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Petrčane
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about Petrčane
Peaceful setting, Mediterranean vegetation, wonderful view at the crystal clear Adriatic Sea and islands make apartments Lisica in Petrcane a perfect vacation choice.
Petrcane is a small tourist place located 12 kilometers west of Zadar in the direction of Zadar, Nin and the island of Vir. It is situated between two large capes, Punta Skala and Punta Radman, surrounded by dense pine forests and olive groves. Beautiful nature was a fundamental prerequisite for the development of tourism and it is not a coincidence that one of the first tourist facilities were built here, in Zadar County.
Petrčane then
According to the historical remains Petrčcane is 900 years old, and according to legend it was named after two brothers, Peter and Zane.
It used to be a small fishing village, but in early 70-ies of last century, it began to develop the tourist industry of this village. Well, for several decades it is on the most famous tourist maps of the Adriatic. During a year several thousands of tourist visit this picturesque place.
Petrcane is well known for its dense pine forests and beaches for all Gust: rocky, pebble and sand. The sea is crystal clear, so it provides great holidays for families with small children.
In the Middle Ages there were the estates of the Zadar monasteries. On the border with neighboring Kozino, it is church ; St.Bartholomew (13th century) on which facade is a massive tower .
what to visit
National Park Paklenica
The canyons of Velika and Mala Paklenica, and the rest of the park is exceptionally rich in geomorphological phenomena, attractive scenery and untouched nature.
National Park Kornati
It occupies an area of 220 km2 and includes 89 islands, islets and reefs with about 238 km.
Krka National Park
With its seven travertine waterfalls and a total drop of 242m, Krka is a natural phenomenon.
what to visit during your stay in Petrčane
Nature Park Telascica
One of the largest bay on Long Island, the only natural park on the sea.
Nature Park Velebit
In 1978. UNESCO declared Velebit as a World Biosphere Reserve.
Nature Park Vrana Lake
Between two historically interesting towns, Zadar and Sibenik , lies the largest freshwater lake in Croatia.
Canyon of Zrmanja River
The crystal clear water meanders through the 200 meter deep gorge. It has created numerous travertine waterfalls, including its "Veliki buk" 10 meter high waterfall, incredible beauty.
