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Then, today & tomorrow

AboutZADAR Ancient and modern. Peaceful and adventurous.

Classical and rock ‘n’ roll. That’s Zadar, a true Dalmatian present just like its name suggests. (Cro. za dar - ‘for present)’. With a couple of millennia of existence, it has quite a fine collection of historical sights and legends paired with the modern vibe of 21st century attractions. Oh, yeah! Zadar has the whole package, and here are the highlights:

1. Hello to Zadar’s streets and squares!Feel the pulse of the historical peninsula by walking along Kalelarga, sipping coffee on People's Square or Five Wells' Square and passing through the Land Gate and by the city walls (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

2. Treat for the senses: Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun Treat your eyesight and hearing to a unique experience with Zadar’s most famous modern attractions.

3. Doing as the Romans/Croatians do:Roman Forum and St Donatus’ ChurchDon’t miss the focal point of the city since forever - ancient Roman Forum and Zadar’s landmark, St Donatus’ Church.

4. Straight to the top: Belltower and Captain’s TowerAppreciate Zadar in all its glory and climb the belltower of St Anastasia’s Cathedral and Captain’s Tower for the best views of the city.

5. From history to illusions: Zadar’s museumsTo learn about ancient life, pick up exciting souvenirs have extra fun, go to the Archaeological Museum, Museum of Ancient Glass and Museum of Illusions.

DIDYOU

KNOWTHAT…

Kalelarga is said to be older than the city itself?Zadar has the the most beautiful sunset in the world, not only because A. Hitchcock said so?A sphinx in Zadar, the largest in this part of Europe, grants love wishes?The quickest way to get from the peninsula to the mainland is by using barkajoli’s rowing service (since the 14th century)?

Paklenica National Park A like for a hike! Because Paklenica will take your breath away, as you breathe some refreshing mountain air.

Kornati islands Enjoy beauty to the core! Because Kornati islands, mostly tiny and uninhabited, will leave you speechless. Krka National Park

Difficult to pronounce, easy to fall in love with! With its cascades and waterfalls, Krka simply spells magic.

Vrana Lake Nature Park Feel as free as a bird when you reach Vrana Lake’s lookouts with an excellent view of the islands in the distance and untouched nature of the lake.

Dugi Otok island Take a loooong look at Telašćica Nature Park, cliffs and sandy beaches,and you’ll know what makes Dugi Otok so special.

Historical towns of Nin and Pag Dalmatia as it once was! Follow the traces of history in picturesque towns of Nin and Pag and discover Dalmatian charm

Zadar region’s topMUST-SEES

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Dear Zadar, it’s a date! I’m coming in summer (or spring)because I want to:

Run for those who can'tWINGS FOR LIFE

WORLD RACE

In May run for a good cause, be a part of a unique world event

and enjoy the great vibe!

3, 2, 1 Splash!WITH ZADAR’S

MILLENNIUM JUMP

Go with a flow and become a part of the mob that jumps off Zadar

waterfront into the sea for a unique entertaining event, end of July.

Visit the party capitalPAG ISLAND’S ZRĆE BEACH

Party animal or not, Zrće beach is the place where you’ll find never-ending parties, all summer long!

Feel Kalelarga on fire atKalelargArt FESTIVAL

End of July, Kalelarga pulsates even stronger than usual with street artists, dancers, acrobats and jugglers, music and theatre.

Howl at the sight of traditionNIGHT OF THE FULL MOON

Towards the end of July, Zadar’s promenade becomes the place

where local traditions and specialties are on display for

everyone to see, listen and taste.

Rock climbing

rock it in Paklenica National Park,

Croatia’s nr1 climbing spot

Bungee jumping

to infinity and beyoooooond

off the scenic Maslenica Bridge

Parachuting - This. Is. Zadaaaar!!!

And all the amazing islands below you.

Rafting

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own Zrmanja river

Windsurfing

find the answer in the wind blowing in Nin’s lagoon

Cycling

be the the king/queen of the world

when you cycle your way

to the most amazing lookouts

Wanted:Adventure!

Rock climbing

rock it in Paklenica National Park,

Croatia’s nr1 climbing spot

Bungee jumping

to infinity and beyoooooond

off the scenic Maslenica Bridge

Parachuting - This. Is. Zadaaaar!!!

And all the amazing islands below you.

Rafting

row row row your raaaaaaft d

own Zrmanja river

Windsurfing

find the answer in the wind blowing in Nin’s lagoon

Cycling

be the the king/queen of the world

when you cycle your way

to the most amazing lookouts

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your thrill:

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Don’t mistake coffee for a hot, black drink. It’s so much more than that - it’s an invitation to hang out for hours on end without a care in the world. Even if you have beer instead.

Don’t mistake the most important secondary thing in the world, football, for Zadar’s favourite sport. Learn basketball lingo instead. After all, Zadrans say they invented this sport.

Don’t mistake ‘taking it easy’ for idleness. It’s called fjaka and it’s a part of the art of living well. Join in and become an artist yourself!

