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Zadar is the capital of northern Dalmatia. There are over 300 picturesque isles and islands lying directly off the coast, all easy to get to by boat or ferry. The following national parks can be found in the surrounding areas: Plitvice Lakes, Paklenica, Krka and the Kornati Islands as well as the TelaŠćica natural park.Nature, the numerous bays and beaches, the cultural and historical monuments, the fine gastronomic choice of delicious local specialities – all of these combine to make Zadar and its surroundings one of the most attractive parts of Croatia. Enjoy its diversity!
The BoraTours Team in the Borik Resort can show you the best places to visit in the region around Zadar, and has plenty of insider tips to offer you!
BoraTours
Majstora Radovana 7
23000 Zadar
Phone: 00385 (023) 33 77 60
Fax: 00385 (023) 33 77 61
Email: info@boratours.net
Plitvice Lakes
approx. 180 km / 2 hours from Zadar
The Plitvice Lakes are the best known of the Croatian national parks, and the area was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979.The main attraction is the 16 small lakes, linked together by waterfalls. The park covers the source area of the River Korana and is surrounded by thick, partly uncultivated birch, fir and spruce woods. As well as lakes and woods, the park can also boast numerous caves, springs and flower meadows, and the many rare animal species native to the area include in particular the brown bear. The Plitvice Lakes are especially famous for the filming of Karl May’s "Winnetou" novels.
For information call (before 6 pm):
00385 (053) 751 - 015 or 751- 000
Paklenica
approx. 40 km from Zadar
Paklenica includes the most impressive areas of the southern Velebit, including its highest peak.
The main attractions of the park are the two gorges carved into the mountain, Velika and Mala Paklenica, which drop from dizzying heights down to the sea. In the relatively small area of the national park can be found several unusual karst relief forms, a number of caves and rich and diverse flora and fauna. Among the steep cliffs, the "Anica kuk" is the most outstanding and is a favourite destination for climbers. The only large contiguous woodland area on the coast-facing side of the Velebit is also preserved in the upper areas of the canyon.
The Paklenica National Park is also home to certain animal species which have become extinct elsewhere in Europe, such as golden eagles, griffon vultures, wildcats, wolves and brown bears.
For information call:
00385 (023) 369 803
Krka
approx. 80 km from Zadar
Krka is the most impressive river in the Croatian karst area, and is famous for its many waterfalls.
This national park includes the majority of the river’s course and its adjoining regions, from the historical town of Knin down to Skradin, where the Krka starts to become a long, deep sea bay. The river flows for part of its journey through deep gorges carved out of the karst plateau, forming several lakes, especially between the two largest waterfalls, Skradinski buk and RoŠki slap.
For information call:
00385 (022) 201 777
Kornati/TelaŠćica
The Kornati are located not far from Zadar and form the largest single island group in the entire Mediterranean. It consists of 140 uninhabited islands, isles and reefs with a total area of around just 70 km2. Immediately next to the Kornati national park is the protected natural park of TelaŠćica, which includes the wide, deep bay of the same name on the neighbouring island of Dugi otok.
Characteristic of the Kornati Islands are the differently shaped, bizarre and unusual relief structures and their high cliffs. Divers love the Kornati, as the underwater world presents a fascinating side here. Day trip by boat including food and wine approx. 35 EUR
For information call:
00385 (022) 434- 667 or
00385 (098) 347 411
