Day trips
FIND YOUR PERFECT DAY TRIP
Discover beautiful croatian national parks
Telašćica Nature Park
Nature Park Telašćica, about 10 km long and 160 to 1800 m wide, is one of the most beautiful bays on the eastern Adriatic coast and is located within the National Park Kornati. It is known as the largest natural harbor on the Adriatic. The northwestern coast of Telašćica is mostly bare. The southwest coast is covered with pine forests, olive trees and fig trees. Up to 200 m high cliffs complete the south coast. It has beautiful beaches and 6 small islands and is surrounded by 13 islands. Inside the park there is the salt lake Mir, where eels are bred.
Krka National Park
Distance: 40 km
Driving time: up to 35 min
Krka National Park is located near Šibenik and Vodice and covers an area of 109 km2. On its way to the sea, the river Krka surprises with its natural wonders in many places. Its most beautiful part are the waterfalls, which are located at the foot of the Dinara Mountains near Knin. Seven magnificent waterfalls: Bilušića buk, Brljan, Manojlovac, Rošnjak, Miljacka slap, Roški slap and Skradinski buk.
The most recommended time to visit is spring (up to and including June) and early autumn (September), as the crowds are much smaller then, the climate is favorable and the entrance fees are significantly cheaper.
Paklenica National Park
Distance: 106 km
Driving time: 90 min
Paklenica National Park is located on the slopes of the Velebit mountain range. It is a paradise for climbers. Anića kuk is the highest rock for climbing where individual routes are 350 meters long. If you like to conquer peaks, Paklenica will be a challenge and a pleasure. Over 150 km of marked trails lead to the highest peaks of the largest Croatian mountain range. Manita peć is the only underground cave in the national park and really worth a visit. From the parking lot in Velika Paklenica to the cave is about an hour and a half walk (appropriate footwear is mandatory). The cave is located at an altitude of 570 meters.
Kornati National Park
Kornati islands, are a group of more than 100 islands, islets and underwater reefs in the Zadar archipelago, where you can find many bays with crystal clear sea. The Kornati islands are named after the largest island Kornat, which is about 32 km2 and on which is located the settlement Vrulje, the largest impermanently inhabited place and port. There are no water sources in the entire archipelago, except for a few smaller wells in the Statival bay on the island of Kornat. Kornati is a nautical paradise and a feast for the eyes.
The phenomenon of Kornati Park is the “Krone”, these are vertical cliffs facing the open sea. They were formed as a result of geological events. The crowns represent the surface of a tectonic fault that stretches from Istria to central Dalmatia and is the result of Africa’s global shift to the north and its influx to Europe.
Visit of the nearby Dalmatian towns
Zadar
Distance: 71 km
Driving time: 70 min
Zadar is an ancient city that existed in Roman times, where the sea plays the organ and you can experience the most beautiful sunsets. A city full of charm, life, natural beauty, cultural heritage, with beautiful bays and diverse cultural life. The city center is a real feast for the eyes for all who appreciate cultural monuments and enjoy a walk through history. The biggest attraction of the city of Zadar is the Church of St. Donatus. A visit to the fish market in the old part of town on the peninsula and a walk along the main street Kalelargi will delight you.
Zadar is the only city in the world that has a sea organ. It is designed as a group of pipes running under a large marble staircase. The sea waves create air pressure that produces tons in the pipes. The sea organ was designed by architect Nikola Bašić and presented to the public on April 15, 2005.
Šibenik
Distance: 30 km
Driving time: 30 min
The pearl of the Adriatic Sea. Šibenik is a port and town in northern Dalmatia, recognizable by four different fortresses and the Cathedral of St. Jakov, which is on the UNESCO list of cultural heritage. The cathedral is built of white stone without binders. The entrance to Šibenik from the sea is possible only through the narrow channel of St. Ante, in front of which is the fortress of St. Nicholas. The fortress is located at the entrance to the channel on a small island. The location of the fortress is amazing, as it allows you to quickly see ships that want to enter Šibenik.
Vodice
Distance: 16 km
Driving time: 17 min
Vodice is a very popular tourist center with beautiful beaches surrounded by pine forests, with picturesque surroundings and full of fun. They were already populated in Roman times, when they were called Araus or Arausa Antonina. The extensive offer of cafes, restaurants and various stalls with food, clothing and souvenirs will not disappoint you. Pleasant, quiet cafes during the day turn into night bars and dance floors in the evening.
The city is also proud of its history and tradition.
In the center there is a beautiful church and several chapels. A tower with stones from the island of Brač, called Ćorić Tower, dates back to the time of the Turkish invasions. Today the courtyard is used as an open-air cinema.
Tribunj
Distance: 13 km
Driving time: 15 min
Tribunj is a small, hidden and charming fishing village. It used to be an island, which is now connected to the mainland by a bridge. Here you can find peace and quiet even at the peak of the tourist season. A peculiarity of Tribunj is its geographical position, as it can be divided into a town, the mainland and a small historical center on the island, where today there are municipal facilities, offices, the parish office, a cultural center and restaurants with a mini-square that offers additional entertainment and cultural content.
The tourist municipality organizes various summer festivals such as: Fishermen’s Night, Tribunj Night and Tribunj Tovar. The “Donkey races” certainly attract the most attention. The bronze donkey, a monument to this sympathetic work animal, is located near the bridge.
