View Mediterranean on the mapA historic port known for its Roman ruins and the Sea Organ

Zadar

Zadar · Croatia · 44.09, 15.22

A historic city in Croatia's Dalmatian region on the Adriatic Sea. Its old town features Roman ruins, the Roman Forum, and stone streets, while modern attractions include the Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun. Alfred Hitchcock called its sunset one of the most beautiful in the world.

Port highlights

About 71,000 people

Population

Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry with continuous sunny weather, while winters are mild and often rainy.

Climate

Croatian (English is also used in tourist areas)

Language

Euro (EUR)

Currency

May to June and September are comfortable. Summer is hot and crowded.

Best time to visit

Local food

Fresh seafood, Dalmatian-style prosciutto (prsut), maraschino liqueur

Sights

Sea OrganGreeting to the SunRoman-era forum and Church of St. DonatusOld town walls and cobblestone alleys

Monthly average high / low temperatures

11°

5°Jan

12°

5°Feb

14°

7°Mar

18°

10°Apr

22°

15°May

27°

19°Jun

30°

21°Jul

29°

21°Aug

25°

17°Sep

21°

13°Oct

16°

10°Nov

12°

6°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: ZADAR · about 4.7 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

More expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)136 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, coffee and beer cost about the same; water, meals and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

€0.82

Water 500 ml

€2.60

Coffee

€13.00

Inexpensive meal

€3.35

Local beer

€5.00

Big Mac

Prices from nearby Split (about 117 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)