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Zadar

Zadar holidays

Mid-size coastal city offering workable mix of Old Town peninsula, nearby beaches and road access to national parks.

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25°C SeptemberBest Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep3–6 nights

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At a glance

  • families wanting beach plus town
  • road trips to national parks
  • medium-length coastal stays

Trip cost

2 nights in Zadar≈ €410–€500 pp
Return flight
≈€233
Stay
≈€220
Food & local
≈€48

Includes the return fare from London Stansted. An estimate, not a quote — each booking happens separately with its supplier. How we work this out.

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Stays

Stays in Zadar

From €60/night · Typical €143 · 92 stays · for your 2 nights

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Getting to Zadar

  • AirportZadar Airport (ZAD)
  • Transfer optionsBus, taxi

Zadar Airport sits about 8 kilometres from the city with dedicated buses linking the terminal to the Old Town and main bus station, plus taxis.

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Flexible-date fares from London Stansted

October from €233 return cheapest

Typical €308 · 2 nights

Fri 23 Oct

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Areas of Zadar

A few places people base themselves, and who each tends to suit.

  • Old Town (Poluotok)Best for first-time visitors who want historic streets and seafront promenades within a compact, mostly pedestrian zone.
  • BorikSuited to families wanting child-friendly beaches and accommodation while remaining a short journey from the Old Town.
  • DikloGood for budget-conscious travellers seeking a quieter, more residential seaside area north-west of the centre.
  • ArbanasiAppeals to couples and visitors wanting a calmer neighbourhood with easy access to beaches and a short hop to the peninsula.
  • KolovarePractical for travellers who want a main city beach and nightlife while staying close to central streets.

Zadar weather by month

Zadar is warmest in July, when daily highs average 30°C, and coolest in January at 11°C. November is the wettest month at about 187 mm, June the driest at 40 mm. Taking warmth and rainfall together, June, July, August, September score best for a trip.

Best overall
June · July · August · September
Hottest
July · 30°C
Wettest
November · 187mm
How these figures are worked out

Monthly averages — multi-year historical data, not a standard 30-year climate normal or a forecast. Gold months are the best weather fit: each month scores on how close its average daily high sits to about 27 °C, with heavy rainfall counting against it, and months far outside that range are not ranked at all.

How we work this out

What each season is like

Spring
Pleasant for mixing town walks with early-season beach visits; some beach services and boat trips may still be limited.
Summer
Beach areas and Old Town bars become busy and weekend noise can carry, especially near central streets.
Autumn
Sea remains usable for a while and crowds ease, though some beachfront facilities and seasonal services scale back.
Winter
City continues functioning but beach and island options are reduced, making Zadar more of a local centre than a seaside holiday base.

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Compare Croatia destinations

Still deciding? Other Croatia destinations, with the same weather and typical-stay data behind them.

DestinationAugTypical stay
Dubrovnik30°C3–5 nights
Pula30°C3–6 nights
Split31°C3–6 nights
Zagreb28°C2–4 nights

Good to know about Zadar

Why go

  • Better suited than Split or Dubrovnik as a base for combining coastal days with Kornati and inland national parks by road.
  • Offers family-friendly beach neighbourhoods like Borik and Diklo within reach of the Old Town, which Zagreb lacks.
  • Feels less dominated by cruise ships and large resorts than Dubrovnik or some Istrian peninsulas.

Worth knowing

  • Old Town can be noisy at weekends and in summer, which may not suit light sleepers.
  • Public transport to some beaches and outlying areas is limited, so families may prefer having a car.
  • Seasonal focus means some beach bars and facilities close or reduce hours outside peak summer.