie in the town of Zadar, in Zadar County, and let visitors imagine what a medieval centrally planned church...

The Rossini House in Frane Divnića street in Šibenik is in fact a complex of three buildings. It is interesting to a visitor because it shows how a building in the old town changed over centuries. The complex arose over a long time, from the Romanesque to the Baroque...

The church of the Holy Spirit in Šibenik is a picturesque example of a church that changed style through the centuries. It is located in Šibenik-Knin County and was built from the 13th to the 17th century. Originally Romanesque, the church was later remodelled in...

The church of St Anthony the Abbot, also known as the church of St Chrysogonus, is located in Šibenik. Today it serves as an exhibition space, so visitors can see it together with the display. Originally it is a Romanesque building from the 12th century. In the 15th...

In Šibenik stands the church of St Dominic, a pseudo-Gothic building with valuable Baroque paintings and altars. Visitors can see it in the city of Šibenik, in Šibenik-Knin County. The church was built at the beginning of the 20th century on the site of a smaller...

In the Šibenik cemetery, in Šibenik-Knin County, stands the church of St Anne. For a visitor exploring the town it offers a look at Baroque building with the occasional Gothic trace. The church is first mentioned in the 15th century, and its present form is Baroque...

The Rector's Palace in Šibenik is one of the most representative secular complexes of the old town. It is located in Šibenik-Knin County and dates from the 15th century. It is interesting to visitors for its layering: Gothic, Renaissance and medieval remains are found...

The church of St Simeon in Zadar holds the reliquary chest of the city's patron saint, a masterpiece of Gothic goldsmithing, which makes it one of the more important destinations in the historic core. It is located in the city of Zadar, in Zadar County, and on its façades...

The remains of the former Krka hydroelectric plant, also known as Jaruga, are located at Skradinski Buk in the municipality of Skradin, in Šibenik-Knin County. They are remains of industrial heritage set in the natural surroundings of the Krka river. The hydroelectric...

The mills at Skradinski Buk are located in the municipality of Skradin in Šibenik-Knin County. Visitors are drawn by the blend of traditional building and landscape, because the mills were built on the sites of old milling places. The complexes have typical rural...

The Draganić-Vrančić summer residence is located in Prvić Šepurine, on the island of Prvić, in the municipality of Vodice in Šibenik-Knin County. It stands opposite the parish church, so it is easy to include in a walk through the village and a tour of the island's...

The Church of the Nativity of Our Lady is located in the village of Prvić Luka on the island of Prvić, in the municipality of Vodice in Šibenik-Knin County. For visitors it is a small island church in which the difference between the older and the younger part can...

The Church of St Nicholas dominates the hill above Tribunj, a small town in Šibenik-Knin County. Visitors here find a setting with a view and a touch of history, because the old settlement of Jurjev Grad once stood next to the church. The church was built in the 15th...

The Nassis Palace stands in Zadar's Špire Brusine Street, in Zadar County. To a visitor strolling through Zadar's old town it shows how a Gothic and Renaissance house changed over several centuries. It is a layered building with two upper floors, originally medieval,...

The Grisogono Palace is located in Zadar, in Ilije Smiljanića Street. It is of interest to visitors as an example of how Zadar's noble families built their town palaces in the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The Gothic-Renaissance palace was built by the Grisogono...

The Ghirardini Palace is located in Zadar, in Don Ive Prodana Street, on the corner of the main city square. Visitors can stop by it for the Gothic-Renaissance balcony and the Romanesque doorway, remains of a once much larger building. Today only one two-storey wing...

The Prižba archaeological site is located in Srima, in the town of Vodice in Šibenik-Knin County. It is a complex of a twin early Christian basilica, which makes it of interest to lovers of early Christian archaeology on the Dalmatian coast. The northern church consists...

The Church and Monastery of St Mary of Grace are located in the centre of Prvić Luka, right on the shore, in the municipality of Vodice in Šibenik-Knin County. The complex is of interest to visitors to the island because it combines sacred and residential purposes...

