Ugljan Island – Holiday Accommodation opposite Zadar

The peaceful island of Ugljan lies within sight of the mainland city of Zadar, just a few nautical miles away. Only a narrow channel separates the island from the mainland. Thanks to frequent ferry connections, Ugljan is easy to reach and especially attractive for guests looking for holiday apartments, studios or holiday homes on Ugljan Island. The island is densely covered with typical Mediterranean vegetation. Olive trees, palm trees and cypresses shape the lush green landscape. Numerous hiking and cycling paths cross the hilly terrain, making Ugljan particularly popular with mountain bikers. Many holiday accommodations on Ugljan are located in quiet, natural surroundings. The many still little-frequented sandy and pebble beaches are another reason why Ugljan is considered a hidden gem for Croatia lovers. The wild and romantic coastline is ideal for a peaceful beach holiday, with apartments and holiday homes close to the sea in high demand. Sights and activities on Ugljan The approximately 7,500 inhabitants traditionally live from olive and fruit cultivation as well as fishing. Fishing has a long tradition here, and the waters around Ugljan are among the richest fishing grounds in the Adriatic. Divers are also attracted by lively reefs and rare corals. Cultural attractions are numerous. Near Muline, archaeological remains from Roman times with villae rusticae, a mausoleum and mills can be visited, often close to holiday apartments on Ugljan. At the northeastern edge of the village of Ugljan stands the Franciscan monastery of St. Jerome from 1430, directly next to a gently sloping sandy beach. Another monastery can be visited on the nearby islet of Galevac. The small island of Osljak offers scenic hiking trails with ruins of historic olive mills from the 18th century. Worth seeing is also the baroque church of St. Lawrence in the fishing village of Kali. Near Preko, the ruins of St. Michael’s Fortress rise above the island. The climb rewards visitors with stunning views over Preko, the monastery island Galovac and often as far as Zadar. Preko is also the main ferry port and a popular location for apartments and holiday homes on Ugljan. Sand and pebble beaches on Ugljan Ugljan is known for its beautiful beaches. Muline Bay and the sandy Mostir Beach in Ugljan village are especially popular with families. Near Kukljica, the Kuncabok Bay offers ideal family beaches. Numerous holiday apartments and houses are available in these areas. Further attractive beaches can be found near Lukoran, Poljana, Sutomišćica, Guduce and Susića. Many apartments and studios on Ugljan are surrounded by pine forests and offer peaceful locations. Getting to Ugljan Ugljan is easily accessible by ferry. Jadrolinija car ferries connect Preko with Zadar in about 25 minutes, running frequently throughout the year. An alternative route leads via Pašman to Biograd. This excellent accessibility makes holiday accommodation on Ugljan ideal for a relaxed island holiday.