Zadar is conveniently located in the central part of the Croatian Adriatic in the most indented coast line of the Adriatic archipelago. There are National Parks such as Plitvice lakes, Paklenica, Krka, and Kornati. There are also several Nature Reserves such as Vransko jezero – lake, Velebit and the Telascica on Dugi otok – island. There are several pristine beaches which are nicely maintained and provide an array of activities for recreation and fun. The most popular beaches are centrally located in Diklo and Borik in close proximity to our residence.
The city of Zadar has plenty to offer tourists in the region. Tourist activities include nautical attractions, restaurants, beautiful beaches, sightseeing, organized trips to popular tourist attractions, interesting and fun social events and historic and cultural monuments. Croatia’s diverse activities and attractions make it a great vacation spot for just about anyone… (young people, couples, families with children, people who enjoy an active vacation, people interested in cultural and historical heritage).
The house hostess can recommend a variety of local restaurants to match your culinary desires. Close to the Apartments Petra there is an array of quality sport activities to experience. There are several sport fields and plenty of sea related activities such as sailing, surfing, parasailing, diving, and sport fishing. If you enjoy bicycling, a newly constructed bicycle road 8 kilometers in length links Diklo to Zaton. This bicycle path enables a quiet and peaceful viewing experience without the hassle and congestion of the main road and traffic jams. Zadar and the surrounding area are well known for high quality and state-of-the-art boat marinas. The most well known are the Borik Marina located just a couple hundred meters from our residence, and the Dalmacija Marina in Sukošan near Zadar.
In historic Zadar, throughout the year, but especially during the summer months, a variety of diverse and rich cultural programs can be experienced. The rich Croatian cultural experience is not just limited to Zadar, in fact the entire county is full of local fiesta’s and festivals.
From Zadar there are many scheduled trips to National Parks and points of interest daily.
With such extensive and diverse activities to experience, attractions such as the architecture of Nikola Basic, Morske Orgulje (Sea Organ), and the solar spectacle of Pozdrav Suncu (Monument to the Sun) should not be left out.
A festival in July called the “Night of the Full Moon” is recognized by all in the Dalmatia Region. Additionally, during the month of July a more traditional festival called the “Millennium Jump and Dance Festival” represent the unique Zadar attraction.
The night life in the Zadar area includes numerous night clubs and casinos that offer around-the-clock entertainment. We highly recommend visiting the open air Garden club, the Gotham disco club, the Arsenal club and the GO-GA night club located in the Zadar marina.


To learn more about the city of Zadar, please visit:

www.zadar.hr
www.tzzadar.hr
www.aroundcroatia.com