The bridge in Tribunj connects the old part of the settlement, located on a small island, with the mainland. It is located in the municipality of Tribunj in Šibenik-Knin County and is the first sight that awaits a visitor on entering the town. The bridge was built...

Čorić Tower is an old tower in Vodice, in Šibenik-Knin County. It is of interest to visitors drawn to the fortified architecture of the Šibenik area from the time of Venetian rule. The tower has a ground floor, two upper floors and an attic. It is entered through...

Mašković Han near Vrana, in the municipality of Pakoštane in Zadar County, is described as the most significant Turkish building in Dalmatia. It is of interest to visitors as a rare surviving example of Ottoman caravanserai architecture in this part of Croatia. The...

The Sestrica Vela - Tajer lighthouse stands on the islet of the same name northwest of Kornati and southeast of Dugi Otok. It belongs to the municipality of Sali in Zadar County, and was built to make navigation in this part of the Adriatic safer. The lighthouse can...

The Templar Hillfort is an archaeological site and former fortress near the village of Vrana, in the municipality of Pakoštane in Zadar County. It suits visitors interested in the turbulent history of the medieval Zadar hinterland and the fortress remains that bear...

Prišnjak is a small islet near Murter, in the municipality of Murter-Kornati in Šibenik-Knin County, and on it stands the maritime lighthouse of the same name. It is of interest to those who travel by sea or like to observe the maritime heritage that still marks the...

The Bishop's Palace in Šibenik leans against the southern wall of the cathedral in the centre of the town. For visitors it is of interest because it shows how Gothic construction was built up in layers with Renaissance and later interventions. It was built from the...

The Jadrija lighthouse stands at the entrance to the port of Šibenik, in Šibenik-Knin County, and is one of the protected maritime lighthouses on our coast. Visitors who love the sea and maritime heritage will see here a building that for decades guarded the shipping...

Zadar, the seat of the county of the same name, is home to the Church of St Michael and its Franciscan monastery, a religious complex that links medieval Gothic with later alterations. For visitors exploring the Zadar peninsula, it is an interesting stop, as a façade...

Guests highlight: I was in this konoba for the first time and I am delighted with everything, food and service at the top level, the space is wonderful. Service excellent, food super, the waiter excellent, there is a large car park, everything super. A wonderful restaurant...

Guests highlight: Excellent pizza, fast delivery, neatly packed, reasonable prices. All praise, they really are the best! From the staff to the pizza itself! Well done. Recommended to everyone! Tasty pizza, excellent prices, friendly staff, delivery on time. I recommend...

Guests highlight: Cheap place frequented by locals. Jota, lentil and pasta fažol are excellent! One of the rare places that serves Turkish coffee. Pleasant and relaxed, homely atmosphere. Legendary place and an authentic Dalmatian local where you can eat typical Dalmatian...

Guests highlight: Food very fine, staff very friendly and worth recommending. We have been coming back for years whenever we are nearby. I recommend it to everyone, the food is great and especially the fish platter. Well done to the owners, we are coming again. Tasty...

Guests highlight: Excellent food and friendly staff, clean and tidy. The only place in Vodice that never lacks guests. Super dish, tasty, the portion is big. Staff friendly. Definitely the best food and great staff, prices are fair. We have been to quite a few restaurants...

Guests highlight: Very tasty food, especially the squid. The waiter extremely helpful and accommodating. I ate chips with grilled vegetables and everything was tasty, the staff in a good mood for guests, 5 stars. Excellent pizza, perfect pasta, good ingredients. Excellent...

Guests highlight: Excellent seafood specialities, very tasty meat and home-made wine. Friendly hosts and very affordable prices. Excellent ambience, even better service and an offer of fish specialities. Excellent fish, phenomenal atmosphere, perfect staff. Very tasty...

Guests highlight: Top-class pizza, affordable prices and staff so friendly that you simply must visit Pizzeria Ivan in Drage. Phenomenal pizza, phenomenal staff, all 5 !!!! See you again. Pleasant ambience, nice terrace right by the sea. Large airy terrace, friendly...

Guests highlight: Quality and a family atmosphere make this place special. Praise for everything! The best lamb in Biograd and the surrounding area, vegetables from their own garden, sitting in the shade under a tree next to the bocce court, a dog and a cat who come...

