Murter Island

The small, almost 17.5 square kilometer big island of Murter is situated in the northwest part of the Sibenik Archipelago. Its coast, despite its small size extends 42 kilometers and has more than enough tranquil coves ideal for swimming, and docking boats, as well as beautiful beaches such as the Slanica Bay. The beaches in Murter are mainly rocky, but there are still a few sandy bays. The island's close proximity to the mainland is a special feature because you don't need a ferry to reach the mainland. That is, to get to the island, you can use the drawbridge in the town of Tisno to get to the mainland, which makes getting to the island especially easy and quick for visitors. In the morning around 9:00 and in the evening around 5:00 pm, the draw bridge is closed to car traffic. The bridge is then lifted up for about half an hour to allow for ships and boats to make their way through the narrow sea passageway- always worth a look! On Murter Island, you will also find the administrative buildings for the neighboring Kornati National Park.

Enchanting Idylle for a Relaxing Vacation

Murter is the perfect place for a holiday for those seeking a small haven of peace away from the hectic , hustle and bustle of everyday life. Olive orchards as well as fishing have served for the last centuries as the economy for the locals. On Murter there are many hundred year old groves of gnarled olive trees, from them excellent olive oil is made. The bewitching Mediterranean flair comes not only from typical vegetation found here, but also by its mild, perfect for swimming climate and delightful architecture. The old stone houses found in the harbor of the town sharing the same name as the island, Murter, remind guests of the long and interesting history of the island and its people. Murter, however, is not only a paradise for beach goers. Boat owners will find many well-equipped sport-boat harbors and protected places to dock. In the main city of Trg Rudina, you will find restaurants, many cute cafés, as well as great shopping. Once a year, the traditional festival day of "Sv. Mihovil" takes place. On this day, the traditional Gajeta sailing ships sail out to sea as an impressive regatta. In the city of Murter, there is the also the popular Betina Yacht Marina which was originally just a small village, but has grown bigger alongside Murter. The picturesque atmosphere felt in this tranquil village comes from its narrow, old alleyways and historical buildings. In the northern region there is a well-developed marina with safe docking stations for boat owners. In the southeast region of the island, there is the city of Jezera situated in a protected bay making it also a popular place for boat-owners. Jezera is considered a secret tip for fish-lovers because here you can eat some of the most delicious seafood, caught and cooked straight from the sea in the local restaurants. Also, Big game fishing can be done here.

Charming Beaches on Murter

On Murter you can find any type of beach you want from the lively, hopping beaches to the calm and lonely swimming coves. In Croatia, naked swimming and sunning has had a long tradition and Murter, therefore, attracts a number of naturalists making their way to its beaches. One of the most beautiful and visited beaches is the Slanica beach situated idyllically in a bay nestled amongst pine forests in the northwestern region of the island. Slanica beach falls gently into the seas and is, therefore, especially popular with those who can't swim and children. The Podvrske beach lies a bit further north and is just as beautiful with its sandy sea floor and the wonderful display of blue tones glistening off the Adriatic Sea. Podvrske is also a nude beach falling flatly into the sea and has a few places for small boats to dock. Podvrske is connected over a levee to the small island of Skojic. The enchanting Cigrada Bay also makes for a very worthwhile visit and lies south of the Slanica Bay. In the Kosirina Bay, one can expect to be impressed by the overpowering view of the sea- as well as a well-facilitated camping site on one of the most beautiful places on the island.