Explore Zadar

The city of Zadar, located on Croatia,s Dalmatian coast, is a city rife with historic buildings and structures dating back centuries.Within the Old Town are Venetian and Roman ruins, Venetian gates can be found inside of the city walls, the 11th-century St.Mary,s Convent surrounds the Roman-era forum, the circular 9th-century Church of St.Donatus with it,s pre-Romanesque design and the impressive 12th-century St.Anastasia,s Cathedral, are all related to the city of Zadar.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
Croatian; Bosnian and Serbian are spoken here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Croatian Kuna (HKR)
UTC+00:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 70 HRK, Mid-range Restaurant meal 350 HRK, Combo Meal 48 HRK
Drinks
Water 7,57 - 11,15 HRK, Beer 8,71 - 19 HRK, Bottle of Wine 45 HRK, Cappuccino 11,44 HRK, Coke/Pepsi 14,62 HRK
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 30 HRK, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 8 HRK, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 50 HRK
General Transport
Buses ask for 10 HRK for a one-way ticket and 16 HKR for a two-way ticket, Taxis ask for 80 HKR to travel 5km, though haggling is advised to lower the cost

Things to do in Zadar

Trek your way to a well-preserved, St.Donatus, Church that still stands more than a thousand years later.Go the the Roman Forum here for some antique archeology. The Museum of Ancient Glass is home to an extensive collection of glass items as varied as it is old, if you want to add some wonder to your day, spend a few hours here.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(Croatia) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Croatia:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Croatia: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • (Croatia) Universal Power Adapter
  • Neck Wallet
  • Water Shoes
  • Travel Insurance for Croatia
  • Flats/Sandals
  • LifeStraw Water Bottle
  • Windproof Travel Umbrella
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(Croatia) All visitors who are holders of valid Schengen documents; as well as of the national visas and residence permits of Bulgaria; Cyprus; and Romania do not require an additional (Croatian) visa to enter Croatia.