Guests highlight: The ready-made dishes are ok, the soup is one of the best I have eaten. A convenient spot near the orthopaedic hospital in Biograd and the food is great. The best, most delicious, home-style food, I stop by every time I am nearby, keep it up. Fine...

Guests highlight: For years I have been buying meat from Brkljača, the quality is at a high level; whoever has not tried it does not know what they have missed. The best spit-roasted meat in Biograd. Tasty lamb. Contact: 023 385 391 Address: Ulica fra Lina Pedišića,...

Guests highlight: The food is excellent, good portions, the owner is a legend. One of the better restaurants in Biograd. The portions are generous. You will certainly not leave hungry. Only praise. An excellent restaurant, top food and service. I recommend the veal...

Guests highlight: The restaurant is located at the entrance to Sveti Petar, along the Adriatic Highway towards Turanj. The food is excellent, the staff helpful and very friendly. The prices are appropriate. A wonderful view of the beach and the island of Pašman. A...

Guests highlight: During our summer holiday in Sukošan we had dinner at the Veseljak restaurant every day, and we were satisfied every time. The restaurant has a daily offer of dishes at very low prices, and dishes made to order. The side dish with the meal is not...

Guests highlight: An excellent range of food, especially the fish specialities. All praise and a recommendation. Very fine food. Friendly staff and cleanliness at a good level. As always, up to standard. For years number one in Zadar and beyond. All praise and recommendations....

Guests highlight: A great place for a daily lunch. No long talk or deliberation: you choose what is available from the daily menu. The food is ready right away because it is prepared in advance, very tasty and in good portions. Everything is great, tasty, friendly staff,...

Guests highlight: The space is pleasant, parking is available, the menu is excellent and so is the staff. Exactly what you would wish for, and ideal for organising family celebrations. All praise to the friendly waitress Nina and down to the cooks, because the wages...

Guests highlight: Fast service, friendly staff, tidy premises, parking, a large selection of dishes and drinks, moderate prices. Highly recommended. The jumbo pizza is very fine, really very fine. The staff is super helpful, praiseworthy in every way. Very tasty pizza...

Guests highlight: Chocolate cake we bought yesterday for our daughter's birthday was exquisite, simply put "a bomb". I recommend it. The cakes are very good, fresh, the ambience and staff are ok, simply when I am in the Allo pastry shop I feel great. Friendly...

Guests highlight: Super tasty and fresh (mixed) pizza, helpful and friendly staff, recommended. Recommended for everyone who wants a very tasty pizza in the shortest time. Fast and delivery, friendly couriers and the food always arrives hot. The best sandwich ever,...

Guests highlight: Lovely atmosphere, tasty food, the waiter is very friendly. Food is excellent and prices affordable, friendly staff. It is a bistro rather than a restaurant, but the food is very good, large portions, served quickly, very good service and very low...

Guests highlight: Friendly staff, family atmosphere, food grown on the family farm with excellent flavour. Great food. You must try the cottage cheese pancakes. Lovely location. Very friendly staff and excellent service. A family restaurant that cultivates traditional...

Guests highlight: Great food, soup, Wiener schnitzel and a side dish for 39 kn. Tasty food, quick service and affordable prices for the whole menu. A super lunch on these summer days when you really don't feel like standing by the stove. Very fine food and great prices....

Guests highlight: Good pizza, fast staff, the pizza arrived in 15 minutes. Terrace and location top. The food is tasty and cheap. In addition very nice service and a wonderful view of the sea. Or take a pizza and enjoy the sunset on the beach. Very tasty chicken wings,...

Guests highlight: If you want to eat well in a comfortable, traditional setting, this is the place for you. Good and cheap food on the terrace in the shade. Great service and homely ambience as well as excellent food. Very good food, generous. Portions at a favourable...

Guests highlight: Konoba in a beautiful place right by the sea, pleasant indoor and outdoor ambience, excellent seafood and other specialities, a choice of drinks for every palate, praise to the staff and the owner for a high level of service... warmly recommended for...

