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Telascica/Dugi Otok

Zadar, is a three thousand year-old town. It was the capital of Dalmatia for many centuries. The Zadar peninsula still preserves the ancient street grid of the town, as well as a Roman forum dating back to the first century AD.

The town is fortified with thick walls, renowned for their impressive ports, such as the Harbor Port and the Mainland Port, which date back to the sixteenth century. The walls encircle the Square of Three Wells, the Square of Five Wells, the Municipal Loggia, the Municipal Guard Tower and many palaces.

The world famous Permanent Exhibition of Sacral Art and the traditional St. Donatus Musical Evenings represent only a small part of numerous cultural events and manifestations that Zadar offers to its visitors.

The waterfront is an ideal place to admire a beautiful sunset or to visit its rich and colorful fish markets, which are always bustling with life.



 

Day 1: Zadar

Zadar is a town still fortified with ancient thick walls. It is renowned for it's impressive ports, such as the Harbor Port and the Mainland Port, which date back to the sixteenth century. The walls encircle the Square of Three Wells, the Square of Five Wells, the Municipal Loggia, the Municipal Guard Tower and many palaces.

The world famous Permanent Exhibition of Sacral Art and the traditional St. Donatus Musical Evenings represent only a small part of numerous cultural events and manifestations that Zadar offers to its visitors.

The waterfront is an ideal place to admire a beautiful sunset or to visit its rich and colorful fish markets, which are always bustling with life

Zirge
Zirge

 

Day 2: Telascica/Dugi Otok

Dugi Otok offers peace in a nature reserve, in an area of 114 square kilometers. Fishermen and farmers inhabit the area.

Dugi Otok has beautiful secluded beaches and tourist attractions. The town of Telascica is situated here, and have the biggest natural harbor of all the Adriatic islands, as well as a nature park.

Its rich wooded northwestern coast is full of wide coves and a beautiful beach with a 41-meter high lighthouse.

It's interesting that while the lighthouse was being built in 1949,around 100.000 yolks were added to the plaster, which prevented the sun and the sea from ruining its beauty.

Skradin
Skradin

 

Day 3: Zirge

The history of this island is very old, and owing to it's location it served as an outpost back in the past.

Zirje is the outermost of the inhabited islands in the Sibenik archipelago. It is ideal for fishing, and there are many perfect bays for yachts. From time immemorial it served as a defensive outpost and the ruins of a sixteenth century fort can still be seen.

Olives, wine grapes, figs and plums are cultivated on the island and the sea is rich with fish. Besides, you can often enjoy dolphins playing in the open sea.

Betina
Betina

 

Day 4: Skradin

Tourism has a long tradition here, because there is no visitor or tourist who spends his/her holiday in Dalmatia and doesn't visit Skradin and the natural phenomena of the River rka.

Skradin is a peaceful little town with its narrow streets, rich gastronomic fare,and its famous white wine "Debit" will satisfy even the most demanding visitors.

If you come to Skradin by boat, through the canyon of the River Krka, it will definitely be a unique experience and nobody forgets it. For those who decide to anchor in the Skradin port, 200 berths are available in a modern marina.

Iz Veli
Iz Veli

Day 5: Betina

Betina was named after the celtic word "bet" which means mouth as it perfectly describes its location. It is situated on the island of Murter and is only 7km from Tisno where the bridge connects the island with the mainland.

Betina is dominated by the parish church of St.Francis built at the beginning of the 17th ct. It was enlarged several times and in the 18th ct. the bell tower was built

Besides the traditional activities, fishing and agriculture, the inhabitants of Betina are well known shipbuilders. As early as in 1848 a shipyard was opened with the purpose to build big wooden ships. Continuing that tradition in Betina there is still a shipyard with the same name, but nowadays they build fishing and motorboats.

In Betina there is also a modern marina with modern yacht facilities and servicing, and there are 100 hard standing places, as well as 200 places in the marina.

Day 6: Iz Veli

Iz is one of the smaller Dalmatian islands off the coast of Croatia. Characterised by lush Mediterranean vegetation and a lack of cars, it has been populated since pre-historic times and has a rich tradition of folklore.

Explore the tiny village of Veli Iz and take in the views of the 10 surrounding islets. I®, an island of fisherman, seafarer, potters and olive growers.

Iz Veli is situated 14 miles from Zadar and it is the most picturesque island of the Zadar archipelago.

It is covered with typical Mediterranean bush and cultivated with approximately 70.000 olive trees.The island surface area is 18 square kilometres.

Due to the favourable climate, an abundance of natural bays on the island and eleven smaller islands surrounding it, Iz attracts numerous tourists who stop while navigating through the Adriatic Sea.

A special summer attraction is the Festival of Iz - "Iska Festa", a manifestation of folklore where the antic ceremony of choosing a village king can be seen along with traditional costumes and crafts, sports and other events.

Day 7: Zadar