Beautiful beaches, daily excursions to national parks, exploring local way of life through sports and cultural events, good traffic connections and family friendly accommodation are only a few attributes you may expect on your family holiday in the Mediterranean village of San Antonio near Biograd.

We bring you 5 points as to why Biograd na moru is a perfect place for a relaxed, fun and bonding experience of stay for your family:

1. Beaches – naturally beautiful, safe and well kept

The beaches of Dražica and Soline are in the immediate vicinity of the Mediterranean Village of San Antonio and are known as one of the most beautiful, well-kept beaches with plentiful facilities in Central Dalmatia.

Sand, gravel, clean sea, terrain accessibility, thick pine forest providing shade, sports activities (aqua park, diving clubs, water sports) and a range of beach snacks are the common attributes of these beaches.

2. Leaping into Local Way of Life

Cultural events organized by the Tourist Board of Biograd offer a special experience through which one attains a tangible level of immediacy and a sense of belonging, while rural farms impress with the culinary splendour of local traditions.

The Slovenian Weekend is held once a year surrounding Labor Day promoting physical activity as an indispensable part of the holiday fun and entertainment.  A special emphasis is placed on including all members within participating families.
The Biograd Street Food Festival is being held daily throughout the summer, simultaneously at several locations within the city.  It creates a charming and relaxed atmosphere, while Gastro Biograd teems with authentic delicacies brought by local producers known as the culinary wizards of combining flavours of continental and coastal Croatia.

3. National Park Trips – Enjoyable & Educational 

The Mediterranean Village of San Antonio is within reach of natural phenomena: National parks of Kornati, Krka, Plitvice Lakes and Paklenica and the nature parks of Vrana Lake and Telašćica.

The following are some of the recommended educational and physically less demanding excursions:

• Boat Trip to Telašćica – this nature park is a small oasis of beauty located in the northern part of the Kornati archipelago, the most recognizable landscape of the island-splattered Adriatic coast. Telašćica is an impressive archaeological heritage site with valuable plant and animal species.  For a proper visit, we recommend a family trip by boat with the organized departures from Biograd.

For more content about the landscape contrasts of this natural phenomenon and a better insight into what you can visit in Telašćica, see here.

• Cycling Around Krka National Park – with only 45 minutes of driving away from the Mediterranean Village, this is an ideal opportunity to take advantage of Krka Bike, a network of cycling paths with a total length of 388 kilometers. The trails are circularly designed to avoid using the same trail on a return leg used on the outgoing leg from the starting point.  The park contains a total of 12 bike trails, of which 6 are classified as Track level trails, being best suited for the recreational, family type of ride.   The trails are marked with quality cyclo-tourist signage, while the materials with photos, maps and GPS coordinates are provided as well.

For more information about the karst beauty of the astounding Krka National Park, look here.

• Bird Watching and Kayaking at the Vrana Lake Natural Park – take a day trip and embark on a family quest to explore Vrana Lake, only 10 km and 15 minute drive away from the Mediterranean Village of San Antonio.  You will encounter three completely different landscapes: the sea coast, the Mediterranean swamp and the lovely pittoresque village settlements. Educational trails, bird watching, adrenaline park for children, kayaking and autochthonous specialties are an additional reason to enjoy a full-day tour of this marvellous landscape.

For a better insight on the biological uniqueness of Vrana Lake nature park, impressive range of native bird species and additional ideas on where to eat in the area, read here.

4. Traffic Connections 

Biograd is accessible easily and quickly – by car, plane, car, boat or plane.

The A1 highway is vital in connecting Biograd to the main cities in Croatia, such as Zagreb, Rijeka, Zadar, Šibenik and Split. Croatian highways are safe and well supported with service, but moreover provide a special experience where you get to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the surrounding landscape.

Highways in Croatia – Attributes:

• network exceeding 1,300 km
• 75 petrol stations, 124 rest areas, 86 coffee bars, 26 restaurants and 10 hotels
• Rest areas also offer a wide range of merchandise, catering services, use of public toilets, wi-fi internet, ATMS, roadside assistance, showers, pet facilities, and tourist information on the surrounding natural and cultural attractions.

There are a handful of rest stops on state and local roads in Croatia where you can park and enjoy the unique landscape.

Biograd is also in the immediate vicinity of Zadar Airport. Read more information about Biograd’s traffic connections at the link.

