Zadar is by no means a shopping mecca, but you can, of course, find everything you need in terms of food, groceries, clothes, electronics, and everything else you would expect from a tourist city with over 70.000 people.
In the video below, I take you to the main green market and fish market. I will also show you the shops in the old town and some of the shopping malls in Zadar.
Below, I provide you with more details in relation to Shopping in Zadar.
Green Market and Fish Markets in Zadar
If you feel like cooking during your holiday, be sure to visit one of Zadar’s seven green markets and the fish market, where you’ll find a variety of locally grown vegetables and fruit, as well as freshly caught fish!
In the video above, we visit the main green market and fish market, both located in Zadar’s old town; the other markets are located in neighborhoods throughout the town. On the website of Tržanica Zadar (Markets Zadar), you can see the location of all the markets, and you will also find information about the produce currently sold at the different markets.
Near the markets in the old town, you can also find several stands selling clothes and souvenirs.
Note: The best time to visit any of the fresh food markets is early in the morning, preferably before 10 am.
Payment options: not all places accept cards, so I recommend bringing cash
Shopping Malls in Zadar
Zadar, meanwhile, has several shopping malls and a wide variety of brands known from most European countries.
Here are some details about the shopping malls.
Supernova Zadar
- Opened in 2010
- 132 stores, 2 floors, 1,300 parking spots
- Special discounts every second Saturday of the month
- Includes a green market
- Car Wash
- Website
- Open 9 am to 10 pm, Mon to Sun.
City Galleria
- Opened in 2001, expanded in 2008
- 4 floors, 54 stores, 400 parking spots
- Also features a fish market
- Website
- Open 9 am to 9 pm, Mon to Sat. Note: Supermarket and Greenmarket open from 7 am
Zadar Shopping Capitol
- Opened in 2019
- 3 floors, 13 stores
- Website
- Open 9 am to 10 pm(9 pm Sun), Mon to Sun.
City Park Zadar
- Opened in Summer 2023
- 1 floor, 19 stores
- Website
- Open 9 am to 9 pm, Mon to Sat.
Hey Parks Zadar
- Opened in 2022
- 1 floor, 10 stores
- Website
- Open 8 am to 9 pm, Mon to Sun.
K Centar Iadera
- Smallest mall, 6+ stores, 1 floor
All shopping malls offer free parking
Supermarkets and grocery shops
In terms of supermarkets and smaller grocery shops, there are more than 100 to choose from in Zadar
The largest supermarkets are Interspar, Kaufland, Plodine, and Super Konzum.
These are the supermarket chains in Zadar. Please note that some of them are only visible on Google Maps if you search for their name.
Konzum, Studenac, Ribola, Tommy, Plodine, Lidl, Spar, Eurospin, Kaufland
Budget Tip: All the supermarkets chains have mobile Apps, which gives you special discounts. They are all simple to use, so I recommend you download the application for the supermarkets you plan to shop in. Leave a comment below if you have any questions in that regard.
Local Products to buy in Zadar
In the old town, you find shops offering locally produced clothes, art, and jewelry.
In terms of food, you can find locally grown vegetables at the green markets. The fish you can buy are almost exclusively from the Adriatic Sea.
Try Paski Sir and Prsut.
Payment & Practical Tips
All supermarkets and grocery shops accept cash and card payment, but at the green and fish markets, there might be shops that only accept cash.
Parking around the old town is paid, expect to pay between 1 to 2 euros per hour. All shopping malls offer free parking.
During the summer season, most of the larger supermarkets are also open on Sundays, but some of the smaller local supermarkets might be closed. (Supermarkets in Croatia can only work 16 Sundays a year.)
International brands may be slightly cheaper in Croatia, depending on your country of origin.
