Zadar’s day trip

Jadrolinija ferries schedule for your day trip

You couldnt find better place for a day trip than Zadar. Its perfect position gives a visitor a possibility to jump to few outstanding sights reachable by ferry or by car.

Krka National Park and Plitvice jezera are well known for their cascading waterfalls and abundant wildlife, and Kornati National Park, on Kornati island, offers secluded bays, private islands and natural beauty interrupted only by quaint fishing cottages.

- Krka Waterfalls (south of Zadar)
- Paklenica Canyon (North-West of Zadar)
- Kornati archipelago (South-West of Zadar)
- Plitvice lakes (North of Zadar)

Climbing and hiking

Paklenica National Park (climbing and hiking) is the most visited Croatian climbing center, well known throughout the country as well as outside its borders, and both in terms of organization and quality, It is included among the top European climbing and tracking areas. Take a day trip to this unique place.

The Plitvice Lakes are Croatia’s most famous national park and are among the most beautiful sights in Europe. Due to their natural diversity, they are part of the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Plitvice lakes consist of 16 connected lakes and numerous waterfalls, surrounded by dense forests.

Krka National Park established in 1985, the 142 sq km Krka National Park follows the line of the Krka river, from its source in the foothills of the Dinaric mountains on its short journey through the dramatic karst landscape to its finish in the Adriatic.

The Kornati Islands are a true promised land for boaters and yachting enthusiasts. Numerous coves provide safe shelter to boaters and fishermen. However, the submarine zone is also protected in the National Park and visitors are advised to ask what, how much and in what way may be caught.

For the swimming lovers , Zadar has extensive diving tours and sailing clubs as well as a fine set of beaches if youre traveling in the summer. A day trip to these islands is the best choice.

Dugi Otok (Long Island), an island an hour and a half ferry ride from town, is particularly nice and the soft sand of Saharun is what most people have in mind when they say they enjoy long walks on the beach. The Saharun beach is a long beach facing the open Adriatic sea. It is a beautiful cove of white sand, which gives the water turquoise color, and surrounded by pine woods. Long island - how to get there?

Ugljan island is the closest island of the Zadar archipelago, opposite the town of Zadar, from which is divided by only couple of miles wide channel of Zadar and it is connected with many ferryboat lines.

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Ugljan island sandy beaches

Ugljan island

Dugi Otok (Long island) sandy beaches

Sali village on the Long Island

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