Guests highlight: Wonderful place to enjoy, especially in the summer months. The lamb with side dish and salad was a perfect ten. Ambience perfect, waiter friendly. Risotto super. The black risotto is served generously and is worth every praise. Restaurant with a wonderful...

Guests highlight: Good food and affordable prices. Friendly service. Wonderful ambience with a sea view and extremely friendly staff. Excellent restaurant and even better staff. Very tasty food at very affordable prices. Warmly recommended to everyone. Pizza from the...

Guests highlight: Super service, affordable prices and generous portions. Beautifully decorated and a super restaurant. The pizza was super; the only complaint is that we waited a little longer, probably because it was busy. The staff really praiseworthy, very polite....

Guests highlight: Excellent service and even better food, the seafood menu praiseworthy!! We will come back again. A wonderful family restaurant, pleasant atmosphere and tasty food! We always come back. Excellent quality and affordable prices. A very good cook and the...

You are staying in Zadar and you are wondering what to bring home as souvenirs from this beautiful Dalmatian town on the Adriatic coast. We tried to explore what was best to bring home as a souvenir from Zadar. In order to answer this question, we need to see why Zadar...

Sveti Duh auto camp offers 50 camping units, with the option of an electricity hook-up for an extra fee. It is known as a large camp with beautiful beaches. The whole camp lies in a natural setting, partly sheltered in the shade, with a view of the sea. Guests have...

For a quality family holiday in the unspoiled nature of the island of Pag, visit Straško camp. Come and experience incredible sunsets, tasty delicacies of Dalmatian cuisine, and the details that define the Mediterranean coast. Straško auto camp will delight everyone...

Auto camp Kanić is known as an oasis of peace on the island of Pag. Visit us and see for yourself why it is described that way by many guests. Besides our regular guests, a large number of new ones visit us every year, who then keep coming back. Call us, book and...

The small Kamp Dražica is located in the north-western part of the island of Pag. The island itself is known for Pag lace, which is inscribed on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage, and also for the famous Pag sheep cheese, recognised around the world as...

We bring you a list of the most beautiful beaches on the island of Pag with a large number of pictures for each beach, description and location. You can find out more information about each beach by clicking on the link below the picture of each of the beaches. Beaches...

We bring you a list of the most beautiful beaches on Dugi otok with a large number of pictures for every beach, description and location. You can find more information on each beach by clicking on the link below the pictures of each beach. Beaches on Dugi otok (Long...

We bring you a list of the most beautiful beaches on the island of Ugljan with a large number of pictures for every beach, description and location. You can find more information on each beach by clicking on the link below the pictures of each beach. Beaches on Ugljan...

We bring you a list of the most beautiful beaches on the island of Pasman with a large number of pictures for every beach, description and location. You can find more information on each beach by clicking on the link below the pictures of each beach. Beaches on Pašman...

We bring you a list of the most beautiful beaches on the island of Murter with a large number of pictures for every beach, description and location. You can find more information on each beach by clicking on the link below the pictures of each beach. Beaches in Murter...

Bibinje is a place of about 4,000 permanent residents a few kilometers south of Zadar, and Zadar is divided only by the port of Gaženica. Immediately after Bibinje, in the direction of the south continues the place Sukošan, between the marina D-Marin, which...

Fun park Mirnovec is a theme park near Biograd na moru, which opened its doors on August 3, 2017 for the first time and is the first in Croatia and its surroundings. Biograd Park is the biggest investment in the entertainment industry in Croatia worth 12 million euros...

Sibenik is the oldest Croatian self-proclaimed town on the Adriatic. It is the main cultural, educational, administrative and economic center of the Šibenik-Knin County. There is enough reason to visit Sibenik, but it is not even close to what this town offers. We...

We bring you a list of the most famous sights and locations you need to visit if you are on the island of Pag and suggestions for working on Pag. Tourism is the economic branch in Pag, which is especially nurtured. The entire island is actually tourist-oriented, but...

Here you can find a list of the most famous sights and places to visit if you are on holiday in Sukošan or the surrounding places of Bibinje, Sveti Petar na Moru, Turanj, Sveti Filip i Jakov and the region of North Dalmatia and suggestions for work in Sukošan. Sukošan...

