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Things to see in Zadar (Croatia): 44 places and when to go
Zadar is a town in Croatia with around 71,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 44 places in and around it, mainly Nature (12), Temples (8), Hiking (7). The best known are Church of St. Donatus, Zadar Cathedral and Telašćica. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: March to April and November. In June there are 15 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 42. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Croatia · 44.1201, 15.2623
- Population
- About 71,000
- Places
- 44 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (12) · Temples (8) · Hiking (7) · History (6) · Diving (6) · Architecture (3)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- March to April and November.
- Nearest airport
- ZAD Zadar, 7.8 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Bojin kuk, at 1,110 m.
What to see in Zadar
The places in and around Zadar, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Church of St. DonatusChurch in Zadar, Croatia3.1 km
- Zadar CathedralCathedral3.1 km
- TelašćicaProtected area in Croatia27 km
- Church of St. Nicholas, NinChurch in Nin, Croatia14 km
- Church of the Holy Cross, NinCroatian Pre-Romanesque Catholic church in Nin15 km
- Karin SeaSea area28 km
- Novigrad SeaSea area24 km
- Maslenica BridgeBuilt in 1961, destroyed in 1991, rebuilt in 200524 km
- Pag BridgeBridge in Croatia23 km
- Church of Saint Chrysogonus, ZadarRoman Catholic Church church building in Zadar, Croatia2.9 km
- Archaeological Museum ZadarMuseum in Croatia3.0 km
- Kopnena Vrata/Porta terrafermaCity gate2.8 km
- St. Michael FortFort in Ugljan, Croatia9.8 km
- Novigrad CastleHistoric site24 km
- Church of St. SimonIn Zara2.8 km
- Bojin kukMountain peak in Croatia28 km
- Vir LighthouseLighthouse in Croatia28 km
- Luka TelašćicaBay in Croatia25 km
- crkva svete KateTemples24 km
- Dinjiška bayBay25 km
- Privlaka gulfBay22 km
- ŠćahSummit10 km
- Uvala Stara PovljanaBay24 km
- Večka kulaFort in Croatia23 km
And the other 20, by what you come to do:
- With kids: Adventure Park Zadar
- Stargazing: Automatska prizemna meteorološka postaja Ljubač
- Food and drink: The fair of Benkovac, Brlog Zadružna Pivovara
- Diving: Brbišćica, Diving center Seehase, Diving club Ugljan, Educational underwater trail Tripuljak, Plic Sajda, Scuba Adriatic Diving Center
- Hiking: Čavići - Veliko Rujno, Kanjon Velika Paklenica - Crni vrh, Manita peć - Vidakov kuk, Milovci - Veliko Rujno, Planinarsko sklonište Zavrata, Starigrad - spoj s putom Ramići/Vidakov kuk, Velika Paklenica - Veliko Rujno
- Nature: Modrič Cave, Strašna peć
- Temples: Monastery of St. Francis Assisi
When to go to Zadar
The best time to visit Zadar is May to October; also possible: March to April and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not9:03
- FebBetter not10:14
- MarPossible11:38
- AprPossible13:14
- MayBest time14:34
- JunBest time15:18
- JulBest time15:00
- AugBest time13:50
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:45
- NovPossible9:23
- DecBetter not8:42
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 42. In June, 43 of the 44 places are at their best.
When to go to Croatia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Zadar
The nearest main airport is Zadar Airport (ZAD, Zadar), 7.8 km as the crow flies. How to get around Croatia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Biograd na Moru14 places27 km
- Smiljan18 places49 km
- Novalja7 places54 km
- Šibenik36 places68 km
- Knin18 places75 km
- Kuterevo17 places79 km
And all of Croatia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Zadar?
The best known: Church of St. Donatus, Zadar Cathedral, Telašćica, Church of St. Nicholas, Nin, Church of the Holy Cross, Nin. In all, 44 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Zadar?
May to October; also possible: March to April and November. In June there are 15 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 42.
How do you get to Zadar?
The nearest main airport is Zadar Airport (ZAD), 7.8 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Zadar as the destination and these 44 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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