2025 Zadar County Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

#HawaiiFlightEvent The alleys of Zadar's Old Town are crowded with people in the evening, but during the day, there are many restaurants quietly preparing for business, so the atmosphere was calm. The leisurely vibe of Croatia that can only be felt in the old town was conveyed as it was. If you come to Zadar, I recommend taking a leisurely walk through the alleys of the old town. #croatiatravel

#AprilTravelSupport Croatia You can enjoy the representative Turkish dessert baklava, which you can often see in Zadar, Croatia, in various flavors, so I recommend it when you are craving something sweet while walking around the old town. You can also eat various types of lokum, so I recommend it. #croatiatravel 📍Madijevaca ul. 8, 23000, Zadar, Croatia

#AprilTravelSupport Zadar's City Hall building was open when I went there. I was curious so I took a quick look around the lobby, but it felt different because it's still used for city hall administrative work and events. I recommend Zadar City Hall building that you can see while sightseeing in downtown Zadar. #croatiatravel

#AprilTravelSupport Croatia seems to have cheap coffee prices, similar to southern Italy. I ordered a cup of cappuccino to go and paid 1.90 euros. It was a cafe where you can also enjoy snacks and sandwiches. Overall, I recommend Croatia, where coffee is delicious no matter where you go. #croatiatravel

#AprilTravelSupport Zadar Interspar It was convenient to be able to order already cooked food as takeout inside the large supermarket. I recommend it because it was nice not having to cook when I was staying at the accommodation and didn't feel like cooking one day. #croatiatravel

#AprilTravelSupport This was a cute Duck Shop that I found while sightseeing in Zadar Old Town. You can see and buy a variety of ducks, so I recommend it to children and adults who like them. 📍Ul. Mihovila Klaića 4, 23000, Zadar

#AprilTravelSupport I had coffee while waiting at Zadar Airport. There was a hot Americano, so I paid 3.20 euros and drank it. Zadar Airport is smaller than other airports, but the price was expensive as expected. But fortunately, there were many tables and chairs to sit and rest. #croatiatravel

#AprilTravelSupport There is a painting shop run by a grandfather in Zadar Old Town, and the walls are filled with beautiful, colorful paintings. If you have extra luggage, I recommend it because you can enjoy the beauty of Croatia in a frame at home. #croatiatravel

#AprilTravelSupport While sightseeing in Zadar Old Town, I was able to see paintings of beautiful scenery of Zadar. I don't know if the old man who was sitting there painted it himself, but he allowed me to take pictures, so I'm uploading them. I recommend these beautiful paintings of Zadar scenery that you can bring home as a collection. #croatiatravel

#AprilTravelSupport Zadar Promenade is so nice to walk with the beautiful sea in the background, so I recommend taking some time to walk while sightseeing in Zadar city. I recommend walking when the weather gets cooler at sunset rather than during the day when the weather is too hot. 📍Ul. Zadarskog Mira 1358. 24, 23000, Zadar, Croatia #croatiatravel

#AprilTravelSupport The stones that are left lying around sometimes become places where children climb up and jump, but I thought that they might have been part of a structure that supported the important weight of some building hundreds of years ago, so I thought it would be good if they were managed a little better now. There are many historical sites scattered around Zadar, so I recommend it because there are many things to see. #croatiatravel

#AprilTravelSupport Croatia Zadar Glass Museum entrance fee is 6 euros. It is open until 9 pm during peak season, but only until 4 pm during off-peak season, so it is recommended to check the opening hours before visiting. #croatiatravel

#AprilTravelSupport Zadar Center The view of the boats anchored in the inner harbor going out to the outer harbor and going out to the sea makes me excited every time I see them. I recommend this tour to those who want to see the numerous islands and maritime national parks in Croatia. #croatiatravel

#AprilTravelSupport I went on a full-day boat tour to Croatia's national parks Kornati and Telasicca from Zadar. The boat was waiting just a short walk to the right after crossing the bridge connecting to the Old Town. I really liked the tour schedule, so I recommend it. #croatiatravel

#AprilTravelSupportWhen I travel to other countries, I like to go to the local market, buy groceries, and cook for myself. In Croatia, where there is a variety of seafood, I bought fresh seafood that I wanted to eat and cooked a delicious seafood dish in an apartment where I could cook. It may vary depending on personal taste, but I recommend it if you like living like a local. #croatiatravel

#AprilTravelSupportI didn't know what kind of traditional Croatian dessert cake would taste good, so I ended up buying a cake that was packaged with a mix of various flavors. Since it was Easter, there were even more desserts on display, so if you come to Croatia, I recommend trying some traditional Croatian desserts. #croatiatravel

#AprilTravelSupport When you have time to spare before checking in downtown Zadar or when you check out and have nowhere to leave your luggage, this is a useful place to store your luggage in the city center. You can scan the QR code, receive confirmation via email, and leave your luggage, so I recommend it to those who need it. #croatiatravel

