Cruise from Zadar
Thanks to its geographical position, its beaches and attractive environment Zadar is an ideal destination for visiting the Dalmatia. Icing on the cake: the sunset would be the best in the world according to Alfred
Hitchcock.
Regional capital of northern Dalmatia, Zadar is a small coastal city in Croatia protected by lots of islands of the Kornati archipelago, one of the largest in the Mediterranean. If you want to enjoy your stay in this enchanting country, May, June and September are the most ideal times. A peaceful atmosphere is emanated from this ancient walled city. Surrounded by the sea and numerous pebble beaches, in the territory there are many national parks, in particular the most notably are the Plitvice Lakes, the Krka waterfalls and Velibit Mountain. Even after getting to know the city, you can admire the islands of the Kornati National Park, where you will find a labyrinth of untouched oases. This blessed place of the gods is ideal for diving and snorkling.
The surprising feature of Zadar: it is the only city in the world with a
marine 'organ', the waves produce a sound similar to the instrument used in the church. This is a further reason to discover this city rich in history and full of charm. This island has been inhabitaed for more that three decades, this is testifyed by its magnificent historical and archelogist ruins for example the 9th century monastery of San Donato, the 16th century Venetian bastions or the Porta della Terraferma, both Venetian. The central arch is decorated with a statue of St Chrysogonus, the patron saint of the city, these are just some of the places to visit. If you also plan to have fun, you will find several summer cultural events here, including Zara of Dreams or the musical nights of San Donato. For party-goers, we recommend one of the most famous clubs in Croatia, the Hacienda, which always hosts famous DJs and it is located between Zadar and Šibenik. While for liquors lovers, especially local ones, you can enjoy a typical local Maraschino in the evening.
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The capital of Dalmatia, Zadar, is a small coastal city, located in Croatia and protected by numerous islands of the Kornati archipelago, one of the largest in the Mediterranean. If you want to enjoy your stay in this enchanting country, May, June, and September are the most ideal period. In this ancient walled city emanates a peaceful atmosphere. Surrounded by the sea and numerous pebble beaches, the territory has various national parks, in particular, the Plitvice Lakes, the Krka waterfalls, or the Velibit mountain. Even after knowing the city, you can contemplate the islands of the Kornati National Park, where you will find a labyrinth of pristine oases. This place blessed by the gods is ideal for diving and snorkeling. The striking feature of Zadar: it is the only city in the world with a "sea organ", the waves produce a sound similar to that of the instrument used in the church. One more reason to discover this coastal city rich in history and full of charm. This region has been inhabited for more than three millennia, as evidenced by the magnificent historical and archaeological finds. The monastery of San Donato of the 9th century, the Venetian bastions of the 16th century or the Porta della Terraferma, also Venetian. The central arch is decorated with a statue of San Crisogono, patron saint of the city, these are just some of the places to visit. If you also plan to have fun, here you will find several summer cultural events including Zadar of Dreams or the musical nights of San Donato. For partygoers, we recommend one of the most famous clubs in Croatia, Hacienda which always hosts well-known DJs, is located between Zadar and Sibenik. While for lovers of liqueurs, especially the local ones, in the evening you can enjoy a Maraschino typical of the area.
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