The described area encompasses the mid-Adriatic, that
is the northern part of Dalmatia , expanding over
two counties: Zadarska and Sibensko-kninska. The marine
area is characterized by a large number of islands, islets, and
reefs strung in many archipelagos – the islands
of Zadar, Kornati,
and the Sibenik archipelago. Numerous coves with beaches,
marinas and jetties offer a safe mooring for the boaters. In this
area there are also three national parks: NP
“Paklenica”, NP
“Kornati” and NP “Krka”; then there are nature parks: Telascica and Vransko
Lake, as well as the protected landscape Saljsko Field on Dugi
otok.
There are also the historic Croatian towns: Nin,
Knin, Zadar, Sibenik and Biograd. A series of fortified settlements stand
witness to the stormy past and the everlasting struggle of the
inhabitants to preserve freedom. UNESCO listed the Cathedral
of St. Jakov (Jacob) and the narrower town center of Sibenik
on their World heritage list.
The climate is Mediterranean , characterized by the mild and
relatively rainy winter, warm and sunny summer, and autumn is warmer
and often more showery than spring. The air temperature rarely
drops below zero. Transportation connections of this area are exceptionally
good, and it will be even more so once the freeway
Zagreb-Split is finished by the beginning of summer 2005.
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