5. Family Friendly Accommodation

Intimate accommodation of stone bungalows, a dense pine forest providing a thick shade throughout the resort, children’s playgrounds, a spacious swimming pool, local food and organized entertainment for all age groups are our secret for an ideal family-friendly experience of stay in the Mediterranean village of San Antonio.

The pleasant scents of centuries-old pine trees and the soothing chirping of birds and crickets create a special ambience. A short walk takes you to Dražica beach and the center of the historic town of Biograd.

• 69 stone bungalows spreading over an area of 17.000 square meters
  • Ammenities: spacious bedrooms (family units consist of more rooms), bathroom with a shower or a bathtub and a terrace

• Large fenced yard in the shade surrounded with beautifully landscaped horticulture

• Delicious local food

The attractive outdoor swimming pool is located in the central part of the Mediterranean Village next to the restaurant and is a gathering place where adults sip their favorite cocktails while children play in the water.

Book Accommodation

Plan your holiday ahead of time, and book the comfortable and intimate place of stay for your family at San Antonio Mediterranean Village. Reach to us directly for a personalized booking service at info@sanantonio.hr or +385 91 2849152.

Lounging in charming stone cottages is an exceptional experience of a holiday stay, the unique kind available within the tranquil premises of Mediterranean Village of San Antonio.  The village is hidden within the century old pine trees only a few hundred meters away from the beach and within walking distance to the center of the historic town of Biograd.  At San Antonio you are secure, settled in your own oasis of intimacy and can enjoy the authentic cuisine, family-friendly accommodation and have easy access to several national parks reachable within half an hour of drive.

1. A Relaxing and Tranquil Stay

If your vision of spending an ideal holiday includes a natural environment, but not a typical camping setting, the Mediterranean Village of San Antonio is the right place for you. 

Imagine staying within pine tree woods with an easy access to the beaches of Dražica and Soline, as well as to the nearby attractions such as nature parks Vrana Lakea and Telašćica, national parks Plitvice Lakes and Paklenica, adrenalin based Biograd Fun Park and the historic town of Biograd na moru.

San Antonio Holiday’s collection of 69 cozy stone bungalows spread out on the area of ​​17,000 square meters accompanied by the charming chirping of local birds and crickets.

Accommodation Attributes: 

• Outdoor terraces with seating area
• All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, free wi-fi, LCD TV, shower or bathtub and phone
• Accommodation options are standard, twin, connect double, superior and family room types
• Bed sizes: double and twin bed sizes are 160 x 200 cm and 80×200 cm respectively 
• Room Areas: standard and twin rooms spread over 17m2, superior over 23 m2, while twin connect and family rooms over 34 m2 and 29m2 respectively   

More details on the room amenities per each type can be found here.

2. All-In One Offer: 

San Antonio offers a wide range of services, amenities and experiences for a fulfilling holiday:

• Swimming pool and a bar: The pool with crystal like dazzling water is a central social place in the village where your children will be entertained, while you enjoy your favorite cocktail.  

• Gastronomy: Simple, accessible, yet authentic & delightful are the appropriate attributes of San Antonio’s cuisine. Centrally located in the village, the restaurant uses organically grown ingredients within the vast range of croatian and international seafood & meat variant specialties.
• Beach:  only 300 meters from the beautiful Dražica Beach
• Well-connected and easily accessible: Biograd is easily reachable by car, plane, car, boat or the plane. Located in the heart of the Adriatic coast, Biograd is in the immediate vicinity of Zadar, offering airport, boat, rail and excellent access to the main A1 highway.
• Parking: Free parking is provided for all guests

3. Adrenalin-Based Fun, Natural & Historical Attractions 

What to See in a Near Vicinity?

• Fun Park Biograd at Mirnovec is a family friendly hotspot, ideal for exploring more than 30 adrenaline attractions and restaurants
• Vrana Lake Nature Park is an impressive natural phenomenon with crypto depressive features, a complex eco system with vast plant and bird species and as such is ideal for kayaking, observing indigenous bird species, visiting educational trails, cycling and tasting local delicacies
• Kornati National Park is a stone labyrinth of the most populated cluster of islands in the Mediterranean

What to See in a Nearby Biograd?

• Walk through the historical center of the medieval town of Biograd na Moru, once the capital of the Kingdom of Croatia from the 11th century, and enjoy the fascinating cathedrals and basilicas built by King Petar Krešimir IV.
• In the Homeland Museum, you get a close up view of found remains and an interesting insight of the famous merchant ship that sank in 1583.  Interesting trivia is that its exact location was not known for more than 400 years.

