Veli Rat accommodation from NZ$157

The Hotel Agava is situated 6 kilometres from the heart of Veli Rat. Or, alternatively, the Hotel Mirta can be found 6 kilometres away. Another possibility is to check out the amenities and rates at the Hotel Lavanda or the Hotel Maxim.

If time allows, you could discover more of Dalmatia. Lovers of the great outdoors will appreciate Dalmatia's beaches, rolling hills and alpine meadows. If nature's not your thing, go to a selection of the area's ruins and castles. Or join the locals mountain biking while you're here.

Don't shoot through before you have checked out the Forum, Monastery of St. Francis Assisi and Church of St. Mary's in Zadar. The Boutique Hostel Forum and Hotel Bastion are some of the great hotel and apartment options in Zadar. 55 kilometres to the east of Veli Rat, you can also stay at Biograd na Moru, which is home to the Apartments Moreta and Hotel Ilirija. If you're staying in Biograd na Moru, set aside some time to visit the Lake Vrana, Ugrinci Harbor and Marina Kornati.

If you decide to fly into Veli Rat, Zadar Airport is your best option. It's 40 kilometres from Veli Rat's heart. The Pansion Matanovi Dvori is a nearby hotel.