We will give you a list of the most famous sights and locations to visit if you are in Biograd na moru or surrounding places as well as the region of North Dalmatia and suggestions of what to do in Biograd na moru. The town is located in northern Dalmatia, 28 kilometers...

We bring you a list of the most famous sights and places to visit when you are in Zadar or in the region of North Dalmatia or where to find apartments in Zadar. Roman Forum Zadar Today Zadar is really decorated with many buildings from different periods. One interesting...

We bring you a list of the most famous sights and locations to visit if you are in Vodice or the surrounding towns of Srima, Tribunj, Jadrija and others as well as the region of Northern Dalmatia or where to find apartments in Vodice. Vodice Surroundings - what to...

Pag (Lun) – Rab Boat is the fastest and cheapest connection of northern Pag with the island of Rab. The line is run by Rapska plovidba with the boat Maslina - it is not a ferry or a catamaran, it carries only passengers and bicycles. The port on Pag is called Lun...

Rab – Pag (Lun) Boat is the fastest and cheapest connection between Rab and the northern part of Pag. The line is run by Rapska plovidba with the boat Maslina - it is not a ferry or a catamaran, it carries only passengers and bicycles, no cars. The distance between...

Silba Island is connected to Zadar by catamaran on two state lines. The shorter and more direct one is line 9401 (Olib – Silba – Premuda – Zadar), run by TP Line with the vessel HSC Kalelarga. Silba is also one of the stops on the longer line 9141 (Pula – Unije...

The Pula–Zadar catamaran is the longest route of the state fast-boat line 9141, which calls along the way at Unije, Susak, Mali Lošinj, Ilovik and Silba. Since 23. srpnja 2021. the line has been operated by the carrier Kapetan Luka – Krilo, which replaced the previous...

Silba Island is the last stop before Zadar on the state fast-boat line 9141 (Pula – Unije – Susak – Mali Lošinj – Ilovik – Silba – Zadar). Since 23. srpnja 2021. the line has been operated by the carrier Kapetan Luka – Krilo with a fast passenger catamaran...

The catamaran from Olib to Zadar is the longest section of the state fast-boat line 9401 (Olib – Silba/Žalić – Premuda/Krijal – Zadar and back). Since 1 May 2025 the line has been operated by the carrier TP Line with the vessel HSC Kalelarga (a six-year concession),...

The islands of Olib and Silba are connected by a short section of the state fast-boat line 9401 (Olib – Silba/Žalić – Premuda/Krijal – Zadar and back), operated since 1 May 2025 by the carrier TP Line with the catamaran HSC Kalelarga. It is the shortest section...

The catamaran on the state fast-boat line 9401 connects Zadar with the island of Olib, with stops along the way at Silba and Premuda. Since 1 May 2025 the line has been operated by the carrier TP Line with the fast passenger catamaran HSC Kalelarga, without car transport;...

The island of Silba is connected to Zadar by catamaran on two different state lines. On line 9401 (Olib – Silba – Premuda – Zadar) the carrier TP Line operates with the boat HSC Kalelarga, and Silba is also one of the stops along the way on the longer line 9141...

The port of Bršanj on the island of Iž is connected to Zadar by the fast speedboat line no. 9406 Zadar – Sali (Dugi Otok) – Zaglav (Dugi Otok) – Bršanj (Iž) and back. Since 1 July 2025 the line has been operated, instead of G&V Line Iadera (the boat "Melita"),...

The settlement of Zaglav on Dugi Otok is connected to Zadar by the fast speedboat line no. 9406 Zadar – Sali – Zaglav – Bršanj (Iž). Since 1 July 2025 the line has been operated, instead of G&V Line Iadera, by the Zadar-based company TP Line d.o.o., with...

The settlement of Sali on Dugi Otok is also connected to Zadar by the fast speedboat line no. 9406 Zadar – Sali – Zaglav – Bršanj (Iž). Since 1 July 2025 the line has been operated, instead of G&V Line Iadera, by the Zadar-based company TP Line d.o.o., with...

