Things to do & places to visit in Zadar County, Dalmatia, Croatia

Zadar County region in , Croatia. Timezone: Europe/Zagreb, current date and time: Thursday, May 09, 2024, 22:51.

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General weather summary in May

68°F - 57°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Mildly cool with a gentle breeze

Feels like

27%

Chance of rain

103.0 millimeters

Amount

11.6 mph

Wind speed

64%

Humidity

14.7

Daylight length

5:33 AM

Sunrise

8:17 PM

Sunset

52%

Cloud cover

Sweater

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Top things to do (19)

Top places to visit (28 attractions)

5.0 Zrmanja (120 reviews)
- Must see this beautiful place !
Bodies of Water

A great place to see, in this area a series of movies about Winnetou has been filmed. I recommend to leave the car next to asphalt road, and take a walk to the view point, it is just few minutes walk, but it is not worth to risk car damage driving this short distance. Really recommend ! See more..
5.0 Degarra Winery (56 reviews)
- A Must wine tasting!
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

The Degarra Winery is a small “boutique” winery from the Zadar region that produces a limited series of top quality wines. Our motto “New and Original” besides pointing out the desire to enter the market with the new product every year, is also reflected in our desire to stand out from the others. So, we decided to turn the former barracks of the former JNA into a house of wine and delicacies. See more..
4.5 Paklenica National Park (850 reviews) from $5.49
- Definitely worth a visit to this park.
Thursday: 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours National Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas

Beautiful national park with plenty of walks. There was a natural cave park here which was absolutely worth the trip. Only 65k per person and the guide spoke English as well as Croatian. We stayed a few days with swimming and paddle-boarding on the Lika river too. See more..
4.5 Paseo Maritimo (462 reviews)
- Delightful walking area.
Thursday: Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

We walked along the promenade several times as there are ever changing views over to the island offshore. Interesting buildings, city walls, some sculptures, the Sea Organ and the cruise ship dock are all accessible from this walkway. The final section of new stonework and a quay are being rebuilt and will be finished soon. See more..
4.5 Archaeological Museum Zadar (288 reviews)
- PErfect not too big museum
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

An interesting and very well arranged museum, telling the history of the surrounding lands from Prehistoric times to the Middle Ages. All exhibits are described in English, with special attention paid to Ancient Rome. Overall, it's not very big, but I liked it and recommend it for a visit if you're in Zadar. See more..
4.5 Plaža Ručica (241 reviews)
- The best beach I’ve seen in Croatia
Beaches

Perfect white pebbly beach, you can reach by car and can also walk to the even more amazing Beriknica beach. See more..
4.5 Narodni trg u Zadru (219 reviews)
- This square is small and unique
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas

I love to come to this square for coffee or just ice cream... because the square has lovely little cafes and the building’s architecture are beautiful.... when is hot can be really hot due is in the heart of the old city centre there is wind blowing.... near by there are many little boutiques and museums. See more..
4.5 Simuni Beach (187 reviews)
- Beach Bar Providenca, the campsite and the free beaches
Beaches

Beaches are very nice and relaxing. You can choose among free beaches and the camping. All of them are very interesting. If you go to the campsite, then you can have free sunbeds and free beach umbrellas, by paying the entrance (80 kunas). They are very comfortable. The beach bar Providenca, just nearby, on the Simuni beach, is the perfect spot for a break, a dinner, a lunch. See more..
4.5 Veli Rat lighthouse (150 reviews)
- Highest and most beautiful lighthouse on Adriatic
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lighthouses

The lighthouse is built 1849 by Austrian Empire. It looks now as it did 1849. The fasad of the lighthouse has never been renewed. during building they have mixed 300 000 eggs in surface construction. The quality of this surface was proven to be so good that it never required a renewal. When you climb up 210 steps to the top of lighthouse you have a magnificent view over the whole archipelago. The beaches around lighthouse are amassing. People arrange weddings and wedding parties on light house. There are three Apartmants you can rent on ground flore as well. See more..
4.5 Bell Tower (108 reviews)
- Impressive views, especially at sunset
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Observation Decks & Towers

