Location & Accommodation

ZADAR

is one of the enchanting cities on the Adriatic coast rich in history. It still preserves a very old network of narrow and charming city streets, as well as a Roman forum dating back to the first century AD. In addition, Zadar region encompasses many natural beauties, most prominent among them is the Kornati National Park, the most unusual and indented set of small islands in the Mediterranean (89 islands, islets and reefs) located only 15 nautical miles south of Zadar – a visit to Kornati is planned as a part of the conference.

Please note: Participants are responsible for their own accommodation arrangements. Reservations should be made directly to the hotels. When making reservations in hotel Hotel Kolovare please indicate that you are with Summer School in the Study of Historical Manuscripts/University of Zadar.

Due to the popularity of the location in summer/autumn it is recommended that all reservations be made during June.

GETTING TO ZADAR

By Air

There are many local and international flights (from Zagreb or Pula to Zadar). Please contact your travel agency in order to reserve your flight as soon as possible. More information:

There are also very cheap flights from London (Stansted Airport) to Trieste and Ancona (Italy). From Trieste you can come to Zadar by bus, and from Ancona you have direct overnight ferry to Zadar. More information:

LONDON (STANSTED) – ANCONA

FERRY

By Car

Please follow this link for detailed information about driving in Croatia, including an international route planner.

Croatian Car Club
http://www.hak.hr/

By Bus

Taking the bus from Zagreb to Zadar is a very commonly used solution. Busses run all day and are quite cheap. The trip takes about 3,5 hours.

a) A shuttle bus runs from the Zagreb airport to the Zagreb bus station all day. The cost of a ticket is 5 Euros. No reservation is required.
b) Three bus companies run busses from Zagreb bus station to Zadar. Laurus Promet, Puntamika, and APP d.d.-PJ-ZADAR lines. Complete timetable can be found here
c) Some schedules list Zadar 1, 2, and 3: there is no difference between these; you simply ask for a ticket to Zadar.
d) There is no need for a reservation. the busses are frequent.

ZAGREB MAIN BUS STATION

Besides, there are many bus lines going from Zagreb Airport to the main bus station in the city of Zagreb (where you can buy a ticket and catch a bus to Zadar). More information about Zagreb Airport buses you can find here:

ZAGREB AIRPORT BUSES

By Boat

Please follow this link for detailed information about international car ferry services from Bari and Ancona (Italy).

Jadrolinija
http://www.jadrolinija.hr/