Day trips from Zadar
7 hidden towns and nature spots within 150 km of Zadar, picked by Europe Revealed. Sorted from nearest to furthest.
25 km01 · Nature spotPaklenicaTwo dramatic limestone canyons rising straight from the coast.
Easiest by car from Zadar, about 40 minutes, to the park entrance at Starigrad.
65 km02 · Nature spotKrka (Skradin)A river town at the entrance to Krka National Park's waterfalls.
Park in Skradin and take the park boat up the river, or drive to the Lozovac entrance with a shuttle bus down to the falls. Both are about an hour from Split.
70 km03 · Hidden townŠibenikA stone maze of stairs and alleys below four fortresses, quieter than Split.
Buses run from Split and Zadar, about 1.5 hours.
85 km04 · Nature spotPlitvice LakesSixteen terraced turquoise lakes linked by waterfalls and wooden boardwalks.
Buses between Zagreb and Zadar stop at both entrances. By car, park at Entrance 1 or 2; Entrance 2 is closer to the upper lakes and usually quieter.
105 km05 · Hidden townTrogirA tiny medieval island town connected to the mainland by bridges.
Bus 37 runs from Split. Split airport is only about 10 minutes away.
115 km06 · Nature spotRastokeA tiny village of mills built over waterfalls, near Plitvice.
Easiest by car. It's right on the road between Zagreb and Plitvice.
140 km07 · Nature spotCetina River (Omiš)A green river canyon reaching the sea at a pirate town.
Buses run from Split, about 40 minutes.Questions
Day trips from Zadar: good to know
What are the best day trips from Zadar?
Our favourite hidden places near Zadar are Paklenica (25 km), Krka (65 km), Šibenik (70 km) and Plitvice Lakes (85 km). All 7 are on this page, sorted by distance.
How far are these places from Zadar?
All of them are within about 150 km of Zadar in a straight line, close enough for a day trip by car, and many by train or bus too. Check each place for how to get there.