Nin, is a coastal town in the southern part of the Nin Bay on the Zadrijac peninsula, 17 km north of Zadar. It developed on a low alluvial peninsula, an islet in a shallow lagoon at the mouth of the river Ricina where the limestone gives way to the plain and a level layer of land, producing an exceptional effect with the view of the island Pag and the mountain of Velebit in the distance.

Nin hides another peculiarity curative mud, rich in minerals highly prized for its therapeutic qualities, especially in the treatment of rheumatism. The picturesque sandy beaches backed by vineyards border to the town of Nin and spread as far as the nearby village of Privlaka and the island of Vir connected to the mainland by a bridge. The modern tourist settlement Zaton with the most popular and largest discotheque in the region named "Saturnus" is also close by to Nin.

The convinient position and a fertile area around the settlement enabled it to become an urban, cultural and political center already in the ancient times. Nin has played an essential role in Croatian history,  where seven of Croatian kings were crowned in Nin.

The church of Holy Cross from the 9th century

St. Nikola church

Tourists from all over the world come especially to visit two symbols of the old town Nin; the church of Holy Cross from the 9th century called “the smallest cathedral in the world” and the Coronation church.

Numerous restaurants and taverns offer specialties of both domestic and international cuisine. Sports and recreational opportunities include also sports fishing and hunting.