Top Places to Visit and Trips to Take from Zaton Holiday Resort
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Top Places to Visit and Trips to Take from Zaton Holiday Resort

18.08.2021

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Zaton Holiday Resort in the heart of it all

Don’t you just love having it all on holiday? With Zaton Holiday Resort you get a choice of excellent activities in beautiful surroundings, but also an additional advantage: location! While providing you with a perfect place to relax, Zaton Holiday Resort is conveniently situated in the heart of the Adriatic coast with a number of exciting destinations nearby for you to explore.

Zadar

Walk along historical streets, squares and the town walls (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and experience the way the old beautifully combines with the modern. Then in the evening, see the sunset and the Sun Salutation light show while listening to the Sea Organ.

Distance from the resort: 17 km

Recommended form of travel: by car or bike

Šibenik

Wander the narrow streets of the medieval core and conquer the fortresses in one of the few towns in the world with two UNESCO World Heritage Sites (St James’ Cathedral, St Nicholas’ Fort).

Distance from the resort: 93 km

Recommended form of travel: by car

St James’ Cathedral in Šibenik

Nin

Get to know the charming coastal town, once the seat of early Croatian kings and dukes! See the Salt Museum, Statue of St Gregory of Nin, Church of St Cross.

Distance from the resort: 3 km

Recommended form of travel: on foot, by bike or by tourist train directly from Zaton Holiday Resort

Pag

Visit the medieval centre of Pag town, nibble on authentic local cheese and try out lamb meat specialties on the island.

Distance from the resort: 52 km

Recommended form of travel: by car

Paklenica National Park

Find refreshment in the mountains! Pick a trail and hike along light or challenging paths in lovely natural surroundings.

Distance from the resort: 63 km

Recommended form of travel: by car

Paklenica National Park

Telašćica Nature Park and Kornati Islands National Park

Go on a sailing adventure and discover the magically diverse islands, islets and rocks of northern Dalmatia.

Distance from the resort: 2,5 h (one way)

Recommended form of travel: organized trip by boat (directly from Zaton Holiday Resort; booking on the main street Kalelarga at the resort)

Krka National Park

Take in the magnificent cascades and waterfalls as well as beautiful nature along the Krka river.

Distance from the resort: 85 km

Recommended form of travel: by car (booking the tickets online and studying the tips and parking options in advance highly recommended)

Plitvice Lakes National Park

The most visited Croatian national park will take your breath away with its turquoise lakes, waterfalls and lush vegetation all around.

Distance from the resort: 130 km

Recommended form of travel: by car (booking the tickets online and studying the tips and parking options in advance highly recommended)

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Zrmanja river and canyon

Go on a photo safari to see the waterfalls, get the adrenaline rush by rafting or go kayaking along the river Zrmanja!

Distance from the resort: 73 km (Kaštel Žegarski), Novigrad (43 km)

Vrana Lake Nature Park

Go cycling around or kayaking across Vrana Lake, admiring diverse types of birds flying above you.

Distance from the resort: 51 km

Recommended form of travel: by car

Discover the region the best way … for you

Embark on an adventure with your favourite people! Doing things your way may lead to unique experiences, but it is also wise to look up information about destination beforehand, take weather into account, tickets and parking, etc.

Organized trips have research already done for you, generally with tips and all details included in the package. Still, they also come with a schedule and may include other people.

In the end, it will all be worth it. Because you’ll get to feel the very best of the wider Zadar region. With Zaton Holiday Resort in the heart of it!