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 side of the town lies the Bošana bay, with its beautiful beach of the same name. The southern side of Biograd ends with the Soline bay.
The view from the town towards the sea is enriched by the details of the nearby islands of Planac and Sv. Katarina, and of course by the deep blue of the Adriatic. In the Soline bay there is a large public sandy beach surrounded by a pine forest. The beach is among the better-known ones in this area and is well visited during the summer months.
Besides tourism, the residents of this small coastal town make very smart use of its favourable geographical position. Today Biograd is therefore the local trade and transport centre. It has very good connections with its hinterland, the surrounding coastal settlements and towns, and finally also with the island of Pašman.
The Adriatic Highway also benefits Biograd; in the years when there was no A1 motorway, it marked the era of tourism. Things have changed a little, but the Adriatic Highway still plays a major role in the development of the coastal towns near it today.
Biograd na Moru today is the centre of the riviera that includes Sv. Petar na Moru, Turanj, Sveti Filip i Jakov, Biograd, Pakoštane and Drage. There are also settlements on the island of Pašman: Tkon, Kraj, Pašman, Barotul, Mrljane, Neviđane, Dobropoljana, Banj and Ždrelac, and Vrgada on the island of the same name.
Many may not know it, but Biograd na Moru is a Croatian royal town. It has a rich history; the town is first mentioned in the middle of the 10th century, and in the 11th century it was the seat of Croatian kings and bishops. The town experienced its greatest flourishing as the capital of the medieval Croatian rulers, and in 1102 the Croatian-Hungarian king Koloman was crowned here.
Today Biograd na Moru is visited mostly by guests looking for swimming and good fun, but there is also something for lovers of history and cultural heritage. Let us continue with some more interesting historical facts.
In 1202 Biograd was a refuge for people fleeing from Zadar, and it is also called Zara vecchia. During the 13th and 14th centuries the town was governed by the Princes of Cetina, the Templars of Vrana and the Šubić princes of Bribir.
A period of foreign rule, suffering and the complete destruction of buildings in the town followed, until the town grew strong again at the start of the 19th century, when during French rule it received a municipality and a court.
The development of tourism in Biograd began between the two world wars. The first guests were Czechs, who came to the local beaches as early as the 1920s. The first hotel was built in 1935, on the site of today's Hotel Ilirija.
The town suffered destruction once more – during the Greater Serbian aggression – but we will end this unhappy story with this paragraph. Let us return to pleasant topics and the present-day layout of Biograd.
We should mention that Biograd na Moru won the silver medal and the prestigious „Srebrni cvijet Europe“ (Silver Flower of Europe) award in 2007. The town received this award for its horticultural and urban design. It really is beautifully laid out, well designed and clean, so the award came quite deservedly.
The economy of Biograd is based on agriculture, fishing and tourism. Tourism is today the primary branch of the economy, but the residents have not forgotten their customs and old trades. Many of them still work in fishing as well as in agriculture.
Biograd is the ferry port for the island of Pašman. This ferry line contributes to the development of the town, but also of the island itself. Sea temperature in Biograd na Moru.
When tourism is mentioned today, especially in northern Dalmatia, Biograd na Moru holds a special place. It is a very popular tourist town, which captivates with its offer and with the beauty both of the town itself and of the nature that surrounds it.
Biograd na Moru has a very favourable position and is well connected with neighbouring towns that also play an important role in tourism. It lies between Zadar and Šibenik, in the very centre of the Adriatic coast between the Soline and Bošana bays. The town centre lies on a small peninsula, surrounded by harbours and a long promenade along the sea. From the town's seafront there is a magnificent view of the Pašman Channel and the surrounding islands, which protect the town and the whole riviera from strong winds.
Directly in front of the town, the islands of Planac and Sv. Katarina, with its lighthouse, adorn the view as an additional detail that completes the picture from the sea. Behind these islands lies the island of Pašman, to which a ferry sails from Biograd to Tkon almost every hour.
The beaches of this area are truly enchanting. They are among the most beautiful beaches in Croatia, and beyond. If you are looking for a smaller town for your holiday, but still a place lively enough and rich in events, then Biograd is just right for you. See the apartment offer in Biograd, and book in good time. Accommodation here sells out months before the start of the summer season.