Don’t mistake a friendly banter on the street for shouting and potential fighting. Zadrans are passionate and loud, but harmless. Because life’s good.

Don’t mistake picigin for just fooling around with a ball in water. Or showing-off in front of beach-goers. Try it and you’ll see it ain’t as easy as it seems. But it’s fun!

do as Zadrans dosimple as that!

Here’s how:StartersPag island cheese

because it’s uniqueand irresistibly good

Dalmatian pršut

because there’s nothing like a piece of meat dried by bora windCuttlefish risotto

because yummy is the new blackSeafood salad

because Dalmatia is your oyster

StartersPag island cheesebecause it’s unique

and irresistibly goodDalmatian pršut

because there’s nothing like a piece of meat dried by bora windCuttlefish risotto

because yummy is the new blackSeafood salad

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DessertsFigs

because it’s Dalmatia’s favourite fruit

Fritule

because the little doughnut-like balls are too

sweet to resist

Kroštule

because this puff-pastry tastes like heaven

Arancini

because it’s the perfect orange nibble

FOODDelicious.Healthy.

That’sDalmatian cuisine.

Make a very own wish-menu by choosing your favourites:

Sport & fun - Zaton beachLooking for some action and (water) sports? Dive in the fabulous swimming pools in Zaton, widely famous also for its beach and activities available. To sum up, if they don't have it, you don't need it.

Partaaay - Zrće beachIf you wanna get the party started, Zrće beach on Pag island is your destination. All summer long. Enough said.

Sandy paradise - Sakarun beachA deep sigh is what happens when the postcard-perfect bay with sandy beach and turquoise sea is seen for the first time. It’s definitely worth the sail to Dugi Otok island.

Sand & mud - Queen’s beachEndless sand, untouched nature, view of Velebit mountain and people having some (healing) muddy fun. That’s what awaits people at Queen’s beach near Nin.

And sunscreen, or you’ll end up having a crabby time!

Dip & go - Kolovare beachWanna get some refreshment and you’re off to see what else is there in Zadar? Head to pebbly Kolovare beach and mingle with the locals.

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Photos:• Hostel Forum • Freeimages.com • Wikimedia.org • Zaton.hrpage 3: • Bogdan Giușcă / Kornati islands, Croatia / https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Croatian_islands_b-giu.JPG • Ivan Ivankovic / KRKA NATIONAL PARK WATERFALLS / http://www.freeimages.com/photo/krka-national-park-wa-terfalls-1630702

page 4:• ekki / MARATHON ROTTERDAM 1 / http://www.freeimag-es.com/photo/marathon-rotterdam-1-1553224 • Zsolt Zatrok Dr. / YOUNG BOYS JUMPING IN THE SEA / http://www.freeim-ages.com/photo/young-boys-jumping-in-the-sea-1351775

page 5:• Maira Kouvara / ROCK CLIMBING 5 / http://www.freeimag-es.com/photo/rock-climbing-5-1401962 • Cee Lee / FREEDOM / http://www.freeimages.com/photo/freedom-1531403 • Jos van Galen / IT'S A LAUGH / http://www.freeimages.com/pho-to/it-s-a-laugh-1431939 • Frederic Carmel / PARACHUTE JUMP 5 / http://www.freeimages.com/photo/para-chute-jump-5-1507347 • Brendan Gogarty / AUTUMN CYCLING / http://www.freeimages.com/photo/autumn-cy-cling-1439568 • Manuel González Olaechea / Windsurf / https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Windsurf.JPG • Gengiskanhg / Rafting in Mexico / https://commons.wikime-dia.org/wiki/File:Rafting_PescadosRiver-ClassIV_VeracruzMexico.jpg

page 6:• se hui(shirley) Kim / COFFEE / http://www.freeimages.com/-photo/coffee-1559191 • Robert Horvath / BASKETBALL / http://www.freeimages.com/photo/basketball-1442709 • Dorota Kasia / SMILE / http://www.freeimages.com/pho-to/smile-1530665 • Alex Bramwell / YELLOW BALL ON THE BEACH / http://www.freeimages.com/photo/yel-low-ball-on-the-beach-1524347

page 7:• Angela Tsai / PROSCIUTTO CAPRESE SALAD 1 / http://www.freeimages.com/photo/prosciutto-caprese-sal-ad-1-1317580 • Alvesines / SARDINES / http://www.freeimag-es.com/photo/sardines-1318827 • Linda Pannekoek / FIGS ON RED / http://www.freeimages.com/photo/-figs-on-red-1498221

page 8:• Adriano Gasparri / Zrce beach on the island of Pag, Croatia. / https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Zrce_beach.jpg • Varga Tibor / BEACH / http://www.freeimages.com/pho-to/beach-1453626 • http://www.zaton.hr/hr/forkids • http://www.123rf.com/pho-to_13905272_queen-s-sand-beach-in-nin-and-velebit-mountain-croatia.html?term=13905272 • Laurent de Walick / Beach Sakarun / https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sa-karun_beach.jpg • Metaxa754 / Papaya club @ Zrche beach day / https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Papaya_-club_@_Zrche_beach_day.jpg