Biograd travel & tourism informationBiograd na Moru (´by the sea´) , city and port in northern Dalmatia, is situated 28 km south of Zadar. It is located on a small peninsula and on the mainland. Town is the centre of the riviera consisting of Petar na Moru (Peter on the Sea), Turanj, Sv. Filip i Jakov (Sts. Philip and James), Biograd, Pakostane and Drage. The Historic town is set amongst crystal clear waters overlooking the ´olive isle´ of Pasman, and the beautiful Kornati archipelago. From the majestic Velebit Mountains to the graceful Krka waterfalls. The economy is based on agriculture, fishing and tourism.    Tourist Offer of BiogradSwimming in a crystal clear and clean sea is possible only one hundred and odd meters from the center of the city where vast gravel and sand beaches extend offering amusements in the shadow of centuries old pine woods.There is has several hotels in town, comfortable private lodgings and the excellent camping facilities, Camp Park Soline, offers a hearty welcome in a unique Mediterranean ambience. The particularity of such accommodation is to enjoy an original atmosphere in healthy and tasty homemade food.Biograd accommodation - Hotels in Biograd
Adriatic Hotel Embedded between the town centers, a pine forest it is a unique example of a contemporary hotel in dynamic and cheerful atmosphere. It has many activities for an active guest, e.g. daily excursions, tennis centres with 20 courts, 3 diving centres and many more! Relax late into the night with fresh juices, cocktails and modern beats in the laid back atmosphere of the Lavender bed-bar.
With its central location, Hotel Kornati is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in town. It boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service. Each guestroom features amenities such as air conditioning, television, shower, mini bar, balcony/terrace. The hotel offers tennis courts, water sports to provide extra pleasure and relaxation for all guests. 
The newly-reconstructed Hotel Ilirija has 4 stars, and is equipped with a beauty center and our Salvia wellness center and spa, which offers breathtaking views from the top floor. The hotel Ilirija is also equipped with meeting and banquet facilities, catering to many top class events. The relaxing and attractive terrace is surrounded by palm trees and a colorful garden with a view of the sea.
In Hotel Palma All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts. The guestrooms are equipped with air conditioning, television, shower, mini bar, balcony/terrace. Guests can experience the high standards of comfort with everything they need right on the site such as 24hr room service, bar/pub, restaurant, business center.
Sailing holidays Croatia, Marinas in BiogradBeacose of its special position in the center of the Adriatic and to its numerous boats ties in the newly equipped marinas Kornati and Sangulin, as to the variety of available charter boats and the great number of organised regattas, town has become a meeting place for navigators from all over the world.
With the total sea area (maritime zone) of 91 912 m2 and the land area of 39 688 m2, today's marina Kornati is certainly one of the largest nautical harbors in the Zadar County and the only real driver of nautical tourism development at Biograd Riviera which, thanks to the boating potentials of the city itself, enabled town not only to become the yachting city, but also the center for development of nautical tourism.
History and SightsIt is first mentioned in the tenth century. Under the Croatian kings, Biograd is a parish and later a royal city.Its environment is rich in antiquities from the Croatian past:documents mention churches, monasteries and castles. In the City Museum you can see many artefacts and evidence of the turbulent past. There are interesting archaeological collections from the prehistoric, ancient and early Croatian findings, the ship cargo from the 16 century, and many other exhibits. From Old Croatian period there are two churches, one of which was a large, three-boat basilica. Among other sights you can see the remains of the monastery of St. John, then the church St.Anastasia with baroque altars from 1761 and two small churches from 1850 - St.Roko and St.Antonio. With all the aforementioned, in the wider area of town, there are remains of an ancient aqueduct, as well as other prehistoric sites. How to getTown is very well connected with the north and south of Croatia by highway Zagreb - Split, exit Benkovac. If you arrive by plane, international Zadar Airport is only about twenty miles, and all regular bus lines from Zagreb to Dalmatia If you are coming from Italy for disposal ferry Ancona - Zadar.Map of BiogradHere's a Google Map of town: use the controls in the top left-hand corner to zoome in and out, and scroll around.
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