Zadar: A paradise on Earth

Ina Stašević from Croatia: Natural beauty, Mediterranean food, outstanding beaches, clean sea, nautical tourism, cultural facilities, historical archaeological monuments have long attracted tourists to Croatia, especially from Europe and Southeast Asia. Croatia is blessed with a thousand islands and many small islets. A beautiful destination at any time of the year. Beautiful national parks are excellent proof of this.

Tourism in Croatia is a large, fast-growing sector and an important driver of the national economy. Membership in the European Union has had a positive effect on Croatia's tourist centers, providing numerous facilities and accessibility. Now is the peak of the season, a large number of tourists are here, and it is hot.

This year, my point of interest is Zadar - a gem for tourists. With its architecture, Mediterranean location, sea organ and solar light on the seacoast, it is a big attraction. Church of St. Donata is a symbol of the city, an ancient circular building built by the bishop and diplomat St. Donat in the 9th century. Today, its space is used for musical performances due to its extraordinary acoustic characteristics. The whole space takes us back to some old times. Also nearby is the oldest street in Zadar, older than Rome.

Around there are five national parks with magnificent waterfalls, canyons, Mediterranean vegetation, and flower meadows. Impressive gorges from the sea to the very tops of the mountains are accessible to visitors due to the proximity of the road. Beautiful landscapes, scents of lavender help our intellect to be free from anxiety, anger, and passion in the busy everyday life.

I get that peace right here, looking at the small waterfall, meditating and practicing yoga, which gives me strength for daily tasks, increases my soul energy and self-confidence.