Zaton Holiday Resort

Perhaps take a wander to the ruins of the tower at Kaštel Zaton (10 minutes’ walk) or head into Croatia’s oldest royal city, Nin (10 minutes’ drive) for one of the smallest cathedrals in the world and playful beaches. What’s life like in the former capital of Dalmatia? Find out for yourself on the stone islet of Zadar (20 minutes). Laidback vibes run free here, as it has an abundance of cafes and cool bars, a nice contrast to the mighty medieval churches and Roman ruins around. Extend your visit to Pag (50 minutes), an island with stony landscapes and more lively nightlife. Into nature, hike or bike around Musapstan Forest Park (25 minutes) or perhaps tackle the river rapids at Zrmanja on a kayak (an hour and 10 minutes). National parks certainly show up in this area too. At Krka National Park (an hour and a half), you can swim at the foot of waterfalls or follow the nature trails past traditional watermills and old monasteries. There are more falls for hiking at Plitvice Lakes National Park (two hours), home to a network of biodiverse lakes a startling blue colour.