Grbe

Grbe is a small place in the northwestern part of Zadar County, located northeast above the royal city of Nin and as such administratively belongs to Nin. This place found its position between the historic town of Nin and Vrsi.

The interesting history of this place tells that on the fertile fields of today’s settlement there used to be a tobacco factory of the Venetian nobleman Jerolim Manfrin, which was soon shut down after the fall of the Republic of Venice. On the remains of the oldest tobacco factory in Dalmatia and the entire economic complex built by Manfrin, the village of Grbe developed in the 19th century. The monumental entrance or the so-called triumphal arch from the era of the large economic complex stands today as evidence of history from 1786.

It is important to mention that this small place is more and more developed for tourism, which is supported by the increasing number of holiday accommodation units as well as the Grbe Campsite. Here you can enjoy the charms of rural tourism, cycling on newly renovated bike paths, walks in nature and in visit of four small lakes.

This part of Zadar County abounds in interesting content, such as many beautiful beaches located by the crystal clear sea, and within a 15-minute drive from the village of Grbe, the following facilities can be visited: the gates of the former tobacco factory or the so-called triumphal arch, the theme park Divlji Zapad or Buffalo Bill City small cowboy town with many interesting contents (Coca Cola museum, Tex-Mex kitchen, own jail, sheriff’s office, saloon, bank, Kid’s Happyland where you can play horseshoe throwing, gold panning and similar games), Vrsi Karting Track, Vrsi Quad Safari, Equestrian Club Maximus, Donkey Farm Ranch Dar-Mar, Adventure Park in Kožino and many other. A 10-minute drive from Grbe is Zaton, which is an ideal place for fans of sports activities and entertainment, and many concerts are organized there, while Zaton Holiday Resort offers a wide range of sports and recreation grounds. In the vicinity of Nin and Grbe, there are about 110 kilometers of well-maintained bicycle paths with beautiful views.

Grbe is located only about 20 kilometers from the historic city of Zadar, which allows quick and easy access to all the facilities of the big city, while at the same time being far enough away from the city’s hustle and bustle, surrounded by untouched rich nature. Nevertheless, the proximity of this major tourist destination allows countless options for enjoyment, such as trips to the islands of the rich Zadar archipelago, attending numerous cultural and entertainment events, exploring the rich history and many other options.

Due to its proximity to Nin, it is easy to access numerous entertainment programs offered by this royal town, such as getting to know the rich history of Nin with the stories of poet Petar Zoranić, open days of the Nin Saltworks, various festivals (salt festival, sun and light festival, sand festival) and many similar content. Until the territorial reorganization in Croatia, this place belonged to the old municipality of Zadar, while since 2011 it has been developed as an independent settlement. According to the last available census from 2021, this small town of only 4 square kilometers has 173 inhabitants.