Close your eyes and imagine this…The scent of the sea in the air, the music of waves in your ears, winter wind “bura” refreshing your loungs and sometimes blowing so strong that you could recline on it with your back….Then, you open your eyes and see the most beautiful sunset in the world (like Hitchcock said). Now you know where you are! It must be Zadar, Croatia!

This is 3000 years old city in the Adriatic coast, with the population of 70 000 citizens. Zadar had been the capital city of Dalmatia for centuries and a lots of museums and old architecture can prove that. Today, Zadar is the place where old and new meet. The old part of town is especially nice, so when you come to Zadar you mustn´t fail to take a walk through the Kalelarga street, listen to the sound of unique Sea Organ, see how “Pozdrav Suncu” (“Greet the sun”) looks like during the night, enter the St. Donat’s Church, climb to the top of St. Anastasia Cathedral belfry (the view is amazing!) and visit the Archaeological museum.

People in Zadar are nice and friendly, so you can ask pretty girl or boy there to show you around the city! We recommend to take a ride in the rowing boat “barka” to come from the new part of town to the Old town. After walking through the sea promenade called “Riva” take a cup of coffe in the Arsenal club. Yust explore the city and fill yourself with Mediterranean spirit. Don´t forget to bring home a bottle of Maraschino liqueur for your friends!

And then,come again during the summer, Zadar leaves an absolutely new impression when it transforms in touristic centre of Dalmatia!

Youth Hostel Zadar (member of Hostelling International network) is situated at the seafront of the marina in Borik – a tourist area of Zadar. It is located around 4 km from the historic city center and 5km from the main bus station. There is a bus line connecting Borik with the city center, but if you prefer nice walks and healthy sea-flavoured air, you might as well get a bit of a sun tan walking to the city center.

The hostel has nice and clean rooms, a friendly staff, a small outdoor stage and a bar that serves not only a great cappuccino but also a nice cold “pivo” just when you need it. There is also a small pebble beach at crawling distance from the hostel for a dip in the Adriatic or watching the stunning Croatian sunsets.