'Riva' is a generic word meaning 'waterfront', and it is usually a place to enjoy a picnic and have a coffee in coastal towns. And when the people of Zadar speak of the Riva, they mean the pleasant park on the edge of the peninsula of the Old Town, named after a Croatian king, and beautifully planted with meadows, flowers and palms, spread over large areas, which give the city a picturesque natural atmosphere, becoming the countryside One of the most important hiking spots in the country.