The best parties Zadar & Šibenik

Just after the Dalmatian Song Festival, the historic centre is once again in jubilation. It is the return of its great annual event, which the city prepares well in advance to best organize the medieval festive atmosphere. Musicians, singers, dancers, jugglers, craftsmen, all in period costumes, participate in parades, demonstrations, escrow shows, street arts, not to mention gastronomy, wines and local products.

The administrative capital of Dugi Otok Island, in the Zadar Archipelago, has a long tradition of fishing but also a reputation as a lively place to live. For almost 50 years, a great folk festival has been organised on the port, where old games are revived. Donkey races, traditional music, including themužika ofthe Sali donkey, played in cow horns, tambourines, songs and dances, fish meals for all and guaranteed friendliness.