Zadar is city situated on the Dalmatian coast between Rijeka and Split. Zadar was an old Illyrian settlement that dates back to the 9th century.  The Zadar peninsula still preserves very old network of narrow and charming city streets, as well as a Roman forum dating back to the first century AD, and is fortified with medieval walls. The pre-Romanesque Church of St. Donat is one of Zadar's most famous monuments.

Throughout history, Zadar was the centre of key Croatian and Dalmatian cultural events. Here is where first Croatian university was established in 1936 and first Croatian newspaper was published in Zadar.
Today Zadar is the administrative, tourist and cultural center of the region that includes four national parks, a 1,200 km long seacoast, and approximately 300 small and large islands.


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Sukosan is a small harbour town situated on the vast bay Zlatna luka, 10 km south of Zadar. The basic economy of this area is agriculture, vineyard farming, olive growing, fruit-growing and tourism.

The beauty of the sea and the beaches, luxurious accommodation, friendly hosts along with a rich offer of cultural and sightseeing programs, have been for years the main reason for domestic and foreign tourist to visit and come back to enjoy.

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Nin a small town only 14 km far from Zadar. The heart of Nin is its historical center on an island only 500 meters in diameter.  The town is surrounded by natural sandy beaches and linked with the mainland by two stone bridges (16th century). Nin has 1500 inhabitants and 200 inhabitants live on the islet. Riviera Nin is destination for many tourists because of its natural beauty and beautiful natural sandy beaches but also because of the cultural heritage.

In the vicinity of the old town there are large findings of medical mud (peloid) which has been used for healing purposes for more than 30 years. Nin is today historical and tourist town which looks for his developing in valorization of historical heritage. During the last years many monuments were restored and because of the great role of Nin in the Croatian history many groups of tourists from Croatia and Europe visit it every day. They come especially to visit two symbols of the old town: the church of Holy Cross from the 9th century called “the smallest cathedral in the world” and the coronation church of St. Nicolas from the 12th century which represents the only preserved example oh early Romanesque architecture of that type in Dalmatia

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Pakostane is a small town uniquely  positioned between the sea and the Vrana Lake (Vransko jezero). Its location and natural beauty make Pakostane a great tourist destination. The area is beatified with  old pine trees, various beaches, clean inlets and islands. It is surrounded by the National parks "Kornati","Krka" and "Paklenica". There are a number of tourist settlements and camps. The immediate vicinity of the Zadar and Split airports enables a quick arrival to this area. Good connections with the European road network and regular ferry lines with Italy make Pakoštane an attractive destination.

Kozino is a small village situated just 10 km to the north of Zadar. It has approximately a population of 500, and is an ideal destination for tourists looking for a quiet and gentle atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of contemporary life. Those seeking the charms of natural beauty will find here crystal clear sea and beaches surrounded with the Mediterranean vegetation.

Biograd, formerly the coronation city of medieval Croatian kings, is today a modern tourist resort. The town and its surroundings have excellent hotels, a holiday village, motel, comfortable private accommodation and camps. Restaurants, wine cellars, pizzerias and snack-bars, newly opened cafes and cake shops, discos, dance terraces, cinemas and sports facilities will give you a pleasant and varied holiday. There are also modern shops and markets, various services and petrol pumps, a hospital, medical centre and harbour master's office. The regional museum has many interesting exhibits. Since Biograd na moru is on the threshold of the Kornati islands, it is an ideal harbour for boaters. Vransko jezero lake, only 7 km distant, attracts fishermen, and the Pašman Channel with its many forested islets is ideal for sailing and other water sports. Biograd na moru is near an airport (20 km), railway stations in Zadar and Benkovac (19 km), and has good bus connections.

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