Tourist guide Zadar, Croatia

Zadar is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Croatia. Located on the coast of the Adriatic Sea, it is center of the Zadar County and northern Dalmatia. The city has about 75,000 inhabitants and is the fifth-largest city in Croatia. Zadar is an ancient city full of historical and cultural sites. Continuously inhabited for at least three thousand years, it had a long, turbulent and dynamic history. The first records show that the Zadar occurs in the 4th century before Christ as a settlement of the Illyrian tribe Liburni - when was named Jader. During its long history, it changed name from Idassa, Jadera, Diadora, Zara to the present name Zadar. From all historical periods have been preserved many churches and monuments in many historic styles. Today Zadar is one of the most popular Croatian tourist destinations because of its rich cultural heritage of the past and all the modern amenities and a variety of offers that require modern tourists. The diverse offer of the city is noted for high-quality accommodation, authentic gourmet delicacies, cultural heritage, modern sports facilities, beautiful beaches, organized trips to nearby islands of Zadar archipelago, and the famous first sea organ in the world. Extremely rugged coastline, islands, untouched nature, Paklenica National Park and Nature Park Lake Vrana attracts many visitors to this part of Dalmatia. All those guests looking for entertainment and rich cultural life will not be disappointed During summer months, Zadar is host to Musical evenings in church St Donat, Zadar Theatre Summer, Festival of Contemporary Music, Kalelarga Art - street art festival, and the urban festival of Zadar dreams Zadar is a very affordable destination for visitors from all over Europe and the world because of the proximity of the highway, airport and because of new passenger and tourist port for cruise ships, so we invite you to visit the city with the most beautiful sunsets in the world and enjoy a vacation in Croatia Private accommodation in Zadar Apartments, rooms, and holiday homes are cheaper up to 40% without high agency fees Welcome to Zadar!