Maslenica is a port and village in Zadar County, Dalmatia, Croatia. Its geographical coordinates are 44°13'N, 15°32'E. It is situated in Novigrad sea, the gulf of Novigrad. Waters are quite clear due to the Zrmanja river which flows into this gulf.

History

The town was built 1000 years ago. Maslenica was damaged under the Yugoslav wars but new bridges has been built.

Operation Maslenica got its name from the village.