Zadar

Discover the origins of Croatia's cultural identity in the city of Zadar. With over 3,000 years of history, it is one of the Adriatic's most interesting towns and features beaches, bars, restaurants and cultural sites that sit side by side with museums and churches. These include the Church of St Donatus, the 'symbol' of Zadar and the most famous example of early medieval Croatian architecture. Zadar's close proximity to four of the country's national parks, Plitvice Lakes, Krka Waterfalls, Northern Velebit and Paklenica, make it perfect for combining a city break with an adventure amidst the stunning Croatian landscape.

• Flight time from London: 2 hours 30 min
• Split Resnik Airport: 129km from the city centre; transfer time about 1 hour 29 min
• Nearest railway station: Željeznički kolodvor
• Currency: Croatian kuna