Posedarje is a small Dalmatian village on middle Adriatic coast, just a few kilometers driving from highway exit Posedarje - Zadar. It is placed on Novigrad’s sea bellow the Velebit mountain, near the mouth of river Zrmanja whose picturesque canyon is one of the Croatian parks of nature, favorite destination of the kayakers, canoeists and rafters. It has a mixture of Mediterranean climate refreshed by winds from the mountain, but the sea temperature varies from 22 till 26C. Posedarje is only 25 kilometers distanced from Zadar, yet, it seems far away from bustling everyday, due to it’s involved geographical position and easy way of living. It has 1286 inhabitants who are trying to preserve their traditions and historical legacy. That is the way why in Posedarje, one can still attend fishermen’s festivities, evening of traditional music or donkey races in summer time. Beside the summer festivities, those in favor of active vacation, can choose between sports, especially water sports, bungee jumping on few kilometers distanced Maslenica bridge, descending the canyon of Zrmanja, or visiting nearby attraction Velebit, Zadar, Kornati and other. Since the Novigrad’s sea is rather calm, it is the best for water skiing. Brackish water in the bay favor spawn, so tables of kind hosts are rich with fresh fish and seashells. Best way to know Posedarje is to choose private accommodation. By staying in an apartment, one can experience brusque hospitality of kind people who abide this area since 12. century and enjoy traditions of their cuisine and easy way of relaxing on numerous sun bathed beaches along the beautiful indented coast.
