Pag

Pag (island of Pag)

The city of Pag is the center of a northern Dalmatian island bearing the same name, well known for its renowned Pag lace and excellent goat cheese. Inhabited since prehistoric times, the city of Pag has developed into the beautiful center of an interesting urban area, with towers and fortresses protecting its rich cultural heritage.
This island, where the crude rocky surface resembling the surface of the moon meshes with its green olive and fig groves will also impress all its visitors with its beautiful coves and clear seas.The island of Pag is connected to the mainland by ferry and bridge (Paški most).

Beaches: pebble, sandy, three of the beaches have water-springs

Welcome to Povljana, a town on the island of Pag, placed in the Velebit Channel, connected to the mainland by ferry and bridge (Paski most).Situated on the south part of the island in a green cove, Povljana has been inhabited from Roman times. The surroundings of this place, suitable for family holidays, offer you walking paths and bicycle driving, while the sandy beaches in the cove will be a safe playground for your children.

Beaches: sandy, rocky

Novalja is a town on the northern Dalmatian island of Pag, well known for its Pag lace and world-renowned Pag cheese. Spend your days on one of Novalja's sand beaches, counted among the most beautiful on the island. While your evening outings can be completed by the island's specialty, Pag lamb. The island of Pag is connected to the mainland by ferry and bridge (Paški most).

Beaches: sandy

Stara Novalja, on the Northern Dalmatian island of Pag that is connected to the mainland by Paski bridge, lies 5 km north of the better-known town of Novalja. Smaller and more peaceful, Stara Novalja is surrounded by fertile fields and is known for agriculture and wine growing. Tourists can find accommodation in private houses and enjoy the sun and the crystal clear waters of the pebble and sandy beaches. We recommend Stara Novalja for a family holiday.

We recommend: ancient walls and necropolis close to Stara Novalja / ruins of Sv. Kriz, a Preromanesque church / Novalja / "talijanova buza": 1024 m long Roman aqueduct in Novalja / town of Pag

How to get there: from the ferry port Zigljen - 5 km north of Novalja on the island's main road / from Paski bridge - 24 km north of the town of Pag towards Novalja on the island's main road

Welcome to the little place Vir on the island of the same name; it offers you a pleasant vacation on its clean sandy and pebble beaches. Its sea enchants you with its clearness, its climate is enjoyable, while a mild wind refreshes hot summer days. You will become enthusiastic about the variety of its landscape ranging from bare craggy rocks to vineyards and olive and fig groves.

Beaches: concrete, with sandy areas in the water, pebble

VIR

Olib (island of Olib)

Olib, placed on the western coast of the island of Olib belonging to the Zadar archipelago, is a great place for a tranquil holiday. Olib is the only place on the island and dates back to Roman times. Many valuable archeological sites can be visited on the island. Olib is connected by ferry to the city of Zadar. Several secluded bays near the place itself and the shallow Slatina and Slatinica bays on the eastern side of the island are ideal for those looking for tranquility and privacy. Besides recently caught fish, the islanders also offer homemade wine, oil and cheese. As for sports, you can go diving, fishing and, if you have your own board, windsurfing.

We recommend: 17th century Sv. Stosija parish church / collection of antiquities including Glagolitic codices in the treasury of the parish rectory / island of Silba: island with no roads or cars connected by ferry to the island of Olib / island of Premuda: connected by ferry to the island of Olib / Zadar

How to get there: ferry from Zadar to Olib

Ist

Ist (island of Ist)

Welcome to Ist, one of 300 northern Dalmatian islands, located north of Molat and connected to the mainland by boat lines via the neighboring island of Ugljan. The peaceful island of Ist and its main settlement of the same name placed in a bay with a small marina are ideal for lovers of a quiet, somewhat secluded holiday in nature. The island barely has 250 inhabitants. There are hills, olive and grape groves in its interior. Ist and the neighboring islands of Molat and Skarada, with their sandy beaches, bays and sandbanks are ideal for sports fishing, diving and boating.

