Pridraga

Pridraga is a small place in the municipality of Novigrad, east of Zadar. This beautiful and tourist-famous place is located on the coast of the Karin and Novigrad seas.

This place is more and more famous for tourism due to the several beautiful pebble beaches and coves with crystal blue sea that adorn it and make it popular for many visitors.

It is 36 km away from Zadar and 7 km away from Novigrad. Pridraga is a 13-minute drive from the nearest highway toll station. According to the 2021 census, this place has a total of 1346 inhabitants.

The population of Pridraga is mostly engaged in agriculture, i.e. growing vines, olives and similar plants.

Pridraga has a long history, as evidenced by the church of St. Martin, the patron of the place, which dates back to the 5th or 6th century. This church was built from the main nave as well as three apses and forms the shape of a cross. It was largely damaged and set on fire during the shelling of Pridraga when the Croatian War of Indepedence was, back in 1991. This church was renovated twice to be in its present form.

Due to its location, Pridraga offers numerous opportunities for entertainment and exploring the rich history of this county. If you visit this municipality, do not skip a tour of the Novigrad fortress or Castrum Novum, which was built during the Venetian era and speaks of the rich cultural heritage of this area. One of the most famous places that both tourists and locals visit is certainly the Salutation to the Sun and the Sea Organ in Zadar. Given that these installations are located on the western part of the Zadar peninsula, from this place you will experience unforgettable moments of a unique view and enchanting sound with the most beautiful sunsets. Due to the proximity of Zadar, it is easy to organize trips to the islands and a visit to the Kornati National Park. For those looking for fun and an active vacation, you can find various activities in the vicinity of Pridraga, so you can enjoy rafting and kayaking down the Zrmanja river, bungee jumping from the popular Maslenica Bridge, or hiking in the Paklenica National Park. During the summer, Pridraga offers fun events such as concerts near the sea along with a gastronomic offer. During a pleasant gathering with drinks and food under the pine trees, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the sea.