Benkovac
This modest Croatian town in Zadar County serves as the administrative and cultural centre of the Ravni Kotari region, with vineyards in the surrounding area and a café and restaurant scene that punches above its size. It is known locally for the Benkovački sajam fair, and the wider region holds several UNESCO World Heritage sites within reach.
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- Population2,484
- Nearest water from center 2.8 km1.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.4 km3.4 mi
Nearest airports
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Benkovac: quick answers
Where is Benkovac?
Benkovac is in Croatia, about 88 km55 miles in a straight line from Split.
How do you get to Benkovac?
The nearest airport is Zadar (ZAD), about 27 min away by road. The nearest train station is Ražine, about 41 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Benkovac?
The warmest month is July, averaging 25°C76°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 5°C40°F. The wettest month is November, with about 160 mm6.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Benkovac?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 4 restaurants, 9 cafés and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Benkovac?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Gospić, Preko and Murter. Benkovac is listed among the day trips from Split.