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Nin

Renowned as the first political, religious and cultural centre of medieval Croatia, Nin has now mined its rich seams of history and assets for the purpose of promoting tourism.

And, judging by the award-winning Zaton campsite (listed among the top thirty European campsites), the town has done it very successfully. In the once-royal city, 15 kilometres from Zadar, are the largest healing mud deposits in Croatia. They are located along the Kraljičina plaža (Queen's beach), which got its name because it was a favourite beach of the wife of the first Croatian king, Tomislav.

 

For many decades, Nin’s mud has been used for therapeutic purposes to treat a variety of diseases, and a legend goes that once even the queen herself tried it and trusted its efficiency.

Kitesurfing, Nin

The same beach is also a gathering place for surfers and hang-gliders.

You can also cycle and visit the donkey farm, where hosts organize sightseeing and horse riding. Here you can also taste donkey milk, which, in addition to being healthy and a good beauty treatment, is also believed to be an aphrodisiac. In July you can learn how to prepare the unique local delicacy šokol (made of pork meat) during the Nin šokolijada, which is a competition held for its preparation.