The settlement of Zaglav on Dugi Otok is connected to Zadar by the passenger boat line no. 406 Zadar – Sali – Zaglav, operated by G&V Line Iadera d.o.o. with the motor vessel "Anamarija". The line does not carry cars. The crossing from Zadar to Zaglav, via Sali,...

The settlement of Sali on Dugi Otok is connected to Zadar by the passenger boat line no. 406 Zadar – Sali – Zaglav, operated by G&V Line Iadera d.o.o. with the motor vessel "Anamarija". The line does not carry cars. The crossing from Zadar to Sali takes about...

The islands of Rava and Mala Rava are connected to Zadar by a passenger boat line operated by the Zadar-based carrier G&V Line Iadera d.o.o. – the state boat line no. 405 Zadar – Iž – Rava, on which the motor vessel "Anamarija" sails. The boat does not carry...

The islands of Mali Iž and Veli Iž are connected to Zadar by a passenger boat line operated by the Zadar-based carrier G&V Line Iadera d.o.o. It is the state boat line no. 405 Zadar – Iž – Rava, on which the motor vessel "Anamarija" sails. The boat does not...

The ferry on the Šibenik – Zlarin – Obonjan – Kaprije – Žirje line connects Šibenik with the islands of the Šibenik archipelago. The line carries the number 532, it is a state ferry line operated by Jadrolinija, and sailing the whole route to Žirje takes...

The boat on the Vodice – Prvić Šepurine – Zlarin – Šibenik line connects Vodice and the island of Prvić with Zlarin and Šibenik. The line carries the number 505, it is a state boat line (passenger boat, does not carry vehicles) operated by Jadrolinija, and...

Zadar is connected with the island settlements of Iž Mali, Veli Iž, Rava Mala and Rava by state fast-boat line number 9405 of the Jadrolinija company. This is a passenger catamaran without vehicle transport – it is a different line from the one that sails to Iž...

On this page in the pictures under this text you can check the timetable and charts for the ferry Zadar - Rivanj - Sestrunj - Zverinac - Bozava - Brbinj 2019 for the Jadrolini carrier in the period from 01.06. - 30.09.2019 when the timetable passes to the summer cruise...

Zadar is connected with the islands of Molat and Ist, and with the coves of Brgulje and Zapuntel, by state fast-boat line number 9403 of the Jadrolinija company. This is a passenger catamaran, not a ferry for vehicles – only passengers board the boat, without cars. Timetable The...

State ferry line number 435 of the Jadrolinija company connects Zadar (the port of Gaženica) with the port of Bršanj on the island of Iž, and with the islands of Rava and Mala Rava. Timetable The frequency depends heavily on the season. Outside the main season (1.1.–28.5....

Zadar (the port of Gaženica) and Brbinj on Dugi otok are connected by state ferry line number 434 of the Jadrolinija company. The journey in one direction takes 1 hour and 35 minutes. Timetable In the low season (1.1.–2.7. and 31.8.–31.12.2026.) the line operates...

Biograd na moru and Tkon on the island of Pašman are connected by state ferry line number 432 of the Jadrolinija company. The journey in one direction takes only 15 minutes, which makes this one of the shortest and most frequent ferry connections on the Adriatic. Timetable The...

Zadar (the port of Gaženica) is connected with the town of Preko on the island of Ugljan by state ferry line number 431 of the Jadrolinija company. On some departures the ferry also calls at the port of Ošljak. The journey in one direction takes 25 minutes (30 minutes...

Preko on the island of Ugljan is connected with Zadar (the port of Gaženica) by state ferry line number 431 of the Jadrolinija company. On some departures the ferry also calls at the port of Ošljak. The journey in one direction takes 25 minutes (30 minutes when the...

State ferry line number 401 of the Jadrolinija company connects Zadar (the port of Gaženica) with the islands of Ist, Olib, Silba and Premuda, with the final stop at Mali Lošinj. The ferry calls in turn at the ports of Ist (Kosirača), Olib, Silba and Premuda (Krijal)...

