Zadar, a Croatian coastal gem that mixes ancient history and Mediterranean marvels, lies northwest of Ravni Kotari, southeast of Rijeka, northwest of Šibenik, and some 150 km north of Split. The city of Zadar sits on a peninsula where the mainland, port, and Jazine Bay meet, while the Zadar archipelago includes around 300 islands and islets, making it a dream for boaters.