On the north-western part of the town lies the spacious pebble Bošana beach. We can describe it as a beach with a gentle entry into the sea and a rich offer for guests. On the south-eastern side of the town there is a series of beautiful beaches decorated by natural surroundings – green pine forest. This series begins with the hotel beach of the Ilirija and Adriatic hotels and continues with the pebble beach Dražica, all the way to the Soline beach. At Dražica beach there is a large water slide, next to which a diving club is located. Let us not forget one more Biograd beach – Crvena luka beach, which lies just 3 kilometres from the town centre.
We will describe each of them separately.
Soline beach is located on the south-eastern side of the town. Next to the beach there are numerous cafés, restaurants and snack bars, and above it stretches a promenade in natural shade. If you fancy sweet treats, there are also pancake stands along the promenade. There are shops too, and stands selling beach necessities and souvenirs. The beach is superbly equipped, so for entertainment you can rent a scooter, pedal boats, a canoe or a boat. Soline beach has changing cabins and showers, and you can rent sunbeds and parasols. Thanks to its gentle entry into the sea, natural shade and many facilities, this beach is suitable for families with children, and an access route for people with disabilities has also been arranged.
Dražica beach lies in the same series as the Soline beach described above. The facilities on the beach are almost identical. To enjoy a café, restaurant or sweet snacks, you simply stroll to the nearby stand and that is all. This beach also has a gentle entry into the sea, so it is suitable for smaller children and play by the water. The Blue Flag has been flying over Dražica beach since 2006. That is the best confirmation of the tidiness, cleanliness and quality of this beach.
Crvena luka beach lies about 3 kilometres from the town centre. It is situated in a sandy bay surrounded by a pine forest. You can reach the beach on foot from the settlement of Kumenat, by boat, or by car.
Bošana beach is located in the north-western part of the town. The pebble beach is very spacious and suitable for children and for people who are weaker swimmers. The beach has a gentle entry into the sea, and you reach it with a pleasant walk of around 10 minutes. There is a café, a restaurant and a fast-food outlet on the beach. Nearby there is a beach volleyball court and a children's playground. We should just point out that this beach has no natural shade, so it is good to bring the necessary equipment and protect yourself with sunscreen.
At the very start of the summer season a festival is held in Biograd that will especially delight gourmets and those who simply love to eat and enjoy the specialities of this cuisine. The festival takes place outdoors, on the waterfront, on Obala kralja Petra Krešimira IV.
The longest table in Croatia is filled to the end with autochthonous Croatian products, of which the hosts are proud. If you happen to be in Biograd during this festival, be sure to try the delicacies on offer.
Diving deserves a mention as a special tourist offer, particularly because we do not yet have a diving school and an offer of this kind in every coastal town.
The waters around Biograd are ideal for all diving enthusiasts, both professionals and amateurs and beginners in this sport. If you want to learn to dive and explore the secrets of the depths, you are in the right place.
Many experienced divers gladly visit this part of the Adriatic, especially because of the diversity of the underwater world and the many natural phenomena. The area of the northern Dalmatian waters, to which Biograd belongs, stretches from the island of Pag, across the islands of Premuda, Ist, Molat, Silba, Dugi otok, Ugljan and Pašman, all the way to the Kornati archipelago in the south.
A special feature of our waters is that you can dive undisturbed somewhere in any weather. Whatever the wind, some part of this archipelago is sheltered and suitable for underwater exploration. The clarity of the sea is exceptional, and that is an additional advantage of diving in the waters around Biograd. The view below the water reaches as deep as 40 metres. In addition, this area is rich in many walls, reefs and caves full of fish. Lovers of underwater photography have a large choice. If you decide to try diving, we suggest you contact the local diving club and ask for all the necessary information. You can find the diving club on the pages of the Tourist Board of the Town of Biograd na Moru.
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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 side of the town lies the Bošana bay, with its beautiful beach of the same name. The southern side of Biograd ends with the Soline bay.
