Full Day Trip from Zadar to Medieval Motovun Via Scenic Routes and Stops

A pass over the newer Maslenica Bridge offers a brief but stunning view.

Maslenica Bridge is a 377.6 m long reinforced concrete arch bridge spanning the Novsko Ždrilo strait of the Adriatic Sea, north of Zadar, Croatia, carrying the Croatian A1 motorway. It is located between the Maslenica and Posedarje interchanges of the A1 motorway.

A quick 15 minute stop at vantage point Vidikovac. A great photo opportunity.

A pass through the Sv. Rok tunnel.

The Sveti Rok Tunnel is a road tunnel in Lika, Croatia. It is 5.68 kilometres long and passes through the Velebit mountains. The tunnel runs between the Sveti Rok and Maslenica exits on the A1 highway; eponymous villages are located near the tunnel's northbound and southbound entrances respectively.

The "Vratnik" fortress is a wonderful monument next to the old main road towards Senj or the Velebit mountain.

It also marks the first spot where travelers from Lika towards the Adriatic can see the sea. The view is breathtaking. It is a must-visit landmark for every adventurer and traveler.

The Nehaj Fortress is a fortress on the hill Nehaj in the town of Senj, Croatia. The name Nehaj comes from the Croatian term Ne hajati, which means 'don't care'. In Croatian this fortress has also other names, which are: Kula Nehaj, what means Nehaj Tower, and Nehajgrad, what means Nehajtown.

Crikvenica is a small coastal town in the region of Kvarner; together with Novi Vinodolski it is the centre of the riviera of Crikvenica. Kotor is considered the old Crikvenica; it is situated on the top of a nearby hill. The oldest material human remains belong to the Illyrians. The history of Crikvenica is connected to the nearby Vinodol valley from which settlements gradually moved to the coast developing from trade ports to fishermen’s towns and finally to tourist destinations.

Quick stop at the "Gates to the Adriatic" rest stop just to stretch your legs, maybe use the rest rooms, take some photos of the Kvarner Bay from the panorama view point.

The Učka Tunnel is a toll tunnel on the A8 motorway in Croatia. Being part of the Istrian Y network in Istria, it is 9.1 meters wide and 5,062 m long, the third longest in Croatia after the Mala Kapela and Sveti Rok tunnels. The tunnel consists of a single tube, with two traffic lanes.

Buzet, sitting high on the summit of a hill, is a pretty little Croatian town of almost 6,000 inhabitants. Not only will you find many interesting things to see and plenty to satisfy your appetite here, it's also the ideal place from which to explore the neighboring villages, go for walks in the woods and forests, and enjoy a spot of truffle hunting!

The best preserved medieval Istrian fort, which was built on top of a steep hill. In prehistoric times, Illyrian and Celtic tribes built their forts on the site of today's Motovun. Its name is also of Celtic origin, and is derived from the word Montona, which means town in the mountain.

Set in the picturesque village of Motovun in Croatia, Parenzana Tunnel is part of the 123 kilometers ( 123000 meters) long railway line. This old railway line is said to connect Porec and Trieste. This long tunnel is 220 meters (721.7 feet ) long. It is now used as a walking and biking route. This scenic route takes you through the village of Motovun and the beautiful countryside of the Istria region. On one end of this tunnel sits the Roxanich Hotel and Winery.