Zadar is the main city in Northern Dalmatia with over 76,000 inhabitants. Most famous for its Old Town, set in a peninsula that is completely pedestrianised, the town has numerous Roman and other wonderful sights so is a delight to visit.

The town is also very easy to reach, whether flying in from elsewhere in Europe (it has its own airport) or if travelling from other places in Croatia as there are good bus connections (as well as internal flights to other places in Croatia).

Zadar is perhaps sometimes overlooked as a place to visit in Croatia, possibly because it's slightly out of the way of the delights further south in Dalmatia. However, it really is a charming town and you won't regret spending some time here. Why not start your holiday in Zadar, before heading further down the coast?

Read up more on Zadar, how to get there and what to see in our guide:

History
Zadar has had a fascinating history, with rule by the Romans, Venetians and others over the years.

Getting There
As we've mentioned, Zadar is very well connected. Find out how to get there from other parts of Croatia by bus, train, plane and ferry, as well as details of international flights and ferry services.

Sightseeing
What to see in Zadar

Accommodation in Zadar
Please see our Accommodation in Zadar page for details of hotels and boutique hotels (Zadar has a very wide range) and private accommodation options in the town.

General Info
The area code is 023.

The Tourist Office is at Ilije Smiljanica 5, 23000 Zadar, Tel: 023 212 222, Fax: 023 211 781, Email: tz-zadar@zd.tel.hr

For more information on Zadar, check out the Zadar Tourist Office website, the Official Website of the Zadar Riviera, Zadar Online or Kalelarga.com.

See our Map of Zadar.