Dubrovnik and Dalmacija travel guide

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Around Northern Dalmatia Left ibenik Old Town Right Primošten Northern Dalmatia In the KrKa and Kornati national parKs, Northern Dalmatia possesses two of Europe’s most stunning natural oases – escapes of breathtaking beauty that enchant everyone from families with children to world-weary travellers. Beyond these two sublime retreats, much of the region is still relatively unexplored, leaving the coastal cities of Zadar and Šibenik relatively free of the tourist crowds. Zadar is a vibrant Adriatic city whose Old Town comes alive in summer with the bustle of pavement cafés and alfresco restaurants, while in the Cathedral of St James, Šibenik boasts one of Europe’s most spellbinding cathedrals, as well as a rambling Old Town of its own. Elsewhere, surprises such as the trim waterfront towns of Skradin and Novigrad await, and in the extreme north there is Nin, an outpost crucial to early Croatian history, where you will also find some of the best beaches in the land. Krka National Park Sights Zadar Old Town Šibenik Old Town Krka National Park Paklenica National Park Nin Primošten Tribunj Krapanj Skradin Novigrad 72 Preceding pages View of Zlatni Rat (Golden Cape), near Bol on the island of Bra
The Sea Gate, Zadar Old Town Zadar Old Town Having hauled itself back from economic meltdown in the 1990s, Zadar is once again a buzzing Adriatic city, complete with an attractive old core which juts out confidently on its own peninsula. This compact and largely pedestrianized area holds the city’s main attractions, including a Roman forum and the remarkable Church of St Donat’s (see pp30–31). Šibenik Old Town Given Šibenik’s unique position as a city that was founded and developed by the early Croats rather than the Romans or Venetians, it comes as no surprise that its old core is markedly different from the standard Adriatic template. The buildings are smaller, and the streets far narrower and tighterknit – a real warren, in which it is easy to slip back, in your imagination, through the centuries. In the streets below the castle, forget your map and just wander – but don’t miss the Cathedral of St James (see pp28–9, 37). Map C4 • Tourist info: Fausta Vrania 18. 022 212 075 Krka National Park This natural playground of pools, waterfalls and emerald lakes makes for a perfect daytrip. On a hot day, bring your swimwear, as the boat that brings you into the park from Skradin drops you off near Skradinski Buk, the best place in the park to cool off in the clear waters of the Krka River. The park is well prepared for tourism, with further boats heading off in search of Visovac Monastery, Krka Monastery and the waterfalls at Roški Slap – not to mention restaurants, cafés, ice cream stalls and souvenir shops (see pp20–21). Paklenica National Park Designated a national park in 1949, Paklenica has become the destination of choice for savvy Slovene and Italian climbers and walkers. This protected wilderness of vaulting limestone peaks rises from the coast through two sweeping gorges, which just beg to be explored. Velika Paklenica is perfect for day-trippers and walkers, while the more rustic and challenging charms of Mala Paklenica attract serious outdoor types. A network of lodges and mountain huts allows exploration of the higher peaks, though all the usual precautions, as well as local advice, should be taken (see p52). Map B2 • Park Office: Franje Tumana 14a, Starigrad-Paklenica. 230 369 202. www.paklenica.hr • Adm charge Lilies in the Botanical Gardens, Paklenica National Park Around Northern Dalmatia For the stunnning Kornati National Park See pp26–7, 77 73
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