Info about Northern Dalmatia

Most of Croatia's more developed islands are located in Northern Dalmatia. Islands are divided into two groups: the group of islands belonging to the Zadar and the other group to the islands belonging to the Sibenik region. These regions have around 500 islands and islets. The well-known islands of Northern Dalmatia are Silba Island, island of Pag, island of Ugljan, island of Murter, island of Pasman, Zlarin Island, Molat Island as well as the group of islands which make up the Kornati National Park and the Telascica Nature Park on Long Island. On many of these islands guests will have the chance to see the stone ruins of many historical towns as well as beautiful vineyards and olive trees.



Thanks to their very long history which stretches back to Roman times,towns of North Dalmatia abound in historical monuments. Zadar is full of traces of different cultures that succeeded one another over the centuries. The Biograd Riviera is one of the most attractive tourist destinations on the Adriatic coast. The town of Sibenik was first mentioned in 1066, its Cathedral of Saint Jacob (inscribed in UNESCO Heritage list) from the 15th century was the crowning achievement of Juraj Dalmatinac's architectural work. In the hinterland there is the Krka River with its picturesque falls and the Visovac Lake, in the middle of which there is a small island with a Franciscan monastery.

Paklenica National Park with its hinterland of StariGrad (OldTown) comprises of two canyons, Large and Little Paklenica. Paklenica National Park is a magnificent karst phenomenon, with the steep canyons stretching up to 400m high.

The Kornati National Park includes some 140 islands. On Long Island there is the largest cove on the Adriatic, Telascica. Kornati truly is a paradise for sailors and tourists.