Experience a genuine Mediterranean style holiday in San Antonio Village that offers plenty of sun, clean sea breeze and relaxation on a lounger by the pool hidden in a dense, century old pine forest. Getting the quality sleep in the comfort of charming stone bungalows and sipping fresh smoothies by the pool while applying the local olive oil during tanning is just one way of how to start your Mediterranean day.

Century Old Pinetrees and Organic Ingredients

Mediterranean Village of San Antonio reflects our vision of a well-balanced family holiday. Despite its  close proximity to vibrant local sites, such as Dražica Beach (300 m) and the center of historic Biograd (10 minute walk), the complex is able to provide a peaceful experience of stay and a sense of privacy. The village spreads over 17,000 square meters and is populated by a dense pine forest thus keeping its facilities (69 stone bungalows, swimming pool and a restaurant) undisturbed.

All meals in the restaurant and drinks in the coffee bar by the pool use organic, fresh and locally grown ingredients, such as fresh meat and fish, organic fruits and vegetables.

Pool  – the Meeting Point of Fun

The outdoor swimming pool is located in the heart of the village, and as such is a central social place where your children will be entertained, while you enjoy your favorite cocktail with mint or a healthy smoothie made from local fruits and vegetables. Apply a layer of a home-made olive oil to your skin  while tanning in the morning sun, ideal time for this local climate.

Olives and Olive Oil – Did You Know?

As one of the oldest and healthiest foods with healing properties, olives contain a high concentration of copper, a metal necessary for building connective tissue, production of collagen, maintaining blood vessels and renewing skin, bones and joints.

The following 3 attributes associated with olives have positive effects on health:

1. Cancer prevention due to antioxidant properties
2. Prevention of heart problems associated with the hardening of arteries due to Biophenol compound
3. Prevention of ulcers and stomach cancer

Olive oil, on the other hand, makes the skin appear youthful and also helps with the weight loss.  This is enabled by the oil’s reduced insensitivity to insulin and its efficient break down of fat as well as by its aromatized extracts providing a greater sense of fullness.

Olive oil’s reputation for fostering youthful appearance of skin dates back to ancient times.  Olive oil is frequently one of the main ingredients in top quality masks and creams designed to repair nails and hair. According to a popular belief, olive oil is also attributed with aphrodisiac properties, as it is believed to give strength and vitality to love partners.

Biograd and its surroundings offer a vast array of holiday experiences such as activities in outdoors or exploring of cultural and historical heritage. Did you know that Biograd had been the historical seat of Croatian kings and is surrounded by 3 national parks and 2 nature parks? Biograd is also located within a near vicinity of the largest adrenaline park in this part of Europe. Web ring you 9 fun facts about Biograd.

1. The Heart of Croatian Kingdom

The story of Biograd goes back to the 12th century when it was the official seat of Croatian kings and bishops.  It’s most notable piece in history was marked by the coronation of the Croatian-Hungarian king Koloman in 1102.  In the later periods (15th to the end of the 18th century) the city had to cope with destruction, given that it was a territorial part of the Republic of Venice which was involved in continual wars with the Ottoman Empire.  More on Biograd’s historical heritage can be found here.

2. Close Vicinity to 3 National Parks and 2 Nature Parks

Biograd na moru is located close to the Kornati, Paklenica and Krka national Parks as well as to the Vrana Lake and Telašćica Nature Parks.  A more detailed description of the recommended activities during a particular season in the year can be found here.

3. Largest Fun Park in the Region

Fun Park Biograd is the largest theme park in this part of Europe, offering a spectacular entertainment experience for the whole family in the heart of the Adriatic coast.  It has a total of 26 attractions and 4 dining outlets. Great asset of this park includes series of thematic events such as concerts, foam disco tropic parties, fireworks, raffle games, bull riding and archery types of challenges.

Fun overdose effect can be experienced through the exploratory, adrenalin and virtual types of activities.  Find more details at the following link.

4. Surreal Beaches

Sand, pebbles, crystal clear sea, shade provided by pine forests and an array of sports facilities and food outlets are the common attributes of the nearby Dražica and Soline family beaches.

In addition to the common attributes of cleanliness, accessible terrain and the supporting infrastructure, the beaches offer specific services such as scuba diving lessons or the enormous water slide.