The view from the town towards the sea is enriched by the details of the nearby islands of Planac and Sv. Katarina, and of course by the deep blue of the Adriatic. In the Soline bay there is a large public sandy beach surrounded by a pine forest. The beach is among the better-known ones in this area and is well visited during the summer months.
Besides tourism, the residents of this small coastal town make very smart use of its favourable geographical position. Today Biograd is therefore the local trade and transport centre. It has very good connections with its hinterland, the surrounding coastal settlements and towns, and finally also with the island of Pašman.
The Adriatic Highway also benefits Biograd; in the years when there was no A1 motorway, it marked the era of tourism. Things have changed a little, but the Adriatic Highway still plays a major role in the development of the coastal towns near it today.
Biograd na Moru today is the centre of the riviera that includes Sv. Petar na Moru, Turanj, Sveti Filip i Jakov, Biograd, Pakoštane and Drage. There are also settlements on the island of Pašman: Tkon, Kraj, Pašman, Barotul, Mrljane, Neviđane, Dobropoljana, Banj and Ždrelac, and Vrgada on the island of the same name.
Beaches of Biograd na Moru
A short history of Biograd
Many may not know it, but Biograd na Moru is a Croatian royal town. It has a rich history; the town is first mentioned in the middle of the 10th century, and in the 11th century it was the seat of Croatian kings and bishops. The town experienced its greatest flourishing as the capital of the medieval Croatian rulers, and in 1102 the Croatian-Hungarian king Koloman was crowned here.
Today Biograd na Moru is visited mostly by guests looking for swimming and good fun, but there is also something for lovers of history and cultural heritage. Let us continue with some more interesting historical facts.
In 1202 Biograd was a refuge for people fleeing from Zadar, and it is also called Zara vecchia. During the 13th and 14th centuries the town was governed by the Princes of Cetina, the Templars of Vrana and the Šubić princes of Bribir.
A period of foreign rule, suffering and the complete destruction of buildings in the town followed, until the town grew strong again at the start of the 19th century, when during French rule it received a municipality and a court.
Beginnings of tourism
The development of tourism in Biograd began between the two world wars. The first guests were Czechs, who came to the local beaches as early as the 1920s. The first hotel was built in 1935, on the site of today's Hotel Ilirija.
The town suffered destruction once more – during the Greater Serbian aggression – but we will end this unhappy story with this paragraph. Let us return to pleasant topics and the present-day layout of Biograd.
We should mention that Biograd na Moru won the silver medal and the prestigious „Srebrni cvijet Europe“ (Silver Flower of Europe) award in 2007. The town received this award for its horticultural and urban design. It really is beautifully laid out, well designed and clean, so the award came quite deservedly.The economy of Biograd is based on agriculture, fishing and tourism. Tourism is today the primary branch of the economy, but the residents have not forgotten their customs and old trades. Many of them still work in fishing as well as in agriculture.
Biograd is the ferry port for the island of Pašman. This ferry line contributes to the development of the town, but also of the island itself. Sea temperature in Biograd na Moru.
Biograd na Moru – tourist offer and interesting facts about this place
When tourism is mentioned today, especially in northern Dalmatia, Biograd na Moru holds a special place. It is a very popular tourist town, which captivates with its offer and with the beauty both of the town itself and of the nature that surrounds it.
Biograd na Moru has a very favourable position and is well connected with neighbouring towns that also play an important role in tourism. It lies between Zadar and Šibenik, in the very centre of the Adriatic coast between the Soline and Bošana bays. The town centre lies on a small peninsula, surrounded by harbours and a long promenade along the sea. From the town's seafront there is a magnificent view of the Pašman Channel and the surrounding islands, which protect the town and the whole riviera from strong winds.
Directly in front of the town, the islands of Planac and Sv. Katarina, with its lighthouse, adorn the view as an additional detail that completes the picture from the sea. Behind these islands lies the island of Pašman, to which a ferry sails from Biograd to Tkon almost every hour.
