August Highlights in Nin in 2018
Season your holiday with a bit of salty excitement, get a taste of delicious local delicacies and wine from Zadar region, check out masterful art in sand, say ‘yes’ to rekindling romance. Simply join in the magic of August in Nin! Some of the highlights include:
Festival of Salt
A pinch of salt for a tasty meal, a bit of salt for a unique holiday experience! With more than a millennium of salt production, Nin Saltworks are so much more than just a salt factory. It’s a place where you can see ancient tools, a Roman gate, round 200 bird species, healing mud and find out fascinating facts about salt and its use not only in the kitchen but also in beauty and skin care. On August 3 visitors can further enjoy during Festival of Salt with competitions, entertainment, antique meals, creative workshops and even participate in harvesting salt by hand, just as it has been done for centuries.
Image source: Croatian Tourist Board, author: Ivo Biočina
ViNin
Wine and dine in Nin! For the second time in a row, Nin hosts ViNIN, Festival of Wine and Delicacies, on August 9-11. Treat yourself to a slice of šokol and other authentic culinary delicacies from local farms and round it off with a glass of quality wine from Zadar region. The festival is a great chance to get to know the gastronomical tradition of the region in one place.
Sand Festival
Its slogan says it all: ‘magic that happens and disappears’! Widely known for its a few kilometres long sandy beaches, Nin is the perfect place to celebrate art created in sand. These creations may be admired only temporarily before being washed or blown away, but their inspiring images cannot be forgotten. So, on August 12 head to Queen’s Beach or Ždrijac Beach in Nin, join in the unique art festival and have a great time.
Image source: Nin Tourist Board, author: Jakov Magaš
The Night of Romance
No, it doesn’t happen on Valentine’s Day, but rather on August 18 in Nin. After all, the town was awarded the label ‘European Best Romantic Destination’ a few years ago. So, what can you look forward to apart from the world’s most beautiful sunset? Kiss at every kiss point, take a seat on the ‘kissing bench’, dance to the sound of romance, share your loveliest moments together on the wall of memories. As you walk the historical streets of Nin, look for famous people from Nin’s past and listen to their stories. Most importantly, simply enjoy time for just the two of you in one special, romantic evening.
31 days of August to choose from
Write your love in sand, say it with a flower of salt or a bottle of exceptional wine! Just remember that Festival of Salt, ViNIN, Sand Festival and the Night of Romance are not the only events happening in Nin in August. In fact, Nin is a great place to be every single day with music, traditional Dalmatian klapa concerts, exhibitions, majorettes and patron saints’ feasts.