We recommend: Bay of Kosiraca on the northwestern side of the island of Ist, perfect for sailing / neighboring islands of Molat, Ugljan and Dugi Otok that are accessible by ferry lines / cities on the mainland: Zadar and Sibenik / Kornati National Park / Telascica Nature Park

How to get there: by boat from the neighboring island of Ugljan, connected to the mainland by ferry lines from Zadar (Zadar - Ist: 22 NM)

Brbinj

Brbinj (island of Dugi otok)

Brbinj is a small place on the island of Dugi otok, considered one of the most beautiful islands of the Zadar archipelago, that is connected to the city of Zadar by daily boat lines. Brbinj lies in the bay of the same name on the northeastern side of the island and has some 160 inhabitants who primarily live off of agriculture and fishing, so you can buy healthy, home-grown food and recently caught fish from the locals. Brbinj is surrounded by pine trees and olive groves, and accommodation can only be found in apartments and rooms, which makes Brbinj an excellent destination for a quiet family holiday. Due to its position, the island is ideal for water sports, while several konobas and restaurants serves delicious specialties.

We recommend: Bozava - a place on the island of Dugi otok / Sali / Kornati National Park / Telascica Nature Park / Zadar

How to get there: Brbinj lies on the island's main road, 12 km south of Bozava, there is also a direct ferry line Zadar - Brbinj

Preko

Preko (island of Ugljan)

Preko is situated on the island of Ugljan, the most inhabited island of the Zadar Archipelago. It is also a ferry port which connects the island with the town of Zadar. It was inhabited even in Roman times, and it is known today by its historical buildings. The natural beauties of the Kornati National Park and the nature park of Telašćica are within reach of the island and they will make your holidays unforgettable.

Zdrelac, Dobropoljana, Pasman

Dobropoljana (island of Pasman)

Dobropoljana is placed in the bay of the same name on the island of Pasman that is one of 300 islands of the Zadar archipelago, connected to the mainland and the town of Biograd by boat lines via the neighboring island of Ugljan. It is situated on the northeastern side of the island, at the foot of the island's highest hill. Its 400 inhabitants primarily live off of fruit, vegetable and olive growing, as well as off of fishing. You can find accommodation in private rooms and apartments. While on the island, you can taste recently caught fish, vegetables grown on the fields nearby, homemade wine and olive oil, while the restaurants on the island of Pasman are widely known for their cuisine.

We recommend: Island of Ugljan / places of Tkon, Kali and Pasman / Biograd na moru / Zadar / Kornati National Park / Telascica Nature Park / Vransko lake

How to get there: 15 minutes by ferry from Biograd

Jezera (island of Murter)

Jezera, a harbor in Jezera bay, lies on the north-eastern shores of the island of Murter which is connected to the mainland by bridge at Tisno. The inhabitants of Jezera have been fishermen, olive growers and wine growers for centuries. Due to natural beauties of the bay, Jezera has developed into a charming tourist destination, where you can find accommodation in private houses or at Lovisce campsite. Thanks to its favorable geographic position, a nautical center and marina with 220 berths have been built in Jezera- a great starting point for exploring Kornati National Park. We recommend it for a quiet holiday with family and friends and to those who enjoy seafood specialties. You can attend sailing courses in Jezera during summer.

We recommend: Tisno, Betina and Murter - places on the island of Murter / Sibenik / Primosten / Vodice / islands of the Sibenik archipelago / Kornati National Park

How to get there: 4 km south of Tisno on the local road

Did you know: Jezera was named after the many pools of water left after winter rains in the limestone depressions nearby

Betina (island of Murter)

Betina is a tourist complex and harbor on the north-eastern coast of the Northern Dalmatian island of Murter, the largest island of the Sibenik archipelago. Murter is connected to the mainland by bridge at Tisno. Betina is 31 km from Sibenik and 6 km from Tisno. The marina in Zdrace bay has 200 berths and 80 boat storage places. Betina was first mentioned in the 16th century and its inhabitants are traditionally wine growers, olive growers and fishermen. Betina is perfect for a quiet holiday, while boating enthusiasts can rent or use their own boats to explore the numerous picturesque bays of Murter and the islets nearby. Betina is known for its seafood restaurants and as the starting point for visiting Kornati National Park.

