Novigrad: Croatia’s Best Kept Secret
Novigrad (Dalmatia) in Croatia is a small town that thrives in both fishing and tourism. The local town of Novigrad is part of Zadar County. It is considered a fascinating natural resource of the country. The town is surrounded by four national parks - Paklenic National Park, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Komati National Park and Krka National Park. For those who are looking for a beautiful destination that has been preserved in its natural form, Novigrad is a good choice to explore. Locals are warm-hearted and generous at all times. The town is surrounded by big walls with defensive towers that are still visible today.
Best Time to Visit
After summer, Novigrad is an empty town. However, there are advantages of the off-peak season like less crowded tourist spots and heritage gems. Novigrad, Dalmatia hotels are also less expensive. Aside from summer, Autumn is the next best season because of the harvest time of production. Top events include Street Art Festival and GnamGnam Fest.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Among other towns in Croatia, Novigrad is said to be the most authentic one located in the coast. After the Turks invasion, the original inhabitants of the town has returned and created the town that we see today. The oldest structure is the Novigrad Castle. The Church of St Martin is another population attraction in the town center. For those who are planning to stay a day or 2 in this quaint town, there are city hotels that are available. It includes the Aparthotel Mare Nostrum, the comfy Hotel Lucija and Mobile Homes Paklenica.