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Holiday. Taking mind off work, studies, petty grievances or major problems of daily life - that’s what holiday is for. But don’t stop there. Meet Mr Adventure and Mrs Adrenaline and take your holiday to a very new level. Don’t worry - your life won’t be in jeopardy, but you’ll certainly have the time of your life. Interested? Or at least curious? Well, there’s something to everyone’s taste in Zadar and its vicinity. After all, the two a’s in ‘Zadar’ stand for adventure and adrenaline. Oh yeah, they sure do. 

Beschlossen Kroatien zu besuchen? Dann hast du sicher schon über die gut erhaltene Natur und den Stolz über die Schönheiten und Naturwunder des Landes gehört. Ein Tipp für alle Reisenden, die durch Kroatien durchstreifen und alle Schätze entdecken möchten – beginnt eure Reise in Zadar. Abgesehen von der Tatsache, dass die Stadt schon von sich selbst aus einladend auf alle Reisenden...

Decided to visit Croatia? Then you must have already heard about its well-preserved nature and the pride the country takes in its beauty and wonders of nature. A tip for any traveller who wants to roam Croatia and get to know its gems- start the journey in Zadar.  Apart from the fact that the city itself simply invites travellers to explore its streets, culture, life in general, it’s the perfect place for anyone to set off in any direction and/or all of them thanks to its location ‘in the middle of it all’, one might say. Not only is Zadar well connected by road, air and boat, but it is also quite close to four (out of eight) national parks and other places of interest. Don't miss the opportunity for an excursion to any (or all) of them while in Zadar. Trips around Zadar are a must. Really.

People say that it’s the little things that count. It’s all those little things that make us fall in love with someone or something, be it a person or a place we visit (and never want to leave). And that’s precisely what modern travellers want - to not just go wherever the travel guide might take them, but rather to get the real feel and understanding of the place they visit. Sadly, the little things sometimes don’t even...

Love summer? Love the sea? Love Croatia, and particularly Zadar? Then there must be a little sailor inside of you just dying to come out, shout ‘ahoy’ and sail away into the sunset. With Zadar having so much to offer, you might not even consider sailing when planning the trip, even if it would be just for one day. Here are a few reasons why you should go sailing anyway while in Zadar.

What is an adventure? It’s stepping out of one’s comfort zone, it’s doing exciting, unusual sometimes even dangerous activities, it’s exploring the unknown. Adventure goes hand in hand with adrenaline rush, emotional fulfillment and happiness. Travelling and visiting new countries, particularly without an itinerary, is an adventure in its full right, but adding a bit of adrenaline takes you to a totally different dimension. A group of adventure enthusiasts have teamed up to give travellers to Zadar an opportunity to spice up their holiday with various exciting and daring activities and here’s what they have in store:

Zadar - one of the best destinations on the Croatian coast for a holiday and/or at least an excellent starting point for exploring the country. The promise of warm and sunny weather generally stands for more than just summer months, even though some unfortunate turn of fate might bring rain and showers even in the summer. What can you do in such a case? You can cut short your trip, stick around and mope about why it always rains on you, or you can do something about it and find the bright side of rain. Here are a few suggestions about what to do in Zadar when it rains:

Dalmatia is a part of Croatia that roughly coincides with its four southernmost counties: Zadar County, Šibenik-Knin County, Split-Dalmatia County and Dubrovnik-Neretva County. Its names also hint at their most prominent cities. Are they the loveliest places in the most-visited region in Croatia? Well, it’s better to leave it to the eye of the beholder to judge. One thing’s for sure, they are the largest...

Zadar -  a city in the midst of it all. You name it: history, culture, entertainment and beautiful nature, it’s all here or near. Croatia prides itself on pristine nature, particularly its national parks such as Plitvice Lakes, Kornati islands and Krka river, all of which are quite close to Zadar. Ironically, they are not so ‘untouched’ in the summer when a horde of tourists come to visit. Less crowded, and yet...