Villas in Ražanac
Ražanac suits quiet village stays in Zadar County, with Zadar around 27 minutes away by car. Its main village has fewer than a thousand residents, so evenings are low-key, and the bora can blow hard off Velebit.
- Villas
- 10
- From, per week
- £633
About Ražanac
Ražanac is a village and municipality in Zadar County, with the main settlement home to fewer than a thousand people and Ljubač, Radovin, Rtina, Jovići and Krneza making up the rest. The whole municipality has under 3,000 residents. The homes are spread around Ražanac rather than in one cluster. They are mostly small, for two to four people, and a good share have a private pool, with air conditioning standard. The bora is the local wind, blowing down from the Velebit mountain. Evenings are village-quiet, and out of season this is a thinly populated place.
Is Ražanac right for you?
- Best for
- Couples and small families wanting a quiet village base
- Not for you if
- You want shops, bars and nightlife within walking distance.
Near Ražanac
Zadar
The old town stands on a promontory, with the largest Roman forum on the eastern Adriatic and a round 9th-century church; about 27 minutes by car from Ražanac.
Paklenica National Park
On the southern slopes of Velebit near Starigrad, with a canyon about 14 km long, cliffs over 700 m high and 150 to 200 km of trails.
Starigrad
The town beside Paklenica, with Roman roots as Argyruntum that grew into a trading centre.
Getting to Ražanac
Fly into Zadar Airport. From Zadar the drive to Ražanac takes around 27 minutes, and a bus from Zadar bus station takes about 33 minutes with several departures a day. A car is far easier for homes spread around the village and for trips to Paklenica.
When to go to Ražanac
Zadar, a 27 minute drive away, has very warm, humid summers and a swimming season from May to October, with its wettest months in October and November. Ražanac gets the bora from Velebit, so check the wind before a day on the water. Paklenica's main climbing season runs from spring to late autumn.
Villas in Ražanac
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1-Bedroom Home, Ražanac
Ražanac, North Dalmatia, Croatia
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1-Bedroom Home, Ražanac
Ražanac, North Dalmatia, Croatia
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1
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Air ConBBQParking+7 more
from£90
per night
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Ražanac villa holidays: questions answered
How far is Ražanac from Zadar?
Ražanac is about 27 minutes by car from Zadar, around 15 miles. A bus from Zadar bus station takes around 33 minutes, with roughly five departures a day on one operator and four on another.
Is Ražanac windy?
It can be. The bora blows down from the Velebit mountain onto Ražanac and can be strong. Check the forecast before planning a day at sea or on the water.
Can you visit Paklenica from Ražanac?
Yes, by car. Paklenica National Park lies on the southern slopes of Velebit near Starigrad, with a canyon about 14 km long and 150 to 200 km of trails. The main climbing season runs from spring to late autumn.
Is Ražanac a good base for Zadar?
Reasonable, if you accept a drive. Zadar is around 27 minutes away, and the old town there has the largest Roman forum on the eastern Adriatic. Ražanac itself is much quieter, with a population below 900 in the main village.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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