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Veli Zal beach
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About
Veli Zal beach is located on the Adriatic Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 35th place out of 216 beaches in the Zadar region 24.6 km away from its center, the city of Zadar. It is one of the beaches of Dragove settlement, just 1.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and white pebble, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, partygoers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Veli Zal beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Bozava beach, which has a rating of 6.7.
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Veli Zal beach (Zadar) is located outside the Dragove settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Dugi island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Veli Zal beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
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What to do in Veli Zal beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
When it comes to what to do in Veli Zal 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.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant Lavanda• 4.6km
- Konoba Kadulja• 4.8km
- Bistro Božavka• 4.8km
- Restaurant Boxavia• 4.9km
Attractions
- Yugoslav Underground...• 2.4km
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Transport
- ZAD• 33.7km
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Localities
- Dragove• 1.9km
- Zadar• 24.6km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Veli Zal beach?
The beachline of Veli Zal beach is covered with white pebbles. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.
What are the key activities at Veli Zal beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Veli Zal beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Veli Zal beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Snorkeling
Is the Veli Zal beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Veli Zal beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Veli Zal beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Veli Zal beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Veli Zal beach?
The bar is located right on the Veli Zal beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurant Lavanda is the closest place located 4700 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Veli Zal beach?
There are 100 places to stay in the Veli Zal beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Veli Zal beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Veli Zal beach from parking?
The Veli Zal beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Veli Zal beach?
There are 4 attractions near Veli Zal beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Yugoslav Underground Boat shelter - Potkop Paprenica located in 2.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Veli Zal beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Veli Zal 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.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Veli Zal beach (Zadar County) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Veli Zal beach (Zadar County) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Veli Zal beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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