DESTINATION ZADAR, Croatia traditional Tourist destination Zadar Zadar archipelago Zadar hinterland OLD ROMAN PENINSULA THE LIGHTHOUSE in in VELI RAT,ON THE ISLAND CALLED ‘LONG OSLAND’ The motive of costume in Zadar hinterland

Nature parks & National parks NATURE PARKS TELAŠĆICA Dugi otok-Long Island Area of Mount Velebit-LAKE VRANA Area of the Zrmanja and the Krupa river NATIONAL PARKS on the map  

ZADAR TODAY Marina Row boat taxi 4 SAINT PATRONS: St Simon St Anastasia Row boat taxis from Zadar 800 year-old tradition ‘BARKARJOLI’ as they are called,have been connecting two ends of the port St Crisogono St ZOILO 3 ooo year old town 4 patrons

ZADAR IN THE near FUTURE 2 huge cinemas The Museum of glass Summer small fiestas Musical Evenings in StDonat Church Summer events… The Farewell to Sun New HUGE gymn events Millennium jump NIGHT OF THE FULL MOON in August …and much more…

ZADAR ISLANDS IN the last century Fishing, family gathering, silence, quiet life- men left islands looking for job - to become sailors, cooks… outseas. Women were rising their children alone. Then, after the 50-s in 20th century, sailors started coming home , becoming richer and more educated/skilled. They kept coming and going back. Islands grew bigger, tourism started.

ZADAR islands TODAY Today you can easily and comfortably get to the furthest island il less than one hour.Beautiful sandy beaches are ‘covered’ by ‘umbrellas’ of pine trees. Almost every bigger island has got its marina. VELI RAT has got the biggest one, as BOZAVA on the same island. Tourists arrive a lot. More than 340 islands in Zadar archipelago Almost every bigger island has its marina

ZADAR HINTERLAND before The first settlement of Zadar town in the BC time. VRANA LAKE- the biggest lake in Croatia. It’s situated some 30 minutes from Zadar.The area with lots of protected endangerous species of fish, birds, plants, herbs… FOLK DANCE HAS BEEN the basic traditional gathering for centuries. Every village has preserved their songs, dance, costumes…

ZADAR HINTERLAND TODAY Biograd n/m Nin Obrovac Benkovac The smallest cathedral in the world. Fishing/ nautic tourism Tourism/private accommodation The beautiful town on the river Zrmanja Some 40 min. from Zadar. Every 10th in month -a big fair day of old homemade products; cattle selling.Lots of people from wider area come. Tourist destination

tourism BEFORE NO HOTELS; NO TOURISM some 20 years ago Quiet, peaceful life on the docks of the river Krka. Beautiful sandy beaches were full of fish, shells, untouched nature Fishing was the only longlasting job, that made the people survive Small bays with few boats were resting peacefully

tourism TODAY Camping in Zadar area: Attraction: protected donkeys ZATON CAMPING Hotel accommodation Nautic tourism Sightseeing BORIK HOTELS ZADAR ROOFS in old part

Marines, activities for tourists Sailing Rafting Kanuing Paragliding Fishing Climbing Horse riding Diving Marina in Zadar CONDURA CROATICA, from 11. century boat

past still remains… 800 year tradition; boat taxis connecting two port sides Donkey run tradition on the island Sali, on Long Island Every island has its summer fiesta of flok dance, traditional food, drink, traditional homemade products display CRO HURDLE MARKET Lace from Pag Protected donkey TUNA-MOST EXPORTED FISH Smoked meat

Souvenirs yesterday, today, tomorrow Old village houses in stone CD-ROM of Damatian songs apron Old glass Easter eggs Marascino liquers- ZD BRAND Christmas cards by artists Homemade cards

Questionnaire: How old is boat taxi tradition: a) 600 years, b)700 years, c)800 years? Name three of the souvenirs in Zadar area How many National parks are in Zadar area:a)3, b)4,c)5 How many patrons are in Zadar: a)1, b)4, c)3 How old is Zadar: a) 1 000 years,b) 2 000 years,c)3 000 years? Name three activities for tourists today What animal is today protected species in Zadar Area:a) monkey,b)horse,c)donkey? How many islands are in Zadar archipelago: 230, b)330, c)430? What island is the biggest in Zadar archipelago? The most exported fish is: a)trout,b)salmon,c)tuna

ANSWERS: C) Lace, hurdle products, homemade apron… C) B) C) Mountain jumping, horse riding, fishing, diving, canuing… C) B) Long Island (DUGI OTOK) C)tuna