TRANSPORTATION IN FUNCTION OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN ZADAR COUNTY

Turizam Zadarske županije, koji se veže na obilje prirodnih ljepota, idealnu geografsku poziciju i ugodnu klimu, zbog posjećenosti turista zahtijeva solidnu prometnu infrastrukturu. Cestovna povezanost u Zadarskoj županiji je u vrlo dobrim uvjetima, spojena sa suvremenom autocestom A1, na obali cijelom dužinom vodi Jadranska magistrala, a lokalni i međužupanijski promet je organiziran čestim autobusnim linijama. Željeznički promet nije u čestoj upotrebi, pogotovo kod turista, zbog sporijeg putovanja i zastarjele željeznice. Zračni promet je u punom cvatu zadnjih godina zbog uvođenja niskotarifnih letova te spajanja Zadra s mnogim europskim destinacijama. Pomorski promet je također popularan u turizmu, naročito plovidbe trajektima prema zadarskim otocima, a zadnjih godina je Zadar postao vrlo atraktivan u posjeti brodova kružnih putovanja. Projekt preseljenja putničko-trajektne luke u Gaženicu pozitivno utječe na turizam i gospodarstvo Zadarske županije.Tourism of Zadar County, which binds to an abundance of natural beauty, ideal geographic position and pleasant climate, because frequented tourists requires a solid transport infrastructure. Road traffic in Zadar County is in a very good conditions, combined with the modern A1 motorway, on the shores of the entire length of the Adriatic sea is “Jadranska magistrala” and local and inter-county transport is organized by frequent bus lines. Rail transport is not in common use , especially for tourists , because of slower travel and outdated railways. Air transport is in full bloom in recent years because of the introduction of low cost flights and connecting Zadar with many European destinations. Maritime transport is also a popular tourism, particularly the ferries to the islands around Zadar, and in recent years Zadar has become very attractive in visiting cruise ships. The project of moving passenger ferry port in Gaženica has a positive impact on tourism and economy of Zadar County