Experience in Zadar, Croatia by Martin

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What is it like to live in Zadar? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Zadar is great place for students. With population around 80. 000 it is perfect place. Not big, not small. Everything at the grasp of hand.

What is the student lifestyle like in Zadar?

It depends of interests but generally it is good for everyone. University is situated near the sea so it has great views. Near the University is situated a very big library (there are 3 in Zadar), there is a lot of good pubs. You must try to study in Zadar to feel it but all in all it is a great place to study.

How much does it cost to live in Zadar?

You can survive with 300 € (accommodation, food, several beverages with friends). With 400-450 € you can have great time. Comparing with Bari (Italy), Zadar is very cheap.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Zadar? Is there any advice you can give?

It depends on the situation. On the beginning of semesters you will find it easily. You can find it in dorm or in private flats. Dorms are very cheap (around 50 € per month). Private flats cost more (around 150 €plus expenses) but accommodation is better. Almost all accommodation is in range at most of 20-25 minutes walking.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Food is good. I do not have some favorite dish.

What places would you recommend visiting in Zadar?

There is many places great to visit in Zadar. Entire peninsula is full with great monuments like roman Forum, cathedral, several churches ( st. Donat, st. Mary, st. Simon etc), historical squares (Narodni trg, trg Pet Bunara, poljana Marka Marulića etc. ), great bastions and monumental gates called "Foša" built by Venetians who controlled city from 1409 until 1797, museums etc. Except peninsula, Zadar is surrounded with many small islands that are great place for recreation. There is a lot more places to see but there is not enough place to write so come and enjoy.

Is it good to eat out in Zadar? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

If You have enough money You can go in restaurants but most of student population eat in student restaurant "Barbakan" and fast food "Citadela". There are prices very affordable.

Is the nightlife good in Zadar? Where is good to go?

Nightlife in Zadar is not perfect but is good. If You are interested to go in disco clubs there are several of them. Bar interested students will found many bars on "Poluotok" especially in so called "Varoš".

What advice would you give future students heading to Zadar?

Find apartment, make friends, party a lot.