We recommend: archeological site on Gradina hill close to Betina / small medieval church in Betina / Sv. Frane parish church / places of Tisno and Murter on the island of Murter / islands of Zlarin, Kaprije, Zirje, Prvic and Krapanj nearby / Kornati National Park / Krka National Park

How to get there: 31 km north of Sibenik on the Zadar-Sibenik main road, branching off at Vodice for the island of Murter

Murter (island of Murter)

Murter is a place on the northern part of the island of the same name that belongs to the Sibenik Archipelago. The island is connected to the mainland by bridge in Tisno. Murter is located between two bays; the bay of Hramina where there is a marina and the bay of Slanica where there is a swimming beach. Murter is also known as a starting point for trips to Kornati National Park. Thanks to quiet, pebble beaches in the place itself and nearby, surrounded by pine woods, Murter is ideal for a family holiday. Apart from this, we also recommend Murter to active holiday lovers due to tennis courts, soccer fields, basketball courts and water sports equipment rental. Numerous restaurants serve Dalmatian specialties and several festivities take place in August.

We recommend: ruins of Roman buildings and the ancient Collentum settlement in Hramina bay / Sv. Mihovil parish church where you can see several valuable paintings / Kornati National Park / places of Tisno, Betina and Jezera on the island of Murter / Telascica Nature Park on the island of Dugi Otok / Sibenik / Krka National Park

How to get there: 5 km west of Tisno on the island's main road

Nerezisca (island of Brac) -

Nerezisca (island of Brac)

Nerezisca lies in the interior of the island of Brac, 10 km south of the ferry port Supetar that is connected to the city of Split by daily ferry lines and is therefore easily accessible. Supetar is known for its long wine-growing tradition, homegrown food and production of aromatic oils from lavender and sage. It is also the starting point for trips to Vidova gora - the highest peak on the Adriatic islands. Picturesque architecture and rich history dating back to 1000 A.D. when Nerezisca was the administrative center of the entire island make it even more interesting for tourists. If you are looking for something different, not necessarily directly on the coast, Nerezisca is the right place for you, offering excellent cuisine and wines, rich cultural heritage, and breathtaking landscapes.

We recommend: Early Christian Sv. Tudor church / Romanesque churches of Sv. Juraj and Sv. Nikola / Gothic house Grafulic where the rector's guards used to stay / Renaissance palace Harasic / 13th century parish church Sv. Marija with Renaissance altar / churches of Sv. Petar, Sv. Margarita and Sv. Trojstvo / Sv. Jakov church with a Baroque relief of the Mother of God, considered to be one of the most beautiful on the island / places nearby: Dracevica, Donji Humac and Praznice / tourist destinations: Supetar, Milna and Bobovisca / Blaca Desert

How to get there: from the ferry port Supetar: 10 km to the south on the island's main road that leads from Supetar to Vidova gora / from the ferry port Sumartin: some 20 km north of Sumartin on the island's main road towards Milna

Bol ( island of Brac)

Bol Bol is an attractive summer resort situated on the south shore of the island of Brač, one of the sunniest Adriatic islands. Not far from Brač lies the beauty queen o the Adriatic beaches - Zlatni rat - a paradise for windsurfers and lovers of water sports. This elongated sandbank consisting of millions tiny grains of sand immerses into the blue open sea with its length of 634 metres! If you wish active holidays full of sports, recreation and the company of young people, come to Bol! Beaches: pebble

Bobovisce (island of Brac)

Bobovisca lies one kilometer from the sea, in the interior of the western side of the island of Brac that is connected to Split and Makarska by daily ferry lines. The closest tourist destination is Milna and the closest swimming beach is one kilometer in the bay of Bobovisca. The inhabitants, some 60 of them in total, live off of olive and wine growing. If you are looking for a quiet holiday in private accommodation, Bobovisce is the right destination for you. The small harbor is safe for smaller boats. We recommend various water sports.

We recommend: Roman and Byzantine archeological finds in the bay / Vicja Luka - parts of Greek weapons / Baroque-Renaissance Castle of the Gligo-Marincevic family on a hill above Bobovisca / Milna / Lozisca / Sutivan

How to get there: 15 km east of the Supetar ferry port in the direction of Sutivan and Lozisca where the road branches off for Bobovisca

Hvar (island of Hvar)

Hvar (island of Hvar)

Welcome to the island which boasts of being the sunniest Dalmatian island. Nature has granted it 320 sunny hours of all days in a year. The scents of rosemary and lavender, a wooded shore and an exceptional cultural richness reveal why Hvar is a favourite tourist destination!