For a more detailed overview of what to expect at these beaches read here.

5. Rural Farms

Family owned inland farms in the vicinity of Biograd are the best kept secret of the Biograd region and as such are some of the best places to savor the local culinary tradition. Delicious snack, a glass of Dalmatian wine while listening to the family stories of your hosts in an old stone house takes you back in time.  We recommend Mićanovi dvori, OPG Odžaković, Vrata Velebit, Kuća dalmatinskog prosciutto, Vina Vrsaljko and wineries Bačić and Kaštelanac.

6. Biograd Boat Show

Biograd Boat Show is the unique and largest Central European nautical fair. For years, the show has captivated passionate lovers of sailing.  Biograd na Moru has two marinas and as such is a significant nautical center. The fair annually brings over 600,000 profesionals from the nautical, shipbuilding, hospitality, tourist agency and destination experience industries.  

7. Sunken Venetian Ship from the 16th Century

Sunken Venetian ship from the 16th century as part of the same tour tells historical details about the famous merchant ship that sank in 1583 and whose exact location was not known for more than 400 years. The treasure from the Venetian ship was accidentally discovered by fishermen from Murter in 1967. Today, more than 10,000 valuable objects are part of the “Cargo of a Sunken Vessel from the 16th century” collection in the Homeland Museum of Biograd na Moru.  

8. Active and Adrenaline Based Day Trips in Nature

Vrana Lake is a unique natural phenomena providing opporunities for the adventurous and exploratory holiday experience.  Take an easy ride along the 40 km long cycling path surrounding the lake. Along the trail you will witness a magnificent mix of colors with irresistible scents of wild plants. Some parts of the trail are populated with the thick pine forest providing a nice refuge from the sunrays, and as such are ideal for a stop over to take a break and replenish.

Whether you are a family, group of friends or a couple, the park provides plenty of activities ranging from the children’s adrenalin park, kayaking, bird watching, educational tour accompanied by a guide, sport fishing and tasting of home made delicacies at the sightseeing point Kamenjak. For a more detailed description of biodiversity of the lake, please see here.

9. Signature Mediterranean Lodging

Our vision of a well-balanced travel is embodied through San Antonio Mediterranean Holiday Village due to its micro and macro location.  Besides from being within easy reach from the historic city of Biograd, national and nature parks and other attractions,  the village provides unprecedented comfort thanks to its configuration.  It is a charming collection of comfortable stone bungalows, hidden among the century old old pinetrees which provide soothing scents accompanied by tweets of local birds and crickets. While peaceful and quiet, collection of 69 bungalows spread over an area of 17.000 square meters. The settlement is only 300 m away from the beautiful Dražica Beach.

The pool with crystal like dazzling water is a central social place in the village where your children will be entertained, while you enjoy your favorite cocktail. Bungalows provide modern amenities, include spacious bedroom, a bathroom with a shower or a bathtul and a terrace with a seating area. Family units consist of two bedrooms that share a bathroom and a terrace.

Simple, accessible, yet authentic & delightful are the appropriate attributes of San Antonio’s cuisine. Centrally located in the village, the restaurant uses organically grown ingredients within the vast range of Croatian and international seafood & meat variant specialties.

Staying at the Mediterranean Village of San Antonio near Biograd na Moru allows you to explore a vast array of signature experiences throughout spring, summer and autumn seasons.  Pleasant temperatures, proximity to the Roman city of Zadar and to the UNESCO world heritage sites of the Renaissance towns Šibenik and Trogir as well as to the national parks of Paklenica, Kornati and Krka make San Antonio a perfect holiday base from which to explore the nearby attractions.

We bring you a seasonal guide outlining the recommended experiences within a close reach of Biograd during the period from May to September.  These include activities in the outdoors within nature, exploring historical and cultural heritage sites in the cities and enjoying the beaches of the Adriatic.

Biograd na Moru is a part of Central Dalmatia where the Mediterranean and sub-Mediterranean climate prevails, with temperatures ranging from a pleasant 20°C to a hot 35°C in the period from May to September.

