Zadar
CroatiaHR
City in Croatia
Zadar, historically known as Zara, is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Croatia. It is situated on the Adriatic Sea, at the northwestern part of Ravni Kotari region. Zadar serves as the seat of Zadar County and of the wider northern Dalmatian region. The city proper covers 25 km2 (9.7 sq mi) with a population of 75,082 in 2011, making it the second-largest city of the region of Dalmatia and the fifth-largest city in the country.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 70,779
- Coordinates
- 44.116, 15.225
- Timezone
- Europe/Zagreb
- Elevation
- 5 m
Overview of Zadar
In Croatia, Zadar stands out as a mid-sized city. With 70,779 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Travel interests covered here include nature, culture and water sports.
Things to do in Zadar
Nature in Zadar
(21)Looking for nature? Zadar has Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. In all, 21 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Zadar's own activity tags.
Culture in Zadar
(18)The culture shortlist for Zadar: Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Zadar. Altogether 18 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Zadar
(18)Zadar's water sports entries include Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing, Kayaking and Kiteboarding. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Zadar. That is 18 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in Zadar
(13)Adventure lovers get Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. All of it is drawn from Zadar's recorded activities. 13 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Sports in Zadar
(11)Our data lists Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails as sports options here. In all, 11 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Zadar's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Zadar
(10)On the nightlife side, Zadar offers Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. All of it is drawn from Zadar's recorded activities. 10 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Wellness in Zadar
(5)Under wellness, Zadar is tagged with Farms, Ranches, Therms, Turkish Baths and Wellness. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Zadar's own activity tags.
Family in Zadar
(4)Zadar records Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo under family. Everything listed here comes from what Zadar is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Zadar
(2)The shopping shortlist for Zadar: Food and Shopping. All of it is drawn from Zadar's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Zadar
(2)Under other activities, Zadar is tagged with Fishing and Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Zadar's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Zadar
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Croatia; once there, walking covers most of Zadar. The local time zone is Europe/Zagreb.
Similar destinations
Places near Zadar that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zadar known for?
- Zadar is mainly a destination for nature, culture and water sports, set in Croatia with around 70,779 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Zadar?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest in Zadar. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Zadar?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Zadar located?
- Administratively, Zadar sits in Croatia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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