Daytrip to Zadar and Visit to Viewpoint Kamenjak in Vransko Lake Park of Nature

⦁ Guided tour in Zadar
⦁ Entrance fee for viewpoint Kamenjak in Vransko lake park of nature (10 euro)
⦁ Tips and gratitude

ABOUT ZADAR

Zadar historically known as Zara (from Venetian and Italian, pronounce, is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Croatia. It is situated on the Adriatic Sea, at the northwestern part of Ravni Kotari region. Zadar serves as the seat of Zadar County and of the wider northern Dalmatian region. The city proper covers 25 km2 (9.7 sq mi) with a population of 75,082 in 2011, making it the second-largest city of the region of Dalmatia and the fifth-largest city in the country.

Today, Zadar is a historical center of Dalmatia, Zadar County’s principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, educational, and transportation centre. Zadar is also the episcopal see of the Archdiocese of Zadar. Because of its rich heritage, Zadar is today one of the most popular Croatian tourist destinations, named “entertainment center of the Adriatic” by The Times and “Croatia’s new capital of cool” by The Guardian.[7]

UNESCO’s World Heritage Site list included the fortified city of Zadar as part of the Venetian Works of Defence between the 16th and 17th centuries: Stato da Terra – Western Stato da Mar in 2017.[8]

What to see in Zadar:

• Greeting to the Sun
• Sea Organ (Morske Orgulje)
• Cathedral of St. Anastasia
• The Roman Forum
• Church of St. Donatus
• Benedictine Monastery of St. Mary
• Sea Gate (Morska vrata)
• People’s Square
• Church of St. Simon
• Rector’s Palace
• Five Wells Square
• Captain’s tower
• Queen Jelena’s Garden (Botanical)
• Land Gate (Kopnena vrata)

ABOUT PARK OF NATURE VRANSKO LAKE

Vransko lake is the biggest lake in Croatia. Kamenjak viewpoint is part of the park and gives the most incredible views over the lake. It’s here that you will find a sightseeing point.
Once at the viewpoint, you can read the interesting information on educational boards or take a seat and take in the view from one of the stone benches. You can even use the telescope and spot the Kornati islands. From this height, you can even see the remote islands and the town of Pakoštane.
In addition, you’ll find two other great stops, the souvenir shop and everyone’s favorite tasting room. In the Kamenjak tasting room, you can sip on a cold glass of locally made wine or sample the many tasty kinds of cheese and olive oils surrounded by fascinating relics.