The Sea Plays Music Here | Zadar, Croatia's Incredible Sea Organ
In Zadar, Croatia, the Adriatic Sea doesn't just meet the shore—it makes music. We arrived in Zadar expecting a day of island hopping, snorkeling, and exploring Croatia's beautiful Dalmatian Coast. But one of the most fascinating things we discovered was something we'd walked right over: the Zadar Sea Organ. Designed by Croatian architect Nikola Bašić and opened in 2005, the Sea Organ hides 35 organ pipes beneath Zadar's waterfront steps. As waves enter a series of channels beneath the promenade, they compress air and force it through the pipes, allowing the Adriatic itself to create the music. In this Destination Wednesday, we'll take you along on our day in Zadar—including Ošljak, snorkeling in the Adriatic, and Kali—before showing you how this remarkable instrument actually works. Sometimes the world's most interesting treasures really are right under your feet. 🌎 Journey to the Next Horizon Join us as we explore incredible destinations, cruise ships, and experiences around the world. Chapters 00:00 – Zadar Symphony 00:21 – Exploring the Islands off Zadar 00:45 – Discovering the Zadar Sea Organ 01:27 – How Does the Sea Organ Work? 02:10 – How the Sea Organ Makes Music 02:30 – Another Amazing Destination #Zadar #Croatia #SeaOrgan #JanandTraceyTravels Our Recommended Cruise Gear OREI American to European Plug Adapters—Many cruise ships are equipped with 220 European plugs, which are useless unless you have the correct adapter. These are the essentials we pack in our bags every time we cruise or travel to Europe. They come in an affordable six-pack which you can find at this link: https://amzn.to/44ixS0U Strongman Tools Strong Magnetic Hooks—A couple of these 6-pack sets of hooks are always with us when we cruise. Each individual hook can hold up to 30 lbs of weight and is ideal for hanging coats, hats, and the shelves described below. Get your set of these useful magnetic hooks at this link: https://amzn.to/3UDrVbJ Whitmor 5 Section Closet Organizer—Unfortunately, drawer and shelf space are sometimes limited in some cruise cabins. That’s why we always bring at least one of these inexpensive closet organizers, which gives us plenty of room for our folded clothes. We typically use a couple of magnetic hooks, as described above, to hang these from the ceiling in the corner of our room. Here’s the link where you can get yours: https://amzn.to/3w3GvQn Our Recommended Camera Gear DJI Osmo Pocket 3--You’ll usually see Tracey using this in almost all of our videos. Love this wonderful, small, and versatile camera. Basic Camera: https://amzn.to/3UDJJDF Creators Combo: https://amzn.to/4beP6OP GoPro Hero12—This is the best action camera we’ve ever used. Whether taking videos on the Zodiacs in Antarctica, snorkeling in Papua New Guinea, or scuba diving in Bonaire, this camera is always in our hands. Find the link to get yours here: https://amzn.to/3UkTcy1 Peak Design Slide Lite Camera Strap—If you still carry a DSLR or Mirrorless camera, as Jan does, this is the perfect strap to use. What's great is that this fully adjustable strap can be configured to be worn across your body, distributing the weight of your camera across your back rather than your neck. Additionally, it provides a bit more security when traveling through high-risk pickpocket areas. Get your Slide Lite Strap here: https://amzn.to/3xW6pWR As Amazon Affiliates, we earn from qualifying purchases.