Beaches: rocky, small bays with sandy beaches

Sutivan (island of Brac)

Sutivan lies 7 km west of the Supetar ferry port that is connected to Split by daily ferry lines. Sutivan goes back to the 15th century and, apart from sacral monuments, has several interesting Renaissance houses and Baroque summer residences. There are mostly pebble beaches in Sutivan, while there is a sandy beach in the Livka bay nearby. Evenings in Sutivan are great for pleasant walks in the park with its palm and pine trees. You can try homegrown food and wines of Brac in numerous restaurants and konobas (local restaurants). If you are looking for an active holiday, we recommend Cape of Gomilica, perfect for underwater fishing. The bay of Sutivan is a safe port for smaller boats, while it is recommended to anchor larger boats outside of the port.

We recommend: foundations of an early Christian church / Sv. Ivan Renaissance church / 18th century Baroque bell tower / Marjanovic family fortress from 1777 / Renaissance house of the Natali-Bozicevic family / Baroque summer residence of the poet Kavanjin / Ilic Baroque park / Dafinis house - museum collection of furniture and artwork from the beginning of the 19th century

How to get there: 7 km west of Supetar on the island's main road

Zavala (island of Hvar)

Zavala is an attractive place on the south side of the island of Hvar, the sunniest Dalmatian island. You can enjoy here the untouched nature and crystal-clear sea. Beautiful beaches and the vicinity of Šćedro are the advantages of this uninhabited island of wild beauty. Zavala and its surroundings are favourite excursion points for the Hvar visitors. Small villages with preserved traditional houses are especially interesting.

Vis Vis (island of Vis)

Vis is the main town and ferry port of the central Dalmatian island of the same name, connected to the mainland by daily ferry lines from Split. The island and town of Vis (formerly known as Issa) go back to ancient times and have had a turbulent history, which can be seen by the numerous buildings and archeological sites. Many artifacts are nowadays part of the permanent exhibition of the Archeological Museum in Split. Apart from its rich cultural heritage, Vis is also known for its beautiful landscapes. Close to the town there are several sandy and pebble beaches (Parja, Rogacic, Mala Svitnja and Vela Svitnja). In the island's interior, on the road towards the town of Komiza, there are many vineyards where grapes for Viska vugava, Plavac and white wines are grown. The nature on the island of Vis is untouched because, until recently (1989), the island was not opened to tourists. Therefore, it is a great place for a quiet and pleasant holiday. Those interested in sports can play basketball or tennis, while the underwaters of Vis are rich in fish and have many splendid diving sites. Several summer events and traditional music evenings take place on the island of Vis in July and August.

We recommend: ruins of an old town placed on the slope south of the town of Vis / two burial grounds dating back to ancient times / ruins of a Roman theatre on Prirova peninsula / Renaissance palace Gariboldi / summer residence of Marin Gazarovic / parish church from the year 1500 / Sv. Ciprijan church from the 16th century

How to get there: ferry line Split - Vis

Pomena , Pomena (island of Mljet)

Welcome to Pomena, a place and harbor on the western coast of the island of Mljet that is connected to the city of Dubrovnik by daily boat lines. Pomena lies in the bay of the same name, suitable for anchoring smaller yachts. The place has some 50 inhabitants who primarily live off of agriculture, fishing and tourism, the latter gaining more and more importance. You can find both private and hotel accommodation in Pomena, where you will also find sports fields, where you can rent bicycles, canoes and surfboards, or take a sailing or diving course. Pomena is, like the entire island of Mljet, part of which has been proclaimed a National Park, surrounded by a dense Aleppo pine forest. The well-known Malo lake is only 200 meters away from the hotel in Pomena. We recommend a holiday in Pomena to those who would like to spend their summer in the vicinity of tourist centers like Dubrovnik, where numerous cultural and entertainment events take place, and yet would like to enjoy their privacy and tranquillity.

We recommend: Malo lake / Veliko lake / Mljet National Park / Peljesac peninsula / Dubrovnik and its shoreline / Elafiti group of islands

How to get there: 2 km west of Govedari on the island's main road