#AprilTravelSupport The ferry dock from Zadar Center to Preko is at this address. I booked my ticket online on the shipping company's website. They also sell on-site, but it's 400m away from here, so I recommend you buy it online. 📍Liburnska obala 4, 23000, Zadar, Croatia

#AprilTravelSupport There are many cafes and restaurants in front of the Zadar City Hall building, and you can feel the lively atmosphere of Zadar. The Palais du Corps de garde, a building used as a city guard building, is also located on the left, so there are many historical things to see, so I recommend it. #croatiatravel

While exploring the area near Five Wells Square, I had the chance to visit the Catholic church when it happened to be open. After the mass ended, during the cleaning time, a group of tourists entered the church, and I joined them to take a look around. This church houses the relics of St. Simon and does not seem to be open all the time. However, it is definitely worth a visit, and I highly recommend it. 📍Ul. don Ive Prodana 13, 23000, Zadar, Croatia

#AprilTravelSupport After arriving at Zadar Airport in Croatia, I was waiting for the airport bus to the city center, and since I had some time to spare, I was able to ask questions at the Information Desk in the departure area. I think many Koreans will visit Zagreb and Dubrovnik, the capital cities of Croatia, which are familiar and famous to them, so I recommend visiting Zadar, which is lesser-known. #croatiatravel

Zadar, the fifth largest city in Croatia, was once the capital of the Dalmatia province of the Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire). The old town of Zadar where we stayed is located on a small peninsula, surrounded by medieval walls and retains many ancient Roman ruins and buildings. The entire ancient city was planned according to the standards of the ancient Roman Empire, with the widest streets. The saying "All roads lead to Rome" comes from the requirements of the ancient Roman Empire for city building. The main street is only about 1 kilometer long from east to west. The main entrance to the city wall is the Land Gate, a gorgeous Renaissance building with a statue of a Venetian lion on it. The city wall extends along the coastline, and part of it has been built into pedestrian walkways and parks, displaying the city's development. There are more than twenty churches in the city. The Church of St. Donat (Crkva Sveti Donata), built of stone in the early ninth century, is shaped like a thick cylinder. It is one of the oldest pre-Romanesque buildings in Croatia and the symbol of Zadar. I entered the Zadar Cathedral (Cathedral of St. Anastasia) for a visit. It is the largest and most important church in Zadar. It was built in the 12th and 13th centuries. It is a mixture of Romanesque and Gothic styles. It has a towering bell tower that tourists can climb to the top to enjoy the panoramic view of Zadar. Next to the church is Zadar's Roman Forum, which contains many relics from the Roman era, such as altars, columns, wells and statues. Designed by renowned architect Nikola Bašić, the Sea Organ looks like a series of wide steps along the shore, but hidden beneath the surface is an ingenious sound-generating system consisting of 35 pipes and resonance chambers that produce different tones depending on the size and speed of the waves. This is also a good place to enjoy the sunset. The wind was strong and the clouds were thick today, so we couldn't see the sunset, but the sound of the organ was particularly loud. Life is not perfect, it is often a mixture of good and bad. If you think positively about everything, your life will be more comfortable and happy. The adjacent Sun Salutation is another stunning art installation made up of 300 multi-layered glass panels forming a circular platform with a diameter of 22 meters. These glass panels absorb solar energy during the day and emit brilliant light after sunset, creating a spectacular waterfront light show. Not only do these lights simulate the movement of the sun, moon and stars, they also interact with the music of the Sea Organ to create a dreamy atmosphere. This urban light corridor is very modern and attracts many young people to stop. There are five ancient wells on the Square of Five Wells, which were once the main source of water for Zadar during the siege period. This is the origin of the square's name. In the 16th century, the Turks continued to invade. In addition to building walls here to resist foreign enemies, the Venetians also built large water tanks in front of the moat. These five wells were the outlets of the water tanks, used to provide drinking water for the residents at that time. Next to the square is Queen Jelena Madijevka Park, the first public park in Croatia. People’s Square is the oldest and liveliest square in Zadar and is surrounded by many historical buildings, such as the City Hall, the Guardian Tower, the Loggia del Comune and the Church of St. Lawrence. There are stalls in the middle selling agricultural products such as jam, olive oil, wine, and handicrafts. After dinner, we went shopping and returned to the hotel in the cool October breeze of Zadar.

Zadar is a small city located on the left side of Croatia! Like Split, it retains the appearance of ancient Rome :) Zadar is also famous for having one of the world's top 3 sunsets! If you go to the far left of the old town, you can watch the sunset while listening to the sound of the sea organ played by the waves! It changes into a different look in the evening! As yellow lights turn on one by one, lighting up the alleys, you can see the alleys filled with people who have come out to enjoy the night culture! ----------------- 📍Sea Organ: Obala kralja Petra Krešimira IV, 23000, Zadar, Croatia 📍Cathedral of St. Stošija: Trg Svete Stošije, 23000, Zadar, Croatia #European travel destination #European sensibility #European travel #Croatia travel #Zadar travel #Croatia Zadar #European atmosphere #Sunset #Glow #Sea #Croatia #Zadar #Europe #Travel