For beach relaxation, take a catamaran or boat from Zadar to the relatively unspoilt archipelago of 200 islands and islets. An island hop might require an overnight stay but the reward is sandy seafloors and dramatic scenery. Most routes are run by Jadrolinija and take about 90 minutes. The exception is the hydrofoil service to Sali on Dugi otok run by Mia Tours (www.miatours.hr), which leaves early most mornings from Zadar, takes 40 minutes and costs 18kn.

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