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By Diana Riley

PUBLISHED: 04:43 EST, 5 March 2014 | UPDATED: 07:23 EST, 5 March 2014

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Most of us have heard about Dubrovniks charms, but Zadar in the western corner of Croatia has pretty beaches, sunshine and medieval history on its doorstep.

Even better, there are fewer tourists. Its a two-hour flight from the UK, and travel in June when we are here and youll avoid the Germans and Austrians who have been parking themselves on the sunbeds for years.

We are spending a week based in the lively city and on the island of Pag, from which the crumbly local sheeps cheese takes its name. Zadar, home to around 70,000 people, is a joy to explore, with pedestrianised streets that seem made for strolling.

Italian style: The Zadar region was heavily influenced by Florence, which has given it a colourful culinary scene

Two thirds of the city was destroyed in World War II and the more recent War of Independence, but careful restoration sits happily alongside impressive modern architecture.

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Coasting along in Croatia: Combining island hopping with the lively city of Zadar