May:

• The first appearance of noticeably longer days and visible stabilization of the weather
• Temperatures range from pleasant 15° C to a moderately warm 25° C,
• Advantages: less crowds, more favorable prices, less heat with small chances for rain and wind
• Things to do?
  • Active holidays in nature, such as cycling around Vrana Lake
  • Hiking throughout Paklenica National Park
  • Discovering historical heritage found in the Roman city of Zadar and UNESCO World Heritage site in the Renaissance town of Trogir
• Distances from the Mediterranean village of San Antonio:
  • about 10 km and 15 minutes drive to Vrana Lake
  • Up to 45 minutes drive to Paklenica National Park
  • Up to 30 and 45 minutes drive to Šibenik and Trogir via the A1 highway

June:

• The month during which first summer heat occurs
• Air temperatures range from 25° C to 30° C, while the sea warms up to a pleasant 24° C, enabling first seasonal swims:  usually the swimming seasons starts in the middle of the month, at times even at the very beginning of June/end of May
• Things to do?
  • Enjoying the pebble beaches of Dražica and Soline, protected by pine forests
  • Boat trip to Kornati
  • Kayaking on Lake Vrana

July and August:

• Mostly dry and hot period with air temperatures ranging from 30° C to 35° C with long days
• Things to do?
  • Swimming on secluded beaches far from the crowds
  • Enjoying local culinary events and folk festivals during the main season in Biograd and surrounding towns
  • Swimming in Zrmanja river within Krka National Park and a trip to a nearby town of Šibenik, distinguished for its cathedral of St. Jakov included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
  • Exploring Kornati seabed while diving
  • Family fun at the local beaches: Soline and Dražica in Biograd

September:

• Air temperatures ranging from 25° C to 30° C
• Advantages: less crowds, more favorable prices, less heat with small chances for rain and wind
• Things to do?
  • Swimming and diving are usually still possible during the first half of the month
  • Savoring the culinary tradition of rural farms in the vicinity of Biograd and tasting Dalmatian prosciutto and cheese, fish soup, grilled octopus and fritters. Recommendation: Mićanovi dvori, OPG Odžaković, Vrata Velebit, House of Dalmatian prosciutto, Vins Vrsaljko and Bačić and Kaštelanac wineries.
  • Discovering the fascinating cathedrals and basilicas of Biograd, a medieval city built by King Petar Krešimir IV in this once 11th-century capital of the Kingdom of Croatia
  • Bird watching, educational trails, adrenaline park for children on Vrana Lake

Plan your holiday in the Mediterranean Village of San Antonio and embrace the Mediterranean way of life.   Habits such as a light excercise, spending the time outdoors in Central Dalmatia, characterized for having more than 2,700 hours of sunshine a year and enjoying simple life pleasures such as napping and enjoying delicious cuisine present aquality lifestyle and all can be found in San Antonio.

Mediterraneans Live Longer

The Mediterranean way of living and a climate rich in sunlight have contributed to what has long been known as the perfect formula for a long and healthy life.  This idea has been supported by a series of longitudinal studies observing the daily habits of locals across Nordic and Mediterranean regions in Europe, America and Asia.  Results have found that the inhabitants of Mediterranean countries have a significantly lower blood pressure, a lower rate of cardiovascular diseases and cancer which yields in longer overall life expectancy compared to the average global results (Keys, 1958; Buettner 2019).

1. Being Outdoors

Positioned only a few tens of meters away from the sea promenade, Mediterranean Village of San Antonio is an ideal spot to spend time outdoors during all seasons. In the summer, you may enjoy swimming on the enticing nearby beaches of Dražica and Soline, while in autumn and spring, a beautiful this promenade becomes your companion to be used for light walks taking you straight to the exciting center of Biograd na Moru, an intriguing city with cultural and historical heritage. Just 10 km and 15 minutes drive from San Antonio, you may also enjoy cycling on the scenic 40 km long bike trails within the Vrana Lake Nature Park, an extraordinary site where the land blends with water, overgrown with rushes, sedges, reeds, and flowers of magnificent colors providing a home to over 256 species of birds. During your stay in the Vrana Lake Nature Park, indulge in bird watching, kayaking while your children can spend some fun time in the nearby adrenaline park.

2. More than 300 Hours of Sunlight in a Year

A stay at the Mediterranean Village of San Antonio means that you are located in the heart of Central Dalmatia, a region rich with daily sunlight.  The sun is a natural anti-depressant because the light reaches the brain through the optic nerve and activates the mood center afterwhich one feels happier and more energetic. This notion is supported by several studies, the two of them being completed at the University of Zaragoza and the Psychiatric Hospital of Sant Joan de Déu in Barcelona.  The studies have found that exposure to the sun for several weeks has a therapeutic effect against mild to moderate depression (Serrano Ripoll et al., 2014).

