Kornati and Telašćica Full-Day Boat Trip from Zadar: Swim Cliffs & Salt Lake
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; you should be comfortable getting on/off a boat and swimming short distances.
Overview
Spend a sun-drenched day cruising from Zadar through Kornati’s sculpted limestone and into Telašćica’s sheltered bay. Swim crystalline waters, explore cliff faces, and visit Mir salt lake on this eight‑hour boat trip with breakfast and lunch included.
Kornati and Telašćica Full-Day Boat Trip from Zadar: Swim Cliffs & Salt Lake
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You step off the quay at Liburnska Obala with salt on your lips and the Dalmatian sun already pulling color into the limestone. The boat slides away from Zadar’s stone ribs and within an hour the skyline thins into islands—hundreds of low, sculpted heads of rock rising from an Adriatic too clear to be ordinary. This is Kornati, the archipelago locals call the "Tears of God," and the day’s move is simple: drift, swim, and read the shorelines with your hands.
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Adventure Tips
Pay the park fee on arrival
Bring ~100 HRK in cash for the Kornati National Park entrance fee — it’s collected at check-in and not included in the tour price.
Bring reef‑safe sunscreen
The marine meadows and clear water are fragile; use reef‑safe sunscreen to protect the ecosystem while swimming and snorkeling.
Wear non‑slip deck shoes
The boat and rocky shorelines are slippery when wet; lightweight, non‑slip shoes make boarding and exploring easier.
Plan for motion sensitivity
Sea conditions can be choppy; if you’re prone to seasickness, take preventative medication before boarding.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Yelkouan shearwater and various gulls
- Occasional sightings of Mediterranean monk seals or pods of common dolphins
History
The Kornati islands carry centuries of small‑scale pastoral and fishing heritage; stone walls and abandoned terraces mark the limits of what people once farmed on thin karst soils.
Conservation
Kornati and Telašćica are protected areas with rules on anchoring and visitor numbers; staying on marked paths and using reef‑safe products reduces impact.
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Adventure Hotspots in Zadar
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Swimwear and quick‑dry towel
You’ll stop for swims — lightweight, fast‑drying gear is essential.
summer specific
Reef‑safe sunscreen and hat
Protect skin and the marine environment during long exposures to sun.
summer specific
Light windbreaker
Spring and early autumn can be cool and breezy on open water.
spring specific
Non‑slip deck sandals or water shoes
Useful for boarding, rocky beaches, and wet ladders.