In summer, Zaton hosts tourist festivals, exhibitions, and cultural and entertainment events on summer stages. The summer programme also includes open-air cinema on a summer stage and a musical summer school for children.
Those choosing Zaton as their destination can search for a holiday apartment to rent.
Activities
The Zaton Holiday Resort has a fitness trail with stations and exercise equipment made of natural wood. The resort offers boat trips to Kornati National Park. The Zaton Holiday Resort also offers the “Zadar Sunset Tour”, a half-day boat trip from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for small groups of up to 11 people on a premium Axopar speedboat.
In Zaton, team sports, mini golf, cycling, various water sports, and sport fishing are available for individuals and families.
Culture and History
The parish church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Zaton dates back to 1670. Northwest of present-day Zaton are the remains of the three-nave medieval Church of Saint Andrew.
Kaštelina Tower was built by the Venetians to defend Nin against the Turks. Underwater surveys in a nearby bay uncovered the remains of three Liburnian boats in 1979–1987 and 2002–2003.
Getting There
Zadar-Zemunik Airport is approximately 30 kilometres from Zaton. Intercity buses run between Zadar and Zaton almost every hour.
Cuisine
Restaurants and konobas in Zaton and the surrounding area serve lightly prepared grilled dishes or dishes cooked under a peka, fresh fish, Sokol, pršut, homemade olive oil, wine, and rakija.
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