Place to visit
Zavratnica, Croatia: what it is and when to go
Zavratnica is a coastal inlet in Croatia. Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 38. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Coastal inlet in Croatia · Nature
- Where
- Croatia
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- ZAD Zadar, 76 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 44.6994, 14.89684
What it is and where
Zavratnica is a coastal inlet in Croatia. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 44.6994, 14.89684; the nearest main airport is Zadar Airport (ZAD, Zadar), 76 km as the crow flies. How to get around Croatia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature places in Croatia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Zavratnica is May to October.
- JanBetter not8:59
- FebBetter not10:12
- MarPossible11:38
- AprPossible13:16
- MayBest time14:37
- JunBest time15:22
- JulBest time15:04
- AugBest time13:52
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:43
- NovPossible9:19
- DecBetter not8:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 38. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Croatia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Croatia
To enter Croatia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Croatia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Alan mountain houseMountain house on Velebit, Croatia6.2 km
- AlančićMountain in Croatia6.7 km
- ZečjakSummit7.3 km
- Northern Velebit National Park II - Rožanski kukoviHiking9.7 km
- Slovačka jamaCave in the Croatia10 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Croatia guide.
More in Croatia: Nature
- Plitvice Lakes National Park: national park of Croatia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Bay of Kotor
- Gulf of Trieste: bay in Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia
- Gulf of Venice: bay in Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia
- Kvarner Gulf: bay in Croatia
- Krka National Park: national park from the approximately 45 kilometer long section of the Krka river between Knin and Skradin and the lower reaches of the tributary Čikolain in Croatia
Every Croatia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Zavratnica?
It is a coastal inlet in Croatia. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Zavratnica?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 38.
How do you get to Zavratnica?
The nearest main airport is Zadar Airport (ZAD), 76 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Croatia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Croatia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Alan mountain house, Alančić, Zečjak. The rest is in the Croatia guide.
Keep reading
- Nature369 places for nature in Croatia, from Plitvice Lakes National Park to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and da
- CroatiaBefore travelling to Croatia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in: Croatia has been in…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Zavratnica on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.