travel and tourism in croatia

Zadar is the small capital, but also a cultural, economic and administrative centre of North Dalmatia. With its old town being a good rival to Dubrovnik. Its standing on an almost-isle with much of the old town walls still intact. It is about 3000 years old, with a huge roman and medieval archaeological, artistic and monumental wealth.
The narrower and broader vicinity of Zadar is fascinating too. The Tourist Riviera of Zadar stretches from Zadar to Nin and farther to the north, and as far as Biograd to the south.
There are many remarkable quarters and monuments to discover. You’ll find a Forum and the Church of St. Donat. There are many other ancient beautiful churches, particularly noteworthy being the Cathedral of St. Anastasie built in the 12th century which has a ravishing facade in the Tuscan style. The large white flag stones in the squares and streets, where local peasants and lace makers sell their produce, shine so brightly in the sun that the light is unreal.
Zadar and the tourist region of Zadar are located in the very centre of the Croatian Adriatic, in the most indented part of the Adriatic archipelago. At a smaller or greater distance from Zadar are the national parks Plitvice, Paklenica, Krka and Kornati, nature parks Velebit and Telascica, as well as more than 300 islands and islets. Tourism in Zadar has a long tradition. Natural beauties, numerous coves and beaches, cultural and historical monuments, restaurants and hotels offering selected national specialities make Zadar and its surroundings one of the most attractive tourist regions in Croatia.