What to do in Jasenice?

Jasenice is a region located in the north-east of Zadar, if you travel to Zadar by car, you will pass it! Jasenice lies on the Novigrad sea, which is an inland sea that stretches as far as Gornji Karin. The sea is approximately 11 km long and 5 km wide. On the Novigrad coast you can also find the Maslenica bridge, which was destroyed in 1995 during the Croatian war of independence. In 2005, the bridge was rebuilt and now functions again as an important connection.

From Jasenice you can look over the sea to Novigrad, on top of the mountain is the castle of Novigrad built. The castle in Novigrad was an important point and goes back years, around 1385 wars were fought here. Later, from 1645 to 1669, it was an important point for defence against the Turks, in this period Venice was still in power in Croatia. In the more recent war (1991-1995), the castle was used by the Serbs. Currently, you can visit the ruins of the castle and enjoy the beautiful view.

For true nature lovers and hikers, a visit to the Paklenica Nature Park is a must. The entrance to the park is in Starigrad.  There is a path of about 8 km that you can follow on foot, then you can go into the mountains and enjoy the beautiful views of the park. In this natural park you will also find stalactite caves that can be visited. If you want to visit the Paklenica park, bring your hiking boots!

The weather in Jasenice

Jasenice has a Mediterranean climate, with warm and dry summers and mild winters. In the summer, the Velebit Mountains keep the rain out. However, in autumn, winter and spring, rain can fall regularly.