Biograd na Moru Overview
Biograd na Moru is a town and port in northern Dalmatia, 28 km south of Zadar. Once the crown city of Croatian kings today Biograd on sea is a well-known tourist and nautical center as well as the center of the Riviera that goes by its name.
Its location in the middle of the Adriatic coast surrounded by 5 National Parks and 2 Nature Parks, the vicinity of the Kornati Archipelago and Lake Vrana, its long-standing tourist tradition are only some of the reasons for choosing Biograd as a destination for an interesting and dynamic vacation.
The city has grown into a size that is just right for living. It lies on a peninsula surrounded by modern marinas and a promenade with an unforgettable view of the Pašman Canal and the islands scattered in it.
On its northern side is the cove of Bosana and on the southern Soline. In front of the town are the islands of Planac and Sveta Katarina (St. Catherine) (with a lighthouse).
The picturesque Pasman Channel with a series of small islands protects Biograd and its riviera from strong winds from the sea, which is an advantage for swimmers and boaters.
An average air temperature in January is 7 °C and in July 24.5 °C, with annual rainfall reaching 840 mm.
The Soline Cove houses a large public sand beach and a pine forest. It is possible to bathe in the clear sea and rest on the pebble beaches under the shade of century-old pine trees. This is only at a distance of only one hundred meters from the center of the town.
The canal offers scattered green islands to those who like isolated places.
In the immediate vicinity (7 km) is Vransko Lake, the largest lake in Croatia, abundant in freshwater fish. It is situated in a pine forest, along the beach. The camp provides excellent opportunities for sailing and diving and also offers sailing and diving courses.
Biograd na Moru is a local trading and traffic centre, with good connections with its hinterland, surrounding coastal villages and small towns and the island of Pasman.
Economy is based on farming, fishing and tourism.
The town has a number of restaurants offering specialities of local and international cuisine.
The tourist development of Biograd started between the two world wars.
The first guest, the Czechs, started to visit Biograd during the 1920s. The first hotel was erected in 1935 on the location of the present hotel Ilirija.
A number of cultural and entertainment programs and sports events are offered in the summer months: folk feasts in the open; sports tournaments and competitions are regularly held.
Excursions to the Kornati Archipelago (by boat) are offered, as well as excursions to the nearby Telascica Nature Park.
In the immediate vicinity (7 km) is Vransko Lake, the largest lake in Croatia, abundant in freshwater fish. It is situated in a pine forest, along the beach. The camp provides excellent opportunities for sailing and diving and also offers sailing and diving courses.
Biograd is a port frequented by boaters whose destination is the Kornati Archipelago.
Regattas, sailing schools and other nautical activities are organized throughout the year.