Camping Destinations in Dalmatia - Zadar Region

Barotul is situated in the bay of Taline on the island of Pašman, which is connected by ferry to the town of Biograd na Moru.

It is located right on the coast, in one of the calmest parts of the island where one can enjoy the peace and quietness, learn about the customs of the local population as well as local cuisine. Pašman Channel is suitable for wind surfing.

The city of Biograd na Moru is an attractive tourist destination known for its marina. Located in the central part of the Adriatic coast, in the northern part of Dalmatia.

Situated 30 km south of Zadar, the city is an ideal starting point for exploring the many natural beauties of which the Krka National Park is the most famous. The offer of activities includes a variety of water sports.

The town of Gračac is situated in a wide valley in the southern part of the Lika region, halfway between the northern and southern Adriatic in the hinterland of Zadar. It is divided from the coast by Velebit, the longest mountain range in Croatia and a nature park.

Near Gračac, you will find the Cerovac Caves, the largest cave complex in Croatia, as well as the source of the river Zrmanja, which has created one of the most beautiful river canyons in this part of Europe along its course towards the Adriatic Sea.

Luka is a picturesque village situated on the eastern part of the island of Dugi otok, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Zadar region. Its port is one of the largest on the island.

Besides the safe harbor, a promenade from the 14th century stretches along the village. The 338 meters high hill of Vela straža is located next to the village, while healing mud can be found in the nearby bay of Boka.

Located in the northern part of Dalmatia, about 80 km from Zadar, Novalja is the tourist center of the island of Pag, famous for its lacework and cheese production.

In recent times Novalja has become popular as a destination for lovers of electronic music whose festivals take place on the nearby beach of Zrće. There is a megalithic imprint near Novalja called the Pag triangle. The island can be explored along bike trails.

Well connected with some of the most important cities in Dalmatia, Zadar and Šibenik, the town of Obrovac is situated on the river Zrmanja, a favorite destination among adventurers.

In addition to providing an ideal opportunity for numerous activities such as rafting, kayaking and canoeing, this town in the Zadar hinterland is an ideal starting point for visiting some of the most attractive natural phenomena of Croatia, including the Paklenica National Park.

Paklenica includes the most attractive parts of southern Velebit, including its highest peaks. Two impressive canyons of Velika (Great) and Mala (Small) Paklenica, vertically cut into the mountain from the sea to the peaks are the main attraction of the park.

In a relatively small area of the national park, there are several unusual carst forms, several caves, and extremely rich and varied flora and fauna. Among steep rocks, Anića Kuk is the most popular destination of Croatian alpinists.

Pašman is a village situated on the northeastern side of the homonymous island, one of the Croatian islands located nearest to the mainland, south of Zadar, and near the town of Biograd na Moru.

Pašman offers a view on several uninhabited neighboring island of which Galešnjak stands out, a small island in the shape of a heart, known as the island of love. The surroundings of the village and the whole island can be explored by driving along bike trails.

Posedarje is situated about 20 km northeast of the city of Zadar, at the foot of the Velebit mountain, the longest Croatian mountain, on the coast. It is known for its production of prosciutto.

From Posedarje it is possible to visit many attractive parts of Dalmatia, the most beautiful being five national parks, and among them: Kornati, Plitvice lakes and the waterfalls of Krka. Part of the tourism offer is canoeing on the river Zrmanja, which flows into the Novigrad Sea.

Privlaka is a quiet tourist town located 18 km from Zadar and it is recommended for families with children. This town has a long fishing tradition.

Apart from the peaceful atmosphere which makes it pleasant for a family stay, a number of sandy bays with shallow and clear waters, ideal for small children, can be found there. National parks, nature parks, caves and the river Zrmanja are just some of the many attractive locations near Privlaka.

Rtina lies on a large promontory, in the northernmost part of the Dalmatian coast. Located at 43 m above sea level, it is situated 25 km form the city of Zadar.

The island of Pag is also close. As a tourist destination, Rtina is an ideal place for families with children and for those who love peace and quiet. In Rtina, an international swimming marathon is traditionally held every year.

Soline is located in the northwestern part of the island of Dugi otok, in the Solišćica bay, ideal for mooring yachts and larger vessels.

The Sakarun beach is located in the vicinity of Soline, a favorite destination for all visitors of Dugi otok, located in the Zadar archipelago. It was nominated as one of the most beautiful beaches on the Adriatic.

Sukošan is a village situated in a large bay, 7 km southeast of the historical city of Zadar. One of the most important marinas in the Adriatic is located there.

In addition to the marina, its excellent geographical location and the proximity to the Kornati National Park, Sukošan is a popular tourist destination also due to a series of events that take place during summer.

Sveti Petar administratively belongs to the municipality of Sveti Filip i Jakov. It was named after the local church of St. Peter from the 18th century, and it is rich in various archaeological sites.

At the foot of the church, a house that is believed to have belonged to the family of the famous writer Emile Zola is located. Traces of the past are visible in the entire area, including the caves that people lived in, in prehistoric times.

Telašćica, a large cove in the extreme south of the island Dugi otok; around 10 km long and between 160 and 1,800 m wide, with several expansions with sandy and mud bottoms; the depth in the inner part attains 12 m, and in the outer part reaches up to 60 m.

The eastern coast comprises the inlets Ćuška, Dumboka, Ošćenica, Gozdenja, Rakvić, Kraševica and Mangrovica, while the coves Strižna, Tripuljak, Mir, Jaz and Pasjak are in the west. The western expansion comprises the small islands Donji and Gornji Školj, the central part the islet of Farfarikulac, and the cliffs Gozdenja, Galijola and the small island of Korotan are in the eastern part which reaches the islands of Velika Aba and Katina.

Tribanj-Kruščica, Šibuljina and Sv. Marija Magdalena are interesting small towns only kilometres from Starigrad-Paklenica.

Located in romantic bays, they guarantee an ideal natural vacation, as well as the opportunity to experience the old way of life in the Velebit foothills.

Ugljan is located on the homonymous island located in the Zadar archipelago, and from the city of Zadar it is only a few nautical miles away. It is also the largest settlement on the island.

It is situated along the regional road connecting it with the rest of the island, and offers its visitors the possibility to visit and tour the many traces of the past, including the remains of the oil processing plants. Tourists are attracted by the numerous sandy beaches too.

Vir is the hub of the homonymous island, located in the northwestern part of Dalmatia. The island is connected to the mainland by a bridge, and the city of Zadar is 26 km away.

It is the bridge, built in the 70s, that contributed to the development of local tourism, but also increased the number of its inhabitants. Numerous islands, including the island of Pag, as well as its attractive underwater world, are just some of the advantages of Vir.

Vrsi, known as a village of seamen, is located about 20 km from Zadar, in northern Dalmatia. Built in the 14th century, this village has a 30 km long coast with natural beaches and bays.

It is considered as a suburb of the northern part of the historical town of Nin, the cradle of the Croatian state. Conditions for sailing and surfing in this area are very good, and four national parks and two nature parks are located in the nearby area.

Zaton is part of the riviera in the center of which is the small town of Nin, of whose historic center it is 1.5 km away. It is an ideal destination for a family vacation.

In the waters near Zaton the remains of a Liburnian ship, Serilia Liburnica, from the 1st century were discovered, and they are on display along with a replica of the ship, at the Museum of Nin Antiquities. It offers unforgettable sunsets, together with the city of Zadar, from which it is only 15 km.