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Korlat

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Practical info — Korlat

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🌤 Weather — 5 days

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💡 Tips

Book a wine tasting at the famous Korlat vineyards in advance to experience their award-winning red wines.
Summer afternoons are sweltering; plan your visit to the ancient castle ruins for the early morning.
The strong Bura wind often blows here, which clears the sky and gives magnificent views of the region.
Located less than an hour from Zadar, this village makes a first-rate, relaxed day trip away from the coastal crowds.

🍽 Food

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Ravni Kotari roasted lamb

A regional specialty found in traditional taverns inland.

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Wild asparagus

Served with eggs, this is a seasonal delicacy available in spring.

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Paški sir

Aged Pag cheese that pairs perfectly with local red wines.

🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots

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Korlat Boutique Wines

Purchase Syrah or Cabernet Sauvignon directly at the wineries.

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Benkovac olive oil

Local, high-quality olive oil sourced from the surrounding region.

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Korlat vineyards

Gives a memorable, quiet viewpoint overlooking the wide valley.

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Korlat castle ruins

Peaceful medieval remains that are first-rate for photography.

Korlat is situated in the fertile plain of Ravni Kotari, near the town of Benkovac. The village is internationally renowned for its expansive vineyards where varieties like Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon flourish. The Korlat brand has become synonymous with premium Croatian wines, which ripen perfectly on the stony soil under the hot Dalmatian sun. Historically, the area is of great significance as it houses the remains of the Liburnian-Roman settlement Kori. Visitors can explore the ruins of ancient walls and nearby medieval fortifications. The landscape is dotted with olive groves and traditional dry-stone walls separating the fields. Korlat provides an authentic glimpse into rural Dalmatian life, far from the busy tourist crowds on the coast.