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Northern Dalmatia, Croatia — REGION GUIDE

REGION GUIDE

NORTHERN DALMATIA

Northern Dalmatia part of Croatia — Zadar, Šibenik, Nin, Pag ….

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ABOUT THE REGION

The region at a glance

Northern Dalmatia part of Croatia — Zadar, Šibenik, Nin, Pag ….

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COUNTRY
Croatia
DESTINATIONS
5
REGIONS
Northern Dalmatia

EXPLORE THE REGION

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DESTINATIONS

Places within the region

ATTRACTIONS

Sights worth the detour

The ruins of the Roman forum and the round Church of St Donatus in Zadar, Croatia
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Roman Forum & St Donatus

The ruins of a Roman forum and the 9th-century round Church of St Donatus, the symbol of Zadar.

The Sea Organ steps and the Monument to the Sun glass installation on Zadar waterfront, Croatia
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Sea Organ & Monument to the Sun

A wave-powered organ built into the waterfront steps and a glass solar installation beside it, the city’s modern landmarks.

The Romanesque cathedral and tall bell tower of St Anastasia in Zadar, Croatia
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St Anastasia Cathedral & Bell Tower

The Romanesque cathedral of Zadar and its tall bell tower, whose viewing gallery gives the best panorama over the old town and the water.

The UNESCO Cathedral of St James in Šibenik, built entirely of interlocking stone
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Cathedral of St James

A 15th–16th-century cathedral built entirely of interlocking stone without mortar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture.

The fortresses of Šibenik above the harbour and the mouth of the Krka, Croatia
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Šibenik Fortresses

A ring of fortresses above the town — St Michael, Barone and the seafront St Nicholas — now restored as viewpoints and venues.

The waterfalls and boardwalks of Krka National Park near Šibenik, Croatia
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Krka National Park (from Šibenik)

The waterfalls and river lakes of the Krka, a national park a short drive from Šibenik and the natural day trip from the town.

THINGS TO DO

Experiences across the region

People sitting on the Sea Organ steps at sunset in Zadar, Croatia
THINGS TO DO

Listen to the Sea Organ at Sunset

Zadar

The Roman streets, forum and Romanesque churches of Zadar old town, Croatia
THINGS TO DO

Walk the Roman Old Town

Zadar

The UNESCO cathedral and the fortresses above Šibenik old town, Croatia
THINGS TO DO

Visit the Cathedral and the Fortresses

Šibenik

The boardwalks and waterfalls of Skradinski Buk in Krka National Park, Croatia
THINGS TO DO

Day Trip to Krka Waterfalls

Šibenik

Visit the Church of the Holy Cross and the old town — Nin
THINGS TO DO

Visit the Church of the Holy Cross and the old town

Nin

Swim at the sandy Queen’s Beach on the lagoon — Nin
THINGS TO DO

Swim at the sandy Queen’s Beach on the lagoon

Nin

FOOD & DRINK

Where and what to eat

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Restaurant Pet Bunara — Dalmatian cooking near the market

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Old-town konobas and waterfront cafés

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Konoba Gorica — Dalmatian cooking

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Old-town restaurants near the cathedral

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Konobas in Nin old town

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Beachside restaurants on the lagoon

07

Konobas in Pag town — lamb and cheese

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Novalja’s restaurants and beach bars

PLACES TO STAY

Where to sleep

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Hotel Bastion — boutique hotel in the old town

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Old-town apartments near the Sea Organ

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Hotel Heritage Life Palaca — boutique in the old town

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Apartments in the old town

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Small hotels and apartments in Nin

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A day trip from Zadar is easiest

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Hotels in Novalja for the beaches and Zrće

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Apartments in Pag town for the old town

ITINERARIES

Day-by-day routes

More here soon — the road is still being mapped.

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