Apartments 3298-629

Petrčane is both a small tourist place and a port in the Petrčane bay in the Zadar Channel, 12 km away from the city of Zadar. Visitors can enjoy its beautiful 2 km long beach, which offers a selection of water sports. The special feature of this place is a warm water pool. There is an array of restaurants and taverns in Petrčane and in its vicinity. The town's economy is mainly based on agriculture, fishing and most recently tourism. Petrčane is located between Zadar and Nin, two ancient Croatian cities. Due to its geographical position, Petrčane is the starting point for excursions to many islands in the Zadar archipelago and to the national parks of Kornati and Paklenica. The settlement was founded in the 10th century, while in the Middle Ages this area was the property of St. Chrysogonus and Plato monastery from Zadar. A former church of St. Bartul (12th – 13th century) situated on the coast, featuring Romanesque characteristics and a massive belfry above the façade, is well preserved. It was later rebuilt into a residence building, while the remnants of murals are still visible on the walls. The parish church of Our Lady of the Rosary (“Gospa od ruzarija”) with a low tower from the 18th century is also surrounded by new family dwellings owned by local people. Petrčane is a picturesque place between Zadar and Nin, old Croatian towns. By its geographical position it is suitable for visiting the islands of the Zadar Archipelago and The Kornati National Park.

Zadar is an ancient Mediterranean port city. The old town, surrounded by walls and towers on a peninsula, with a new, urban part is connected by a bridge, a symbol of the city.

Built on Roman urban principles, where there are several major longitudinal streets traversed by a greater number of latitudinal streets, give the city a rectangular shape. The old town is a treasure trove of archaeological treasures and monuments to the ancient, medieval and Renaissance periods. This is visible by a number of sacral and architectural monuments – the church of sv. Donat [St. Donatus] where every summer the sounds of Zadar's musical evenings echo, the Roman Forum near the main square, Kalelarga - the longest and widest street, the Cathedral of sv. Stošije [St. Anastasia], an Archaeological Museum with its exceptional treasures and many other monuments of cultural and historical heritage (town gate, Arsenal, churches, museums...).

In a city with the most beautiful sunset, in a maritime archipelago facing a multitude of islands and islets, which protect the city from the strong winds, enjoy the symphony of the Sea Organ and magical urban light installation Pozdrav suncu [Greeting the Sun] near the new harbour for cruise ships.

Zadar is a powerful cultural and economic city whose life is comfortable all year round, but shows all its splendour in the summer. Visit the traditional events or contemporary events like the full moon nights, Zadar dreams, Millennium jump, Kalelarga art... Enjoy the Mediterranean cuisine, taste the sweet Maraschino cherry liqueur, and take a swim from one of the sandy beaches in the Zadar area!

Source: Croatian National Tourist Board