Area Guide
Petrčane is the perfect base for exploring northern Dalmatia — historic Zadar, the Plitvice Lakes, the Kornati islands and sandy beaches are all within easy reach. After every trip you return to the sea, right at your apartment.
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Petrčane Beach
Natural pebble-and-stone beach right by the house. Clean sea, peace and quiet, direct access from the terrace.
Zaton Beach
Calm bay with shallower water — ideal for families with small children. Warm sea and beach bars.
Nin Lagoon
The longest sandy beach in Croatia with a shallow lagoon. Healing mud, perfect for children and seniors alike.
Biograd na Moru
Lively seaside town with pretty beaches and a marina. Departure point for boat trips to the Kornati islands.
Zadar — old town
The Sea Organ, Greeting to the Sun, the Roman Forum and the narrow streets of the old town. A year-round destination.
Nin
Croatia's oldest royal town on a tiny island. Church of the Holy Cross, archaeological museum and a sandy lagoon.
Plitvice Lakes
UNESCO national park with 16 connected lakes and waterfalls. In autumn it is crowd-free and at its most colourful.
Kornati National Park
An archipelago of 89 islands — a full-day cruise from Biograd or Zadar. Snorkelling and secluded coves.
Šibenik
St James's Cathedral (UNESCO), St Nicholas Fortress and a lively historic centre by the harbour.
Krka N.P.
The Skradinski buk waterfalls with the chance to swim in the lakes. Loveliest in spring after the snowmelt.
Restaurants in Petrčane
The village has several restaurants serving fresh seafood, grilled fish and traditional Dalmatian cuisine.
Zadar — old town
Dozens of restaurants and cafés in the historic centre. The fish restaurants by the harbour are renowned.
Zadar market
A morning market with fresh fish, fruit and vegetables. A great place to stock up for cooking in the apartment.
Konzum
A Konzum store right in Petrčane — daily shopping, bakery, drinks and all the essentials within reach.
Zadar supermarkets
Konzum, Tommy, Kaufland, Lidl — all in Zadar. Ideal for a bigger shop after you arrive.
Pharmacy
Pharmacies in Zadar are open at weekends too. In high season one stays open around the clock.
Zadar Airport (ZAD)
Direct flights from London, Dublin, Vienna, Frankfurt, Warsaw and more. Operating all year round.
Zadar–Split ferry
A year-round ferry line through the islands. Handy for combining several destinations in one trip.
Arriving by car
The A1 motorway leads right to Zadar. Easy access from across Central Europe via Maribor or Graz and Rijeka.