Sunny weather makes a tranquilizing ambience of stone bungalows surrounded by the century old pine trees within the premises of the Mediterranean Village of San Antonio even more enjoyable.   More than 2.700 hours of sunlight per year call for day trips to some of the most prominent natural attractions within Central Dalmatia: National Park Kornati, Plitvice Lakes National Park and National Park Krka. Those are the most visited national parks in Croatia, and as such are inevitable oases of beauty providing peace and tranquility to all searching for beautiful outdoors and pure natural surroundings.

3. Simple Life Pleasures

Culinary delights, quality afternoon sleep and good vibes are an integral part of the mediterranean lifestyle. Feeling relaxed and comfortable is also an important part of the culinary experience.  Such state of mind has been found to be an integral part of preferable lifestyle habits in research results that measured the extent to which certain mediterranean habits reflect on the length and quality of life (Keys, 1958).

Variety, authenticity and delicious scents are the main attributes of the culinary offer within the Mediterranean Village of San Antonio, and the restaurant itself is located in the center of the village serving as a place of gathering and socializing. The ingredients are organically grown and used in some of the most authentic specialties embracing the local Croatian and Mediterranean cuisine.

Aftrenoon napping – The term of siesta is often used to make fun of lazy southerners, however some studies have shown that afternoon napping has beneficial effects on personal health. Research studies by the Medical Faculty of the University of Athens and the Harvard Medical School have shown that napping reduces the risk for developing cardiovascular diseases and hence the incidence of premature death (Stang, Dragano et al., 2012). The research analyzed data on more than 20,000 Greeks between the ages of 20 and 86 participating in a European cancer study.  Among the questions they answered was a question on whether they sleep in the afternoon and how often. The results showed that a risk of death from heart disease was 34 percent lower in people who slept in the afternoon.

Biograd na Moru is only a 15-minute walk from the Mediterranean village of San Antonio and is an inevitable destination for exploring the historical and cultural heritage. Traditionally known as a holiday spot thanks to its proximity to the natural attractions such as Kornati National Park and Lake Vrana Nature Park, this picturesque medieval gem has it’s own share of historical intrigues worth exploring.

Royal Town

The story of Biograd goes back to the 12^th century when it was the official seat of Croatian kings and bishops.  It’s most notable piece in history happened on the occasion the Croatian-Hungarian king Koloman was coronated in 1102. About hundred years later, the city provided shelter to the refugees fleeing Zadar from the Crusaders, while in the later periods (15th to the end of the 18th century) it had to cope with destruction, given that it was a territorial part of the Republic of Venice which was involved in continual wars with the Ottomans Empire.

Prominent Monuments

The most prominent building in the old city center is the Church of St. Anastasia, patroness of the city. It was built in the middle of the 18th century, and is dedicated to the martyr Anastasia (Stošija) from Srijem. The church has numerous peculiarities, and it is highlighted by the statue of the patron saint on top of the gable.

Church of St. Anthony was built in the 19th century on the sea coast, at the bottom of a deeply indented cove – Jaza, and due to the filling of the terrain and the construction of residential buildings in the 20th century, the church has since remained at a lower level than the surrounding terrain. This one-nave church is covered with a wooden roof, while the semicircular apse is vaulted with a semi-dome and covered with stone slabs.

The remains of the St. John the Baptist Basilica is the story of the Benedictine monastery from the 11th century, which was built by the Croatian king Petar Krešimir IV. Unfortunately, it was razed to the ground a hundred years later during a campaign launched by the Republic of Venice. The Benedictines fled to the city of Šibenik, before moving permanently to the island of Pašman, establishing churches of St. Kuzma and Damjan.

Did You Know?

• Walking tours will give you an insight into historical intrigues of this medieval Croatian town. You will hear details about legends and historical figures, such as Pope Alexander III who sailed through the Pašman Canal in 1177, as well as the story on what it was like to see the world-famous singer Beyonce Knowles celebrating her birthday on her yacht in the same canal.

• Sunken Venetian ship from the 16th century as part of the same tour tells historical details about the famous merchant ship that sank in 1583 and whose exact location was not known for more than 400 years.

