Petrcane ( Zadar )

Tourist destination info Petrcane ( Zadar )

Petrcane is a small resort in the heart of Dalmatia, only 12km away from Zadar. The historic town of Nin is located near this beautiful fishing place. The beaches are pebbly and stone, with adapted accesses, while the entrance into the sea is partially sandy. A refreshing, dense pine tree forest stretches along the entire beach. Gastronomy enthusiasts can savor the delicacies of this region, as well as in the Dalmatian cuisine, in the restaurant “Marco Polo” and taverns “Amore” and “Mareta”.

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Zadar is a town of exceptional history and remarkably valuable cultural heritage. It is one of the most popular Croatian tourist destinations, named as the “entertainment center on the Adriatic” by the London Times, and the “new cool capital” by the Guardian. You can see the sea organ in Zadar, which offer an interrupted concert of mystical tones of the “Nature orchestra”, as well as Salute to the Sun, National Square, Five Wells Square, the silver and gold of Zadar, Forum, Fosa, Kalelarga and the antique glass museum Zadar. Visit different historical monuments such as: St. Donat church, St, Stosia Cathedral, St. Sime church, St. Mary church and convent, St. Frane church and convent, town walls, forts and gates, St. Krsevan church and numerous others.

Nin is a small town in the Zadar County with only 1500 inhabitants. The center of this town is a small island ( 500m in diameter) connected to the mainland by two bridges. It is famous for its rough past to which countless monuments testify, such as: St. Cross church ( “The smallest cathedral in the world”), St. Jakov church, St. Anselmo cathedral, the remains of the biggest roman temple on the east coast of the Adriatic, duke Branimir’s monument, Kraljevac square with a well, Statue of bishop Gregory of Nin, the coronation church St. Nikola, Lower town gates and the stone bridge. See the natural beauties of this area : Nin bay, the delta of Ricina, nature park “Solana Nin”, Nin harbor and the promenade.

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  • What our guests say about Petrcane ( Zadar )

    Excellent
    4.7
    Overall guest rating
    Atmosphere
    4.9
    Security
    5
    Beaches
    4.6
    Touristic offer
    4
    Friendly locals
    4.9

    • Excellent 5
      Jana
      Couple Czech Republic
      12/08/2024
      Klidná lokalita.
      Pláže, restaurace i kavárny nadosah.
    1/6

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