When we write about the tourist offer, it is worth mentioning the beaches
The beaches of this area are truly enchanting. They are among the most beautiful beaches in Croatia, and beyond. If you are looking for a smaller town for your holiday, but still a place lively enough and rich in events, then Biograd is just right for you. See the apartment offer in Biograd, and book in good time. Accommodation here sells out months before the start of the summer season.
On the north-western part of the town lies the spacious pebble Bošana beach. We can describe it as a beach with a gentle entry into the sea and a rich offer for guests. On the south-eastern side of the town there is a series of beautiful beaches decorated by natural surroundings – green pine forest. This series begins with the hotel beach of the Ilirija and Adriatic hotels and continues with the pebble beach Dražica, all the way to the Soline beach. At Dražica beach there is a large water slide, next to which a diving club is located. Let us not forget one more Biograd beach – Crvena luka beach, which lies just 3 kilometres from the town centre.
We will describe each of them separately.
Soline beach is located on the south-eastern side of the town. Next to the beach there are numerous cafés, restaurants and snack bars, and above it stretches a promenade in natural shade. If you fancy sweet treats, there are also pancake stands along the promenade. There are shops too, and stands selling beach necessities and souvenirs. The beach is superbly equipped, so for entertainment you can rent a scooter, pedal boats, a canoe or a boat. Soline beach has changing cabins and showers, and you can rent sunbeds and parasols. Thanks to its gentle entry into the sea, natural shade and many facilities, this beach is suitable for families with children, and an access route for people with disabilities has also been arranged.
Dražica beach lies in the same series as the Soline beach described above. The facilities on the beach are almost identical. To enjoy a café, restaurant or sweet snacks, you simply stroll to the nearby stand and that is all. This beach also has a gentle entry into the sea, so it is suitable for smaller children and play by the water. The Blue Flag has been flying over Dražica beach since 2006. That is the best confirmation of the tidiness, cleanliness and quality of this beach.
Crvena luka beach lies about 3 kilometres from the town centre. It is situated in a sandy bay surrounded by a pine forest. You can reach the beach on foot from the settlement of Kumenat, by boat, or by car.
Bošana beach is located in the north-western part of the town. The pebble beach is very spacious and suitable for children and for people who are weaker swimmers. The beach has a gentle entry into the sea, and you reach it with a pleasant walk of around 10 minutes. There is a café, a restaurant and a fast-food outlet on the beach. Nearby there is a beach volleyball court and a children's playground. We should just point out that this beach has no natural shade, so it is good to bring the necessary equipment and protect yourself with sunscreen.
Gastronomy of Biograd na Moru
At the very start of the summer season a festival is held in Biograd that will especially delight gourmets and those who simply love to eat and enjoy the specialities of this cuisine. The festival takes place outdoors, on the waterfront, on Obala kralja Petra Krešimira IV.
The longest table in Croatia is filled to the end with autochthonous Croatian products, of which the hosts are proud. If you happen to be in Biograd during this festival, be sure to try the delicacies on offer.
Special offer in Biograd na Moru
Diving deserves a mention as a special tourist offer, particularly because we do not yet have a diving school and an offer of this kind in every coastal town.
The waters around Biograd are ideal for all diving enthusiasts, both professionals and amateurs and beginners in this sport. If you want to learn to dive and explore the secrets of the depths, you are in the right place.Many experienced divers gladly visit this part of the Adriatic, especially because of the diversity of the underwater world and the many natural phenomena. The area of the northern Dalmatian waters, to which Biograd belongs, stretches from the island of Pag, across the islands of Premuda, Ist, Molat, Silba, Dugi otok, Ugljan and Pašman, all the way to the Kornati archipelago in the south.
A special feature of our waters is that you can dive undisturbed somewhere in any weather. Whatever the wind, some part of this archipelago is sheltered and suitable for underwater exploration. The clarity of the sea is exceptional, and that is an additional advantage of diving in the waters around Biograd. The view below the water reaches as deep as 40 metres. In addition, this area is rich in many walls, reefs and caves full of fish. Lovers of underwater photography have a large choice. If you decide to try diving, we suggest you contact the local diving club and ask for all the necessary information. You can find the diving club on the pages of the Tourist Board of the Town of Biograd na Moru.
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