Luxury destinations · Zadar, Dugi Otok and the archipelago
Zadar and the Kornati
A Roman old town on a peninsula, and beyond it one of the Adriatic's most dramatic archipelagos.
Why Zadar
Zadar, Dugi Otok and the archipelago
Zadar's old town sits on a narrow peninsula of Roman and medieval streets. Offshore lie Dugi Otok and the Kornati, a stark, beautiful archipelago protected as a national park.
It suits travellers who want a city with character and long days at sea among islands with few people on them.
Best for
- Boat days and island picnics
- Couples and small groups
- Combining a city with the islands
- Travellers who prefer quieter islands
When to go
The year in Zadar
- Jan: Quieter
- Feb: Quieter
- Mar: Good
- Apr: Good
- May: Best
- Jun: Best
- Jul: Good
- Aug: Good
- Sep: Best
- Oct: Good
- Nov: Quieter
- Dec: Quieter
BestGoodQuieter, some services reduce
A guide, not a rule. Weather, events and opening dates change from year to year, so we check them for your dates.
Getting there
- Zadar Airport, including business aviation
- By private yacht to Dugi Otok and the Kornati
- A chauffeured car within the city
Signature experiences
What we arrange in Zadar
In seasonPrivate island picnic by boat
A cove reached only by sea, a table set on the rocks and nobody else there.
In seasonSunset sailing with a skipper
A private sailing yacht, a skipper and the evening light on the Adriatic.
In seasonPrivate chef cooking show at your villa
A chef cooks for you and with you, then serves dinner at your own table.
In seasonA photographer for your journey
A local photographer joins you for an evening or a day, so nobody has to hold the camera.
A sample three days
An idea, not a fixed itinerary
Arrival in Zadar
Arrive in Zadar
Sunset by the Sea Organ and dinner in the old town.
A day in the Kornati
A full day by private boat in the Kornati with a picnic in a quiet cove
Dugi Otok and the city
Dugi Otok's coastline, then back to the city
Planning your stay
Practical notes
Where to stay
City hotels in Zadar, and a small number of boutique island properties on Dugi Otok.
Combine with
- Split and the islands
- Krka National Park
Worth knowing
Kornati days depend on wind. We hold an alternative day where the plan allows.
Recognised and notable
- Secluded luxury accommodation among the olive groves of Dugi Otok
- Contemporary seafront accommodation in Zadar
- Kornati and Paklenica national parks
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