Fast boat (catamaran) Rijeka – Rab – Novalja (Pag) is a passenger line - it carries only passengers, no cars. It is a state fast-boat line no. 9309 operated by Jadrolinija. Timetable The line has only one departure a day in each direction: PeriodDirection Novalja...

Prizna – Žigljen Ferry (Pag) is the shortest link from the mainland to the island of Pag on this side – the crossing takes only about 15 minutes. Line no. 335 is operated by Jadrolinija. Timetable The line operates all year round. The off-season period (01.01.–28.05....

This beautiful natural cove is between Žaborić and Grebastica. Very quiet and quiet place, ideal for a break away from the crowds. The bay is a little harder accessible. The place is great for diving and exploring the underwater owing to its indented coast. Objects...

Beauty is a word that can always go in the same sentence as the wonderful Šibenik. It is not a town interesting only to those who see it for the first time, but one that surprises anew even those who walk its streets every day, who were born here and live here. Many...

Hacienda is a popular club in Vodice that hosts famous DJs from all over the world and is always well attended throughout the season. If you’re looking for fun and you’re in Vodice or a nearby town, drop by and have an unforgettable time on your summer holiday....

Dalmatian ethno village is a unique attraction of Croatian tourist offer. This decorated space, with all its backyard facilities, is at the heart of the Solaris Beach Resource, which we have already written about. Its stone paved courtyards and stone houses reveal a...

We are proud to present the first themed water park in Dalmatia. The Aquapark is located in the family section of the Resort, next to the Solaris Children's Hotel Andrija and the Solaris Beach Hotel Jakov. This is a place of wild fun, suitable for a full day of family...

St Nicholas's Fortress stands right at the entrance to St Anthony's Channel. It was built during the 16th century to defend the town from Turkish attacks by sea. Today it still stands and vividly illustrates the state of the town and its development during that period. It...

Šubićevac Fortress, once known as Baron Degenfeld Fortress, is located to the north of the old town core of Šibenik. The fortress lies a few hundred metres southeast of St John's Fortress. It stands at an altitude of 80 metres, on a hill called Vidakuša. The hill...

St Michael's Fortress is another one of Šibenik's many buildings worth visiting. It is a historical monument that reminds us of the times the town has gone through. St Anne's Fortress was its name from the 16th century until the end of the 20th century, before it was...

We will take the opportunity to mention the TOP destinations you must visit if you are in Šibenik. If your journey brings you to Šibenik, whether by chance or on purpose, you must definitely visit these locations. It is called the city of King Krešimir, which already...

Once you have come to Šibenik and are exploring the city's history and culture, be sure to include the Šibenik City Hall in your sightseeing plan as well. This building is located on the northern side of the old main town square, opposite the northern façade of the...

If you are in Šibenik and are looking for a place to visit to make your day richer – be sure to stop by the Šibenik Aquarium. This place is especially dear to children and younger visitors, but older visitors also have plenty to see. Besides enjoying the view of...

This is an imposing building in every respect. With its dimensions, shape and age, the Church of St Chrysogonus adorns the city's appearance and is a favourite place to visit for many of our guests. It is a three-nave basilica with three richly decorated semicircular...

Besides the wonderful installation – Greeting to the Sun, the Zadar Riva is enriched by yet another unusual and above all interesting structure. Guests who come to the Riva can enjoy a beautiful view, as well as the music created by the sea waves as they strike the...

Besides a large number of historical buildings, walls and old harbours, Zadar has recently become richer with one modern architectural installation – Greeting to the Sun. Greeting to the Sun is an installation by architect Nikola Bašić, located in the Zadar harbour,...

Today Zadar is adorned by truly many buildings from different periods. One interesting one is certainly also the Roman forum, which still stands fairly well preserved today, and which through history was extended with various details from the periods through which the...

The City Park – known today as Queen Jelena's Park – was created back in the era of Romanticism. With it, Zadar gained its first public City Park. In that period Zadar was a fortress-city, and in the evening hours the city walls could not be left. That is why, for...

Five Wells Square is one of the places definitely worth visiting. It is located in the area in front of the Captain's Tower and the city wall. In the past (up until the 16th century) there was also a deep defensive moat here, and today the place is “adorned” with...