Great views in all directions. We were there at sunset with few people so we zipped to the top. If there were lots of people, there could be some congestion on the stairs, especially the first 30-40 stairs which are narrow, so traffic can only flow in one direction at a time. First couple floors completed in 15th century, the top was finally completed in the ltate 1800's by an English architect See more..
4.5 Vransko Jezero Nature Park (92 reviews)
- Nice nature park
Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks

A beautiful and interesting natural park 5 kilometers from Biograd na Moryu. There are three entrances, each of which you can buy tickets for, and each of which has different things to do. We visited the lake itself (Crkvine entrance), here you walk about a kilometer on wooden paths in the lake and watch birds (there were quite a few birds, see the photos). Then we drove to the Kamenjak entrance, it is on top of one of the hills - from here there is a great view of the lake and the islands along the coast. The experience was definitely worth it. See more..
4.5 Island of Iz (36 reviews)
- Paradise !
Islands

It's the most tranquil place I ever been and stayed ! People are wonderful place is clean and the sea is pure beauty ! Wonderful experience definitely next year I will be back ! See more..
4.0 Greeting to the Sun - Il Saluto al Sole (2.608 reviews)
- Very cool!! Only good at night
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks

Amazing light installation! It has solar panels that charge during the day and creates an amazing light art installation from sunset to sunrise. It is 10m from the Sea Organ. Great for kids to have a play it for adults to have a beer near the ocean on a warm night. Great for insta pics too See more..
4.0 Zadar Land City Gates (1.185 reviews)
- The Land Gate, Zadar
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks

The most elaborate of the city gates also has the prettiest setting, facing a sheltered little marina. Dating from 1543, it has Renaissance-style decorations including St Chrysogonus (Zadar's patron saint) on horseback and the Venetian winged lion. The gate is still used by traffic and was clearly meant to impress those entering – the reverse side is decidedly plain. To get a really good view go up the stairs on the side and walk up into the park. Great place to take photos. See more..
4.0 Church of St. Donat (1.018 reviews)
- Worth the cost
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites

Its name refers to Donatus of Zadar, who began construction on this church in the 9th century and ended it on the northeastern part of the Roman forum. The oldest of the churches in Zadar, It has has exceptional acoustic characteristics and has been used for concerts. Do not expect elaborate interiors because it does not have any but the views from the interior are worth it and the entrance fee is very reasonable. See more..
4.0 Zrce Beach (797 reviews)
- You need to know what place you are going to, if you have decided to go to Zrće
Spent More than 3 hours Beaches

You need to know what place you are going to, if you have decided to go to Zrće - yes, there is a bunch of young people, drunk and drugged, drinks are quite expensive and unnecessary aggression often occurs. But there you can find the world’s best DJs and enjoy phenomenal music. I had a great time and it was a wonderful experience. See more..
4.0 The Forum (522 reviews)
- A 'walk by' attraction. But add a little history & these remnants of an earthquake begin to live again.
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks

The seemingly random relics of buildings allow you to touch the history lying at your feet. Zadar is a planned city Quadrata layout undertaken by the Romans, & this, I'm told, is obvious to the educated eye, & thankfully is still preserved some 2 millenia later . Following the earthquake in 6th Century much of the area was reduced to rubble & the medieval square & a Renaissance cistern were built. I tried to include more info from a great website but you can sniff out more history ... ... I'm not going to do all the heavy lifting for you! See more..
4.0 Zadar Cathedral (373 reviews)
- Pretty cathedral
Churches & Cathedrals

A very beautiful cathedral in the center of the town. The interior of the cathedral is very calm and the wooden beams in top are simplistic and nice. There is a click tower which costs 20hrk to climb and has gorgeous views of the town. Easy to climb: 200 odd stairs See more..
4.0 Museum of Illusions (351 reviews)
- Nice place, but mostly for kid’s
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

