North Dalmatia is the go to place if you want to experience some of the best of Croatia. There are many highlights on offer in North Dalmatia with an abundance of beautiful islands covered with historical stone villages, hidden coves and even festivals for the more adventurous traveller.
Zadar
Zadar is the ancient capital of Dalmatia. It is known for offering a combination of fantastic heritage mixed with a bustling modern holiday lifestyle. There are many cafés where you can enjoy a coffee with friends and the seafront is adorned with stunning architecture that makes you feel like you are exploring a metropolitan city. The architectural styles on offer here are a mixture of different periods of construction. You will find medieval structures alongside Roman style cafés and bars.
Pag
Pag is an island that is very easy to access. Because of this the island is very popular and as such there is much to see and do here. Locals produce delicious cheese, made from sheep's milk, and lace-making is also a popular trade here. Pag is also well known for Novalja, on the north of the island, and its open-air clubbing hotspots.
Novalja
Novalja is one of the most well known towns in Pag. The most common reason for people to visit Novalja is for the beautiful Zrce beach and the night-life on offer here. In Novalja you can find open-air nightclubs that are open at all times of day and night. It is possible to start your afternoon in a beach bar and party right through until the early hours of the morning. Novalja is a very popular destination with younger visitors but there is something on offer for all ages of party lovers.
Zrce Beach
Zrce Beach is located in Novalja which is a town in Pag. Zrce is well known for being a party beach. There are a vast array of different parties on offer here, as well as music festivals through the busier summer months. Zrce Beach attracts several of the big names in club music, including Chase & Status. There are events on offer during the summer months and it is possible to fill your entire break with beautiful drinks, fantastic music and dancing until the small hours if you so desire.
Murter Island
The island of Murter is a beautiful laid back island. Murter is a very accessible island thanks to its bridge connection with Tisno. Murter town is the main area of Murter Island and from here you can view delightful stone houses. Murter Island is very popular with tourists during July - September thanks to the beautiful weather on offer. There are only a small selection of hotels on the island but there is an abundance of private accommodation to hire and even camp-sites with stunning coastal views.
These are just a selection of the highlights on offer in North Dalmatia. There is a vast wealth of history just waiting to be explored and there are many activities suitable for the whole family. Day trips and excursions are very popular in North Dalmatia as there are so many beautiful islands located just a short boat trip away.