Your complete guide to Zadar
Verified itineraries, honest advice, and no-fluff tips on the Old Town peninsula, the Sea Organ, and St Anastasia's Cathedral, plus day trips across North Dalmatia, from the Kornati islands to the pier at Nin.
Top-rated activities in Zadar
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Top destinations in and around Zadar
From the Old Town and the Sea Organ to the Kornati islands and the beaches of Dugi Otok further afield.
Zadar Old Town: Sea Organ, Roman Forum and the Riva
Zadar's peninsula old town: Roman Forum, St Donatus, the Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun, ferries, and boat trips to the islands.
Kornati National Park
Kornati National Park's ~89 bare limestone islands are reachable only by boat from Zadar, Biograd, Murter or Sali. Here's how to visit.
Nin
Nin, 15 km north of Zadar: the tiny 9th-century Church of the Holy Cross, a royal statue, salt pans, lagoon mud and a sandy beach.
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Sixteen terraced lakes and waterfalls, 2 hours from Zadar. Timed tickets, two entrances, no swimming. How to visit without a car.
Šibenik
Šibenik's stone cathedral, four hilltop fortresses and Game of Thrones sites, plus how to combine the town with Krka National Park.
Krka National Park
Krka National Park guide: Skradinski buk waterfall, Roški slap, Visovac island, boats from Skradin, and why swimming is now banned.
Things to do in Zadar
A stroll along the Riva, watching the Greeting to the Sun light up, a boat trip to the Kornati islands, and more — the best activities in Zadar.
Island Hopping Cruises
Cruises to the Kornati islands, Telašćica, Dugi Otok, Sakarun beach, Ugljan and Pašman.
Plitvice Lakes Day Trips
Day trips from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park, with stops at Rastoke on some itineraries.
Krka Waterfalls Tours
Tours to Krka National Park, including Skradin, Roški slap and boat trips to Visovac island.
Zadar Walking Tours
Guided walks through Zadar's Old Town, the Sea Organ, Greeting to the Sun, the Roman Forum, plus segway and photo tours.
Essential travel guides
Our most popular guides to help you prepare.
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar: Complete Planning Guide
How to visit Plitvice Lakes National Park on a day trip from Zadar: distance, timed tickets, trails, and the no-swimming rule.
Zadar Old Town Walking Tour: Forum, St Donatus and the Riva
A self-guided walk through Zadar's Old Town: Roman Forum, St Donatus, the cathedral bell tower, Five Wells Square and the Land Gate.
Zadar Sunset Cruise: The Complete Guide
How the Zadar sunset cruise works, what boats offer, and what to expect from this popular Adriatic evening trip.
Krka National Park Day Trip from Zadar
Skradinski buk, Roški slap and Visovac from Zadar — swimming banned since 2021, boats leave from Skradin. What to actually expect.
Zrmanja River Kayaking and Rafting
How to kayak or raft the Zrmanja river canyon near Zadar, with launch points at Kaštel Žegarski and Obrovac.
Maraschino Liqueur Tasting in Zadar: A Local Food Guide
Where to taste Zadar's famous maraschino cherry liqueur, near the Roman Forum and People's Square, and what to expect from a tasting.
Suggested itineraries
Tested routes to make the most of your time.
One Day in Zadar: The Perfect Old Town Itinerary
A realistic one-day Zadar itinerary on foot: Sea Organ, Greeting to the Sun, Roman Forum, St Donatus, the Cathedral and sunset on the Riva.
Three Days: Zadar, Krka and Plitvice
A 3-day Zadar itinerary that gives Krka and Plitvice their own separate days, with a walking day in the Old Town first.
Seven-Day Grand Tour of Zadar and North Dalmatia
A full week covering Zadar, Nin, Plitvice, Krka, Šibenik and a Kornati boat day — the complete North Dalmatia route, paced to avoid park-to-park driving.
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