• The treasure from the Venetian ship was accidentally discovered by fishermen from Murter in 1967. Today, more than 10,000 valuable objects are part of the “Cargo of a Sunken Vessel from the 16th century” collection in the Homeland Museum of Biograd na Moru.

• The local Homeland Museum was built on the ruins of the medieval walls at the end of the 18th and the beginning of the 19th century, and as part of it, the District Court established for the Emperor and King Franjo Josip I – in 1876 operated for a number of years. The museum preserves valuable monumental heritage as part of collections that include archeological, ethnographic, historical, artistic and special collection “Cargo of sunken broad from the 16th century”.

Get a first hand overview of your flying options for the summer of 2022 and take a look at the updated list of airlines connecting the Mediterranean Village of San Antonio through a nearby Zadar Airport from 63 different European destinations.  The airport is only 25 km and a 25-minute drive away from San Antonio.

The Best Airline Connectivity on the Record

This year, a total of 13 airlines are operating at the Zadar Airport in Zemunik.  Ryanair, the largest European airline, offers the most impressive list which includes 45 European destinations with a total of 118 weekly departures and 118 arrivals to Zadar.

Zadar Airport is directly connected to 63 destinations in countries of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Ireland, Hungary, the Netherlands, Norway, Germany, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, United Kingdom and to the two domestic destinations: the city of Pula and the capital of Zagreb.

Direct flights connect Zadar to:

• 63 destinations in Europe
• 20 foreign countries
• 372 weekly operations (186 departures and 186 arrivals)
• 13 airlines

2022 summer flight schedule of Zadar Airport

In order to easily plan your journey, we bring you a comprehensive overview of the flight schedule of all airlines that plan more than 370 weekly operations in Zadar. The list of airlines includes Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Croatia Airlines, easyJet, Eurowings, Flyr, Luxair, Ryanair, Transavia, Tuifly, LOT, Lufthansa and Air Serbia.

Legend: 1-Monday, 2-Tuesday, 3-Wednesday, 4-Thursday, 5-Friday, 6-Saturday, 7-Sunday

