Villas in Maslenica
Maslenica suits groups who want a roomy home by the Novigrad Sea, in a village of about 800 people in Zadar County. Homes are typically three bedrooms and nearly half have a pool, but gardens are rare and the village itself is small.
- Villas
- 51
- From, per week
- £340
About Maslenica
Maslenica is a village on the Novigrad Sea, in the municipality of Jasenice, with about 800 residents. The Zrmanja river flows into this gulf, which keeps the water clear. The Novsko Ždrilo strait links the Novigrad Sea with the Velebit Channel, and two bridges named Maslenica Bridge cross it: the D8 road bridge, rebuilt in 2006 after destruction in the 1990s, and the A1 motorway bridge slightly north. The homes sit within about a kilometre of each other and are mostly large, typically three bedrooms, with a good many sleeping eight or more. There is no resort strip here, so evenings are spent at your own table. Outside summer it is a village of 800 people beside a busy crossing.
Is Maslenica right for you?
- Best for
- Groups wanting a roomy home by the Novigrad Sea
- Not for you if
- You want a garden, because few homes here have one.
Near Maslenica
Paklenica National Park
Velika Paklenica is described as a climbers' Mecca, with a rocky trail through the gorge to a mountain lodge about 6 km away.
Starigrad
The Paklenica base, with a Roman past: the settlement of Argyruntum had about 400 tombs excavated.
Zrmanja river
Flows into the Novigrad Sea, which keeps the gulf's water clear.
Getting to Maslenica
Zadar airport is about 30 minutes by car, roughly 32 km. Bus links exist through Zadar bus station but take well over an hour, so hire a car. It is the practical way to reach Paklenica and the coast road.
When to go to Maslenica
The bura is most common in winter, and the motorway section by the Maslenica Bridge has wind shielding because of it. Nearly all homes have air conditioning, so summer is the swimming season. Check road conditions before driving in winter, and expect the village to be quiet then.
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Maslenica villa holidays: questions answered
Where is Maslenica?
Maslenica is a village of about 800 people on the Novigrad Sea in Zadar County, part of the municipality of Jasenice. The D8 coast road crosses the Novsko Ždrilo strait here by bridge.
Is the sea clear at Maslenica?
It is. The Zrmanja river flows into the Novigrad Sea, and that is what keeps the water in this gulf clear.
How far is Maslenica from Zadar airport?
About 30 minutes by car. Public buses go via Zadar's bus station and take well over an hour, so most visitors drive.
Are homes in Maslenica big?
Mostly, yes. A typical home has three bedrooms, many sleep eight or more, and nearly half have a pool. Gardens are rare.
Does the bura affect Maslenica?
Yes, the bura is most common in winter, and the motorway near the Maslenica Bridge has wind shielding. If you drive in winter, check road conditions first.
Nearby towns to Maslenica
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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