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Zaton beach is located on the Adriatic Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 5th place out of 216 beaches in the Zadar region 13.4 km away from its center, the city of Zadar. It is one of the beaches of Zaton settlement, just 1.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, families with children, seniors etc. It is very crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.
A significant part of the beach has a restricted access. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. Daily boat rental service is located nearby. This area has also a water park in the sea with various inflatable toys which constitute excellent activities for parents and children. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling, sup-surfing, diving. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.
Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
17 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Bilotinjak beach, which has a rating of 7.8.
Zaton beach is located in Zadar within Zaton, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light pebble
Japrsnji Kraj 0.8 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Caska 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Povljana 1.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White pebble, Turquoise pure water
Savar 3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Bosana 1.3 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Biograd na Moru 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Bilotinjak 0.7 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access
Nin 0.7 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Nin 0.6 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Sabunike 0.5 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Petrcane 1.6 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Zukve 0.6 km
What to do in Zaton beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Zaton beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
The deeper you dive, the more interesting the surrounding scenery - that's how you can characterize Zaton beach, but that doesn't mean that landscapes are uninteresting and it's better to spend all your time underwater. The fact is that one of the key activities on the beach is diving. Here you can scuba dive not only as a professional, but also a beginner, as there are several companies along the coast engaged in diving and diver training. Take advantage.
When it comes to what to do in Zaton beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Zaton beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.
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The coastline of Zaton beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For sunbathing and relaxing, Zaton beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The Zaton beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
Activities available on the ground:
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Zaton beach is partially protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Zaton beach for swimming is very positive.
Yes, the Zaton beach is good place for families with children. This is partly a hotel beach, part of the territory belongs to the hotel, and the rest of the beach is open to everyone. Only hotel guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
There are several buildings near the beach.
Zaton beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Zaton beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Burin is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
There are 2765 places to stay in the Zaton beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Zaton beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Zaton beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
There are 4 attractions near Zaton beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are St. Nicholas Church located in 1.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Zaton beach is August. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 10°C and water 12°C. See more details in weather section.
Zaton beach (Zadar County) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call Zaton beach a sunbathing beach. Comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas and for the most sophisticated tourists - a natural shade along the beach. A beautiful tan after taking a few sunbaths on this beach is ensured. The main thing is not to forget to use sunscreen and do not overdo with time spent in the sun. If in doubt, look at the user photos above.
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Zadar 1.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Biograd na Moru 0.9 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Pakostane 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Drage 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Zadar 1.8 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Split 3.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble
Premantura 1.5 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, White pebble, Turquoise pure water
Peroj 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light pebble
Kanegra 0.1 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Split 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White pebble, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Kalandra 1 km
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