THE REGION

Its natural position on the geographic connection of various regions has made it an easily accessible and attractive destination by sea, land and air.
During the 3,000 years of its development, the Zadar region has, until today, developed on a surface that covers 14 percent of the territory of the Republic of Croatia, on about 12 percent of the territorial sea with a about 580 km² of island surface and as many islands as the days of the year.

SURFACE
County: 8066.91 km2
Land: 3 642 km2
Sea: 3845.00 km2
Islands: 580 km2, 200 islands of which 17 inhabited

INHABITANTS
County: 162,045
City of Zadar: 72,718
Other cities (5): 27,385
Municipalities (26): 61,942

ACCOMMODATION CAPACITY
Hotels: 4286 beds
Tourist villages: 6697
Campsites: 15,392
Private accommodation: 33,320 beds

NAUTICAL PARADISE
5,000 berths in marinas
2,885 sea berths
2,030 dry berths

HOW TO REACH ZADAR

The city of Zadar and the Zadar region is an easily accessible destination by land, sea and air. It has a good traffic infrastructure and directly connected with other Croatian important cities: Zagreb, Rijeka, Split and Dubrovnik, exceptional capacities and contemporary service in numerous marinas.

The ferry for and the new tourist port for cruisers are situated on the peninsula itself (old part of the city) which offers a magnificent view of the entire city at the entrance into the port of Zadar making it a unique experience.

But a special attraction, or a private spectacle that is given as a special gift to every visitor, is the endless composition of the sea organ. Whichever way you decide to come to Zadar, the natural beauty of the landscape will not leave you indifferent.

Arrival by plane

Even though the airport is small but contemporary (9 km distance from the center), Zadar is connected with Zagreb and a few European destinations (London, Dublin, Edinburgh, Stockholm, Pisa, Vienna, Prague, Stuttgart, Köln, Berlin, Düsseldorf and Friedrichshafen). Other destinations are available by changing in Zagreb which as capital city is networked in the international air traffic.

Regular flights to Zagreb take off from all bigger European airports from where you can continue your flight towards the coast. In the high season the number of flights is increased, and numerous charter flights fly directly towards the biggest tourist destinations in Croatia: Pula, Zadar, Split, Brač and Dubrovnik.

more: www.croatiaairlines.com  

Arrival by boat
Zadar archipelago islands:
 


Ugljan, Pašman, Dugi otok, Silba, Olib, Premuda, Škarda, Ist, Molat, Zverinac, Iž, Rava, Rivanj, Sestrunj, Sestrica vela (Sali), Ošljak, Babac, Vrgada


Sailing list

Zadar - Preko 
Biograd - Tkon (Pašman) 
Zadar - Brbinj (Dugi otok) 

Zadar - Ist(Kosirača) - Olib - Silba - Premuda - Mali Lošinj 

Zadar - Rivanj - Sestrunj - Zverinac - Molat - Ist
Zadar - Bršanj(Iž) - Rava - Mala Rava 
Zadar - Mali Iž - Veli Iž - Mala Rava - Rava 

Zadar - Sali(Dugi otok) - Zaglav(Dugi otok) - brod 

Zadar - Sali(Dugi otok) - Zaglav(Dugi otok) - katamaran 

Zadar - Molat - Brgulje - Zapuntel - Ist

more: www.jadrolinija.hr  

Arrival by train
Through Knin Zadar is connected by railway to Zagreb and the remaining part of Europe. 

Arrival by bus
Zadar is connected by bus lines with all the bigger west European cities such as Lubiana, Trieste, Vienna, Zurüch, München, Rotterdam and others 

Climate

The number of days with a temperature lower than 0°C is irrelevant for it is only about 16 days a year. The average temperature of the coldest month, January, is not lower than 3°C.

The Croatian coast and islands are situated in the Adriatic type of Mediterranean climate. The summers are hot, winters mild and humid, and the insolation is high. Special climatic features differ from island to island, depending on the location, above sea-level altitude and wind exposure. The main factor of the island climate and plant life is that the Adriatic Sea relates to warm seas. The temperature on the surface usually does not fall under 10°C, not even in winter, while in summer it does not exceed 25 °C. With the exception of bigger ports, the sea around the islands is clean as is the entire Croatian part of the Adriatic.

The climate within the region:
• Coast and islands: Mediterranean climate
• 2.550 hours of sun a year
• Hinterland: continental climate
• Velebit: mountain climate