Where Romanesque relics meet modern monuments, Zadar impresses with more than medieval heritage, ruins, and UNESCO protections. Zadar and its peninsular old town are an open-air museum on Croatia’s coast that embrace old ways and new trends. It is a colorful center that comes to life with locals and tourists in summer; a go-to destination for aficionados of architecture, adventure, and the outdoors, with something for all interests. And it has one of the best sunsets in the world, which is best explored by embarking on a luxury Zadar yacht charter.
When is the best time to visit Zadar on a yacht?
Zadar is another popular summer destination not confined to the strict summer months. With the weather warming up in the late spring, your luxury Zadar yacht charter could begin as early as May, while September slowly winds down the ideal sailing time. The tourism season, however, goes well into October and November.
What makes Zadar unique?
Zadar’s old town sits on a narrow peninsula wrapped in defensive Venetian walls that UNESCO has protected since 2017. Narrow cobblestone alleyways take you from one well-preserved ruin to the next, from Roman forums, streets, and squares to Byzantine churches and monasteries. The pulse of the modern Zadar is best felt when visiting two installations - the Sea Organ, which plays the music of the Adriatic, and the Greeting to the Sun light installation. While the light monument symbolizes communication with nature, the Sea Organ communicates with sound.
What are the best restaurants in Zadar?
Don’t miss Zadar’s booming culinary scene, which mixes traditions, trends, and sea-view terraces with a few Michelin-recommended restaurants that take diners on a journey of Mediterranean and Dalmatian specialties. Like Foša, situated in a small port of the same name close to 16th-century walls, or the elegant Kaštel, rooted in Dalmatian traditions with an intriguing Italian influence.
Why is Zadar a great place to visit on a yacht charter?
Your Zadar yacht charter does not end in the old town. While hikers should head inland to Paklenica Nature Park, yachters should explore the Zadar archipelago to escape the busy tourist center. Ugljan is the perfect example of an island away from the hustle and bustle where you can connect with nature thanks to beautiful beaches and divine Mediterranean vegetation. The small towns of Preko, Kali, Kukljica, and Ugljan offer amenities to visitors who stop to recharge at restaurants in between swims.
Don’t miss the car-free island of Silba, covering only 15 square kilometers with some of the most beautiful beaches on the Adriatic, old luxury palaces, and a tower famous for a legendary love story. The island of Olib is another must-see stop on your Zadar yacht charter, with the most beautiful sandy beaches and bays on the Adriatic, like Slatinica. And because you’ll have a view of Pag island from Slatinica, this is another, far more popular island worth visiting, especially if your Zadar yacht charter includes a taste of nightlife. Famous for Zrće Beach and ongoing music festivals all summer, Pag is also known for some of the best delicacies in Croatia, from cheese to lamb.
Dugi Otok, or Croatia’s Long Island, is another otherworldly stop on your luxury yacht charter where authentic experiences and tradition rule. Not only does Dugi Otok transport you on the road less traveled, but it gives you access to one of Croatia’s best natural attractions - Telašćica Nature Park.
No matter your wishes, your Zadar yacht charter crew and captain will uncover all of these islands, experiences, and more.
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