Zadar to Kornati & Telašćica Full-Day Boat Trip — Islands, Swimming & Dalmatian Lunch
Difficulty
easy
Duration
10 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; must be able to board the boat and walk short uneven shore sections.
Overview
Spend a full day on the Adriatic exploring Telašćica Nature Park and the scattered pearls of Kornati National Park. Swim from the boat, savor grilled Dalmatian lunch, and see cliffs and karst islands that read like living geology.
Zadar to Kornati & Telašćica Full-Day Boat Trip — Islands, Swimming & Dalmatian Lunch
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At first light the quay at Liburnska Obala is mostly fishermen and the soft clack of mooring lines. By 08:00 the boat slips away from Zadar, engines low, and the Adriatic opens its throat—wind nudging the bow, small waves inviting swimmers already imagining cool salt on sun-warmed skin.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Bring water shoes
Many landings are on rock or pebbled beaches—water shoes make swimming and scrambling safer.
Protect against sun
Use reef-safe sunscreen, a wide-brim hat and sunglasses—the Dalmatian sun is intense on open water.
Manage seasickness
Take motion-sickness meds before boarding if you’re sensitive; open-air bow seating eases symptoms.
Time your photos
Golden hour light is late on return—plan key shots at morning arrival or mid-afternoon at Kornati.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Audouin’s gulls and cormorants
- Spotted Mediterranean fish and occasional octopus visible in clear shallows
History
The Kornati and Telašćica area have been navigational landmarks and seasonal grazing grounds for centuries; remnants of dry-stone terraces and cisterns punctuate many islets.
Conservation
Kornati is a protected national park with strict anchoring and fishing rules; visitors should follow local guidance and use reef-safe products to reduce impact.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Water shoes
Protect feet on rocky landings and make swimming exits easier.
summer specific
Reef-safe sunscreen & lip balm
Protects skin and the marine environment during long sun exposure.
summer specific
Light windproof jacket
Sea breezes and afternoon wind can be cool; a thin jacket packs small.
spring specific
Sea‑sickness medication or wristbands
Useful for open-water stretches between islands.