8. The Salt of the Earth
Wine, brandy and olives are prime examples of Zadar’s agriculture and viticulture, but they’re far from the only ones. At the Nin Saltworks, north of Zadar’s Old Town, biodynamic salt has been produced since Roman times, and the pre-industrial method hasn’t changed since. The unrefined, hand-harvested sea salt is produced with help from the burning sun, and visitors can get a quick science lesson in its production at the Salt Museum. Visit in late spring, summer or early autumn to catch the main harvest times.
9.Activities aplenty
Encircled by islands, coves, beaches and bays, Zadar offers visitors a plethora of heart-pumping, guilt-free activities. Sea kayaking operators can help guide you between Molat, Ist and the Zverinac islands, or you can paddle to beguiling Brgulje Bay and the island of Tovarjak’s pebblestone beach on a standup paddleboard. Elsewhere, the interior’s national parks are crisscrossed with scenic hiking trails, and the coast is biking heaven, delivering a soundtrack of lapping waves and hints of Adriatic magic.
For more information, visit zadar.hr
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