The Museum of Illusion in Zadar brings you a space suitable both for social and entertaining tours into the world of illusions which has delighted all generations. It's a perfect place for new experiences and fun with friends and family and it's unique in this part of Europe. Not only is it a place for children who adore coming, but also a place for parents, couples, grandmothers and grandfathers. See more..
4.0 Telascica Nature Park (296 reviews)
- Geniune Dalmatia
National Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas

Beautiful park on the island Dugi otok. Nice for a day trip, clear waters, an easy 5 min hike to the outside with a stunning view of the cliffs. We came early and were there before the crouds. See more..
4.0 Five Wells Square (Trg 5 Bunara) (275 reviews)
- Unusual City Square
Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks

The Five Wells Square in Zadar was built in 1574 during the siege of the Ottoman Empire army, when the defensive moat was covered up on the west side of the bastion, previously excavated in the Middle Ages. In its place, a large cistern for drinking water with five decorated wellheads was built, and parts of the aqueduct that used to bring water directly from the Vrana Lake, have been preserved. After the danger had passed, a protective wall was built on the site. On one side is the the entrance to the Queen Jelena Madije Park, and on another the Captain's Tower that rises 26 metres. Their are several places to eat some with upper terraces and the space is large enough to host events such as a concert which was on whilst we were there. See more..
4.0 Museum of Ancient Glass (242 reviews)
- Cool place to see history and glass
History Museums

Excellent museum. Small size , you willing see and read a lot about glass. All info is provided in English. Air conditioning present . You can find out about Croatia history related to glass , the Roman Empire, Hellenistic times, etc . If you like museums, history’s, you shall like it. See more..
4.0 The Church of the Holy Cross (217 reviews)
- Beautiful little church
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals

This church is located in a beautiful ground full of old roman antiques stones. The space is open and free to entre. The church is very old dated IX century. In a sunny day like in the picture the place is fantastic to enjoy. Around there there is a small museo worth it to enter. See more..
4.0 Stone Bridge and the Old Gate (209 reviews)
- Lovely entrance to the town.
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges

Nin is a lovely small town easily reached by local bus from Zadar. It is a very compact place and easy to enjoy on foot. A couple of hours will see all of the attractions. The bridge and town gates are the best way to enter the town. See more..
4.0 Marina Kornati (178 reviews)
- day visit
Thursday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Marinas

Marina Kornati is one of the world’s premier sailing destinations. Over 300 craft available for charter along with full service and support. By expanding its services and increasing the capacity to the existing 854 berths, 70 out of which are onshore and 15 piers with water and electricity connections, allowing reception of vessels up to the maximum length of 23 meters, marina Kornati got listed among top 3 Croatian marinas. See more..
4.0 City Sentinel (110 reviews)
- Very nice
Architectural Buildings

Located in the People’s Square which is a beautiful square in the heart of the old town. Great place to go to one of the restaurants. Lovely places during the day and night. Since its Medieval origins Narodni Trg (People’s Square) has been the core of Zadar's public life. Dominating the westerns side of the square, the City Guard dates back to the 1562 and it's crested by a 19th-century clock tower. Nearby, St. Lawrence church is the oldest preserved building of the town, while the Loggia on the opposite side is now a venue for exhibitions. See more..
4.0 Sea Gate (Morska vrata) (101 reviews)
- Small, pretty town gate
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Small gate in the city walls that leads logically enough from the sea into the heart of the Old Town. See more..
3.5 Sakarun Beach (340 reviews)
- Pleasant stay
Beaches

Nicknamed the 'Caribbean of the Adriatic', this square shaped bay with a picturesque white pebble beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Zadar island archipelago. Its vibrant blue waters are shallow and gentle, perfect for a leisurely soak and families with children. Nearby attractions worth seeing include the Veli Rat lighthouse and you can also snorkeling around the remains of a sunken ship. Located on the northwestern tip of Dugi Otok island, boat tours are the best way to access this remote beach—there are no hotels directly on the beach. Alternatively, hop on a ferry and tourist train to get here. – Tripadvisor See more..