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Major city · Croatia

Biograd na Moru

Use Biograd na Moru as a quiet beach base for 2–3 nights if you have a car and want easy access to Kornati and Lake Vrana; skip it if you prefer a historic old town or nightlife.

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Biograd na Moru is a small resort town on the Dalmatian coast, 30 km south of Zadar. It lacks the medieval core of Zadar or Šibenik but offers a long coastal walkway, family-friendly beaches, a marina for sailing trips, and quick access to Kornati National Park and Lake Vrana Nature Park. Most visitors stay 2–3 nights, using it as a relaxed base with a car.

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Currency
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Best months
May–Jun, Sep–Oct
avoid Jul–Aug (crowded and hot)
Airport
ZAD
Nights
2–3

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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
  • Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
  • Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
  • Croatia ↗Croatia is in the EU and the Schengen area; the EU Entry/Exit System applies to non-EU visitors. Check the official EU and Croatian sources for your passport.
  • Croatia ↗Book car ferries and popular catamarans ahead in summer; foot passengers still need to be early for the busiest routes.
  • Croatia ↗Split and Dubrovnik fine visitors for walking shirtless or in swimwear away from beaches; carry a cover-up.

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Emergency numbers for Biograd na Moru112 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Biograd na Moru, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
  • BeerBeer (draught)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
  • Metro or bus rideBus Zadar–Biograd€5 (≈ US$6) (check)
  • Museum or sight ticketLake Vrana entry€5 (≈ US$6) (check)
  • Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
  • Mid-range bedPrivate apartment (2 people), a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
  • High-end bedPrivate apartment (2 people), a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Kornati National Park excursionsLake Vrana Nature ParkCoastal walkway and beachesSailing and marina
Airports
ZAD Zadar Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) north; bus or taxi to Biograd)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  5. May

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F) low), wettest Nov (12 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Biograd na Moru: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

11°C (52°F)

4°C (39°F)

10 rd

Feb

12°C (54°F)

5°C (41°F)

9 rd

Mar

15°C (59°F)

7°C (45°F)

9 rd

Apr

18°C (64°F)

10°C (50°F)

10 rd

May

23°C (73°F)

14°C (57°F)

8 rd

Jun

28°C (82°F)

18°C (64°F)

6 rd

Jul

31°C (88°F)

21°C (70°F)

4 rd

Aug

31°C (88°F)

21°C (70°F)

5 rd

Sep

26°C (79°F)

17°C (63°F)

8 rd

Oct

21°C (70°F)

13°C (55°F)

10 rd

Nov

16°C (61°F)

9°C (48°F)

12 rd

Dec

12°C (54°F)

5°C (41°F)

11 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The historic centre is walkable. A car is useful for reaching Lake Vrana, Kornati ferry ports and day trips to Zadar or Šibenik. Local buses connect Biograd to Zadar.

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Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Kornati National Park

go

Door to door: Full day (about 8 h)

Boat excursion from Biograd marina (check operator and schedule)

Prices around €27 per person (2026 estimate); some boats include unlimited water and wine.

Lake Vrana Nature Park

go

Door to door: Half day

Car, about 10 min north-east

Entry €5 (2026 estimate); birding, cycling, kayaking.

Zadar

go

Door to door: Half day

Bus or car, about 30 min

Sea organ, Roman forum, sunset.

Šibenik

go

Door to door: Half day

Car, about 50 min

Cathedral, Krka National Park nearby.

Krka National Park

go

Door to door: Full day

Car, about 55 min

Waterfalls and swimming; check entry fees.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Town centre

Compact and pedestrian-friendly; most hotels, apartments and restaurants within walking distance of the beach.

Along the coast south of centre

Quieter, with direct beach access; more private apartments and a few hotels.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
€50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
Mid
€80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
High
€130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Private apartment (2 people)1 × 3 nights × €80€240
Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × €100€600
Kornati boat excursion2 × €27 · check€54
Lake Vrana entry2 × €5 · check€10
Bus Zadar–Biograd one way2 × €5 · check€10
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge€91
Trip total≈ €168 per person per day, bed included€1,005≈ US$1,200

2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
Pizza€8–14 (≈ US$10–17)
Beer (draught)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
Kornati boat trip€27 (≈ US$35) (check)
Lake Vrana entry€5 (≈ US$6) (check)
Bus Zadar–Biograd€5 (≈ US$6) (check)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Biograd na Moru is a safe resort town. Usual precautions: watch valuables on beaches and in crowded areas, and confirm taxi fares before riding.
  • Kornati boat trips run mainly in summer; check schedules outside Jun–Sep.
  • Lake Vrana entry is €5 (≈ US$6) (2026 estimate); bring cash.
  • Private accommodation is common; confirm the exact location before arrival.

Emergency numbers

General emergency
112
Police
192
Fire
193
Ambulance
194
Sea rescue
195

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Na ovu adresu, molimTo this address, please

Emergency

  • General emergency112
  • Police192
  • Fire193
  • Ambulance194
  • Sea rescue195

Embassy

Most embassies are in Zagreb; the nearest consulate for many countries is in Split or Zadar (check).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Zadar Airport → Biograd: about €30–40 (≈ US$35–50) taxi, about 30 min (check)
  • Bus Zadar → Biograd: about €5 (≈ US$6), about 30 min (check)

Say or show

  • Bok — Hello (bok)
  • Hvala — Thank you (hva-la)
  • Molim — Please / You're welcome (mo-leem)
  • Koliko košta? — How much is it? (ko-lee-ko kosh-ta)
  • Gdje je plaža? — Where is the beach? (gdye ye pla-zha)
  • Imate li stol? — Do you have a table? (ee-ma-te lee stol)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Biograd na Moru. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded and hot) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Place pages for Kornati boat operators with verified schedules and prices.
  2. Lake Vrana page with cycling and kayak rental details.
  3. Eat pages for Pizzeria Cocolino and other restaurants.
  4. Sleep pages for Hotel Bolero and Hotel Ilirija.

Meanwhile

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