Zadar Trip Overview
This is a real hedonist tour; not too long drive but many places you can visit, and even more important – plenty of time to swim and enjoy the beautiful nature of the islands. Both island we visit are to small for roads and car traffic, and therefore ideal to relax and enjoy the hot summer days…
Additional Info
Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Starts: Zadar, Croatia
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Zadar, Zadarska županija, Croatia
This is a real hedonist tour; not too long drive but many places you can visit, and even more important – plenty of time to swim and enjoy the beautiful nature of the islands. Both island we visit are to small for roads and car traffic, and therefore ideal to relax and enjoy the hot summer days…
Itinerary
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Stop At: 23273, Ošljak, Croatia
Island Ošljak, also called Lazaret. Lazarets (after St Lazare, the protector of the sick) were the oldest hospitals for the isolation of leprosy and plague patients. Lazareti were established in ports to carry out quarantine measures. Today it is inhabited by one family only, and it is still a heaven and a refuge from the stress of everyday modern life.
There are many beaches where you can swim, and also nice hiking trail around the island
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Galovac (Školji), Preko, Croatia
Galevac (also called Školjić by locals), just 85 m from Preko village; when tide is low you can actually walk to it. In the middle of the Island there is a monastery and little church of St. Paul from 15 century. It is the smallest inhabited island of the Adriatic coast and beautiful example of traditional architecture
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Preko, Preko, Zadar County, Dalmatia
Preko is a quaint little village on the island of Ugljan just opposite Zadar. For those willing you can climb the hill above the village where you can enjoy the breathtaking view from sv. Mihovil [St. Michael], a fortress from the 11th century. Kornati National park can be best viewed from here. However, climb is steep and it will take you at least 1 h – alternative is to hire bikes localy..
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Sea Organ (Morske Orgulje), Promenade Istarska Obala – Obale kralja Petra Krešimira IV, Zadar 23000 Croatia
on our way back to Zadar we will pass the famous Sea Organ from seaside; its unique concert is not to be missed..
