zadar.hr CAMPING ZADAR REGION Dear campers, The longest stretch of the marvelous, very picturesque and well-indented coast, and also the greatest number of islands of the “Thousand Island Coast” belong to Zadar County. Among them are Kornati National Park and Telašäica Nature Park as a micronesian series of glistening jewels. The Zadar region borders with four Croatian national parks: Plitvice, Paklenica, Kornati and Krka. Today Zadar County is among the most famous camping destinations in Croatia, with more than one hundred big and small auto camps that offer quality with modern technical features, ecological certifi cates and adequate programs of animation for families and the young. Auto camp „Zaton“ Nin is thus the fi rst and only Croatian camp with Supercamp features, according to the standards of the German ADAC and the prestigious chain „Leading auto camps“. Camp „Šimuni“ on the island of Pag and „Soline“ in Biograd na moru are proud members of the Croatian camping brand „TOP CAMPS“, while the naturist camp „Sovinje“ on the island of Pašman is one of the remaining pearls designed for nude camping lovers in Croatia. We point out to campers the new and fast motorway that makes it possible to quickly and easily reach the sea. The Zadar region is situated between the mountains and the Adriatic seacoast. It is characterized by various landscapes full of contrast, an excellent gastronomic offer and hospitable inhabitants. It is an area where culture, art and tradition are combined. A great number of hours of sun, gentle Mediterranean climate, mountain scenario, karst phenomenology, and the Adriatic coast known throughout the world for its beauty are good reasons for new experiences and an ideal vacation rich with varied activities. Welcome to the Zadar region! ARRIVAL BY AIR International Airport Zadar-Zemunik www.zadar-airport.hr BY BOAT www.jadrolinija.hr www.miatours.hr BY BUS Zadar Bus Station www.liburnija-zadar.hr 3 WE RECOMMEND: • Canoeing and rafting on the Zrmanja River • game fi shing on Lake Vrana • mountain climbing and rock climbing in Paklenica National Park • trekking along the Velebit trails or island trails • climbing on Velebit Paklenica, Aniä kuk (714 m) and Željina rocks on the island of Ugljan and Zamak rocks and Stogaj on the island of Pag • cycling along the marked trails on the mainland and islands • bird-watching, the ornithological reserves of Lake Vrana, Velo blato and Kolansko blato (Pag) • horseback riding, Polaêa racetracks • sailing in the Zadar archipelago • caving, Paklenica National Park-Manita peä (Manita Cave), Cerovaêke peäine (Cerovaêke Caves) (Velebit Nature Park), Modriä špilja (Modriä Cave), Strašna peä (Strašna Cave) (Dugi otok) return to nature Camping is a free choice. Every day, each Telašäica on Dugi otok, the karst Zrmanja camper has at his disposal 86,400 seconds River Canyon, and Lake Vrana near of pleasure in the manner that pleases Biograd. With 1,200 km of the most him most. indented coastline on the Mediterranean The Zadar region borders with four line up four rows of islands: from bigger - national parks under the protection of Pag, Dugi otok, Ugljan and Pašman, the Unesco: Plitvice Lakes, Paklenica to smaller - Silba, Molat, Olib, Premuda, Velebit Mountain Park, the unique Krka Iž, Ist, Rava, Zverinac, Vrgada, Sestrunj Falls and Kornati Islands. Nature parks and others. have the best preserved nature: 4 WE RECOMMEND: In Zadar: • Roman Forum from the 1st century, the church of St. Donatus from the 9th century - the most famous medieval basilica and the symbol of the city • Romanesque church of St. Grisogonus from the 12th cent. • Belfry of St. Mary from 1105 • Cathedral of St. Anastasia from the 12th cent. • Church of St. Simeon from the 5th cent. • Franciscan monastery and church of St. Francis • People’s Square with the City Loggia and the City Guard from the 16th cent. • Ramparts with the representative Port Gate and Land Gate from the 16th century • Five Wells Square, numerous palaces, villas and other monumental heritage. The surrounding area: • Church of the Holy Cross in Nin, from the 9th cent., the smallest cathedral in the world • Church of St. Nicholas in Nin, the only preserved example of Romanesque architecture • Cathedral of St. Mary in Pag, on the main square, the old tower, ramparts, Grand Duke’s Palace, convent of the Benedictine nuns • Monastery of St. Dujmo in Kraj, on the island of Pašman, dating from the 14th cent. • Monastery of St. Jerome in Ugljan, built in 1430. • Church of St. Hippolite • Church of St. Paul in Kukljica, dating from the 17th cent. the attractiveness of urban settlements The Zadar Region area combines churches and patron saints, ports and exceptional cultural and artistic heritages. seamen. The mainland area has preserved Old Croatian cities (Zadar, Nin, Biograd