Zadar: Old Town or Suburbs — Where to Stay on Your First Visit
Introduction — Old Town vs Zadar suburbs: a dilemma for first-time visitors Zadar, a coastal city in northern Dalmatia, is a compact blend of ancient heritage, seaside promenades and Mediterranean beaches. Founded in Roman times and shaped by centuries of Venetian, Austro-Hungarian and Yugoslav rule, it offers a compact Old Town (the fortified city) backed by a spectacular waterfront, alongside newer, quieter suburban neighborhoods often oriented toward the sea. For a first-time visitor, choosing whether…