Country	Destination	Airline	Flight Days	Number of flights per week	Availibility Period
Austria	Vienna	Austrian Airlines	1,2,3,4,5,6,7	7	until September 25th
			1,3,4,5,6,7	6	September 26th -October 2nd
			1, 3, 5, 6, 7	5	October 2nd – 9th
		Ryanair	1, 3, 5 &7	4	4 x weekly till the end of September; 3 x weekly until the end of October
Belgium	Brusseles Charleroi	Ryanair	1, 2, 4, 6	4	until the end of 10/2022
	Brusseles International	Tui Fly	3, 6	2	until the end of 09/2022
		Brusseles Airlines	6	1	until October 8th
Bulgaria	Sofia	Ryanair	3, 7	2	until the end of 10/2022
Czech Republic	Prague	Ryanair	2, 4, 5, 6	4
Denmark	Aarhus	Ryanair	1, 5	2	until the end of 09/2022
Finland	Helsinki	Ryanair	1, 5	2
France	Paris Orly	Transavia	2	1	until the end of 10/2022
	Paris Beauvais	Ryanair	3, 6	2
	Bordeaux	Ryanair	1, 5	2
	Marseille	Ryanair	2, 4, 7	2
Croatia (Hrvatska)	Zagreb	Croatia Airlines	1,3,4,5,6,7	8
Italy
	Pisa	Ryanair	3, 6	2	until the end of 08/2022
	Milan Bergamo	Ryanair	1, 4, 6, 7	4
	Bari	Ryanair	4, 7	2	until the end of 09/2022
	Bologne	Ryanair	4, 7	2
	Turin	Ryanair	1, 5	2
	Naples	Ryanair	1, 5	2
	Rome Campino	Ryanair	1, 2, 4, 7	4	until the end of 10/2022
Ireland	Dublin	Ryanair	3, 7	2	until November 5th
Luxemburg	Luxembourg	Luxair	6	1	until the August 27th
Hungary	Budapest	Ryanair	4, 7	2	until the end of 10/2022
Netherlands	Maastricht	Ryanair	1, 5	2
	Eindhoven	Ryanair	4, 7	2
	Amsterdam	easyJet	2, 7	2	until September the 4th
	Rotterdam	Transavia	1, 3, 6	3	3 x weekly until the end of 08/2022; 2 x weekly until the end of 10/2022
Norway	Oslo	Flyr	3, 6	2	until the end of 09/2022
	Bergen	Flyr	6	1	until August 13th
Germany
	Dusseldorf International	Eurowings	1, 3, 5, 6	4	4 x weekly until the end of 08/2022, only on Saturdays until the end of 10/2022
	Dusseldorf Weeze	Ryanair	2, 4, 6, 7	4	until the end of 10/2022
	Cologne	Eurowings	2, 6	2	2 x a week until the end of 08/2022; 1 x a week until October 15th
		Ryanair	1, 3, 5	3	until the end of 10/2022
	Berlin	Ryanair	1, 5	2
		easyJet	2, 6	2	Until the end of September 3rd
		Eurowings	6	1
	Bremen	Ryanair	3, 6	2	until the end of 10/2022
	Frankfurt International	Lufthansa	1, 3, 6, 7	4
	Frankfurt Hahn	Ryanair	1, 5	2
	Hamburg	Ryanair	1, 5	2
	Karlsruhe / Baden – Baden	Ryanair	1, 2, 6	3
	Memmingen	Ryanair	2, 4, 6	3	3 x a week until the end of 09/2022; 2 x a week until the end of 10/2022
	Nuremberg	Ryanair	2, 4, 6, 7	4	until the end of 10/2022
	Stuttgart	Eurowings	1, 3, 5, 7	4	4 x a week until September 11th; 1 to 2 x per week until October 15th
	Munich	Lufthansa	3, 6, 7	3	until the end of 10/2022
Poland
	Gdansk	Ryanair	2, 6	2	until the end of 09/2022
	Krakow	Ryanair	1, 3, 5, 7	4	4 x a week until the end of 09/2022; 3 x a week until the end of 10/2022
	Warsaw  International	LOT	6	1	until August 27th
	Poznan	Ryanair	2, 4, 6, 7	4	until the end of 10/2022
	Warsaw Modlin	Ryanair	2, 7	2
	Wroclaw	Ryanair	1, 3, 5	2
	Rzeszow	LOT	6	1
Romania	Bucharest	Ryanair	3, 6	2
Serbia	Beograd	Air Serbia	2, 4, 6	3	until September 10th
Sweden
	Växjö Smaland Airport	Ryanair	3, 7	2	until the end of 09/2022
	Stockholm Arlanda	Ryanair	3, 7	2	until the end of 10/2022
	Göteborg Landvetter	Ryanair	2, 6	2
Switzerland	Basel	easyJet	1, 3, 4, 6	4	until September 1st
U.K.
	Birmingham	Ryanair	3, 6	2	until the end of 10/2022
	Bournemouth	Ryanair	2, 6	2
	Edinburgh	Ryanair	4, 7	2
	Leeds Bradford	Ryanair	2, 6	2
	Liverpool	Ryanair	4, 7	2	until the end of 09/2022
	London Gatwick	easyJet	2, 6	2
	London Stansted	Ryanair	2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7	5	5 x a week until the end of 09/2022; 4 x a week until the end of 10/2022
	Manchester	Ryanair	2, 6	2	until the end of 09/2022
	Newcastle	Ryanair	3, 7	2	until the end of 10/2022

From our wide range of day trips, one that stands out is the often-forgotten gem in the Croatian Adriatic – island Vrgada. This unique island is in the southeastern part of the Zadar archipelago, not far from Pakoštane. Among the pebble and sandy beaches, the island is armoured with dense pine forests and crystal-clear sea, making it a perfect hideaway during hot summer days.

This 3km long island is surrounded by hills up to a height of 112m on its south and north. Since there are no cars on the island, Vrgada is a unique place where a good vacation is guaranteed, and everything you need is just a stone’s throw away.

The golden beach of Vrgada

This island was named golden due to its beautiful and spacious gold sand beaches that you certainly won’t find anywhere else on the mainland. One of the most beautiful beaches, not only on the island, but also on the Adriatic in general, is a beach called Pobrizi. This sandy beach is sunlit and surrounded by rocks, and only a walk away from another small island named Artina.

Even though the island is a perfect place to get away from civilization and today’s turbulent world, you can easily find restaurant and bars to socialize at. For an unforgettable experience, climb the streets to the Church of the Holy Trinity, from where you have a perfect view of Pakoštane, Kornati and Velebit. For those who want to experience untouched nature and return to the past to experience the Mediterranean as it once was, we recommend visiting Vrgada.