Besides the Church of St Donatus, we invite you to visit and explore Zadar Cathedral, the Cathedral of St Anastasia. It is yet another remarkable building. It was built during the Romanesque period, and it is interesting to note that it is the largest church in Dalmatia....

If you love old buildings, especially old churches, then you have come to the right place. Our beautiful city – Zadar – is adorned by the Church of St Donatus, originally the Church of the Holy Trinity, which was built as early as the 9th century. With its distinctive...

The old harbour of Foša is an interesting detail of the city, with a story that speaks of Zadar's maritime trade with countries around the Mediterranean. The harbour is interesting for several reasons, which is why tourists often visit it too. Right next to the Foša...

City walls, fortifications and smaller buildings adorn the Old Town of Zadar, and among the historic monuments the City Gates should certainly be highlighted. The City Gates, or the Land Gate in Zadar, catch the eye and are a masterpiece of the Renaissance that, in...

The Providur's Palace is adjoined to the Duke's Palace, and together they form a single historic setting right in the centre of the Old Town. They are located in Zadar, and both buildings are in use and open to guests for a variety of events. The Duke's Palace was built...

The Duke's Palace in Zadar has recently reopened (after restoration). More precisely, the opening took place on 10 February 2017. It is the wish of the hosts that the Duke's Palace become a place where everyone who visits Zadar will be able to view exhibitions, listen...

If you find yourself in Zadar, whether in the summer season or at any other time of year, be sure to visit Narodni trg. Narodni trg in Zadar was formed back in the Middle Ages as the Platea Magna – which means “great square”. Throughout history, and still today,...

Biograd na Moru is a town in Croatia and, if we may say so, one of the most beautiful on our coast. The town lies in northern Dalmatia, 28 kilometres south of Zadar. Part of the town is built on a peninsula, while the rest spreads onto the mainland. On the northern...

Zadar is certainly among the better-known and more beautiful cities on the Adriatic. It is a Croatian city of exceptionally rich history and cultural heritage. It is the centre of Zadar County and a transport hub in this part of the Republic of Croatia. Besides the...

Vodice is a smaller town situated near Šibenik, overlooking the islet of Prvić. Although it is a small town, Vodice is an important tourist destination for this whole region. Vodice is today a tourist centre that welcomes an impressive number of guests every year....

Šibenik is a special town. It has a rich history, and how could it not, when it comes to the oldest native town on the Adriatic. Šibenik is therefore the oldest native Croatian town on the Adriatic. It is the main cultural, educational, administrative and economic...

Skradin is a small town in the hinterland of Šibenik, on the right bank of the river Krka. Skradin is only 18 kilometres from Šibenik, which suits it in every way. A recognisable feature of the town is the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and its...

Zaton Šibenski is a typical Dalmatian village about 10 kilometres west of the centre of the city of Šibenik, at the coordinates 43° 47’ N and 15° 49’ E. Built from old and new stone houses, it grew right on the edge of the bay of the same name, in the channel...

Tourism is a branch of the economy in Pag that is especially cultivated. The whole island is in fact tourism-oriented, but fishing also plays a significant role in the development of Pag. The first major surge of tourism in Pag came at the beginning of the 1960s. To...

Given that the water in Lake Vrana has an elevated salinity, it is home to fish characteristic of both fresh and salt water. Of the fish that live in fresh water, the lake is a natural habitat only for the eel and the mudminnow, while the other species were introduced...

TRAIL DESCRIPTION The Drage–Vransko Lake trail, as its name suggests, runs from the village of Drage to Vransko Lake. In this area, you can choose from a large number of shorter cycling trails. The trail we have chosen is 1.3 kilometres long in one direction. The...

Although this spot is not simply a beach, but something much more, we will nevertheless mention Zadar's harbour in this story about Zadar's beaches. Zadar is widely known for its historical events, its beautiful sea, and its well-developed transport links – by road,...

Večka Tower, situated on the edge of Večko polje, belongs to a series of Venetian fortifications built along the Podvelebit Channel during the 16th century to defend against the Turks. It is believed to have belonged to the medieval village of Veče (Veche), first...