remnants of the cultural heritage, pre- and Pag) named ideal Renaissance Romanesque churches, fortresses, hill- cities, built with the precise feeling for forts, Roman villae rusticae, summer harmony and beauty, magnifi cent works houses. Stone clusters of houses and lanes of art that are being studied even at of island localities that have risen by the the present day as examples of urban, spontaneous urbanism of the centuries sculptural and painting value. In the and its occasions are still breathing with past, cities and localities on the coast life that is disappearing in the rest of the had their own statutes and coat-of-arms, Mediterranean. fortresses and fl ags, laws and customs, 5 ZADAR REGION CAMPS GUIDE Camps and camping sites in the Zadar region Zadar, coast and hinterland **** 3 camps *** 17 camps LEGEND ** 29 camps * 95 camps CAMP FEATURES Islands: Pag, Ugljan, Pašman Camp surface Camp capacity Number of arranged lots *** 1 camps ** 1 camps * 25 camps Completely Partly forested Camp lot hire for the Total: 171 camps forested camp camp entire season Useful information for campers It is not possible to enter the auto camp during the night. In case you arrive from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., you Possibility of Caravan space Dogs allowed can stay, for the fi rst night, in the parking lot next booking lots for the winter to the reception. The camping lot must be free by 1 p.m. at the latest on the day of departure. If this is not done an extra day will be charged. CAMP EQUIPMENT The driving speed in the camp is limited to 10 km/h. Number of showers Number of showers Number of wash- Motor vehicle driving is not permitted during the with cold water with hot water basins with cold afternoon and night rest, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and water from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Electricity attachment is the universal EU connection of 220 V, or 10A. Number of wash- Sink with cold Sink with hot basins with hot water water It is not permitted to spend the night in the open water or on any surface not reserved for camping. We wish you pleasant camping on one of the 15,392 camping places in the Zadar region. Washing machines Number of WC Number of WC for disabled Important telephone numbers Code number for Zadar: +385 (0)23 First aid 94 Chemical WC Surgery/physician Fire Brigade 93 drainage Police 92 Road Assistance (HAK) 987 Information on telephone numbers 988 SPORTS AND RECREATION General information 981 Zadar Mountain Rescue Service (GSS) Children’s Diving center Table tennis playgrounds Tel.: +385 (0)23 235-971 GSM: +385 (0)91 535-1754 Protection and Rescue Center 112 Tennis courts Bicycle hire Beachvolley Information on campers and camping lots indicated in the brochure are every year subject to changes, and, therefore, the Wellness publisher does not guarantee for its accuracy. 6 LEGEND Camp Inhabited area Protected area limits (nature park, national park, special reserve) Highway Main roads Local roads Railway River ZADAR REGION CAMPS Camping village ZATON ((** Address: 23232 Nin Tel.: +385 (0)23 280 215, Fax: (0)23 280 310 Contact person: Ankica Grbiä [email protected], www.zaton.hr Open: from May 1st to September 30 Auto camp ZATON Holiday Village is an ideal place for family vacation and entertainment. It is situated under the shade of a pinewood, surrounded by Mediterranean greenery, and everyone can fi nd a place for himself there. Zaton Holiday Village disposes of a surface area of 100 ha, of which the camp takes up 30 ha. The sand and gravel beach is 1.5 km long. There are 1,300 arranged camping lots with attachments for water, electricity and drainage, as well as 200 camping lots with electricity attachment. The auto camp is equipped with six modern toilet blocks. There is a rich catering offer, different restaurants, animation for all ages, rich sports offer and anchorage for boats. The auto camp has repeatedly been awarded with various acknowledgements (ADAC Superplatz, ANWB, Federcampeggio…). Camp features 30 5000 1300 Camp equipment 118 118 230 230 78 78207 8 26 Sports and recreation 8 Camp ŠIMUNI (** Address: Šimuni bb, 23251 Šimuni, island of Pag Tel.: +385 (0)23 697 441, Fax: (0)23 697 442 Contact person: Lana Božoviä [email protected], www.camping-simuni.hr Open: from January 15 to December 15 Auto camp ŠIMUNI is situated not far from the small fi shing village of Šimuni, on the shores of the island of Pag. A pleasant Mediterranean climate and a black oak wood offer shelter during hot summer nights. You will always fi nd your peace under the sun on the 3 km long beach of the auto camp. The auto camp extends over 35 ha, and it is full of attractive locations for camper, caravan or tent accommodation, while the camping lots differ in size and equipment.