MURTER

Murter is one of those gorgeous islands that’s so easy to get to you wonder how it can keep itself from being overwhelmed by tourists.  Located just up the coast from Sibenik (about 30km) and Vodice, it’s connected to civilization by a drawbridge just 35 feet long.  And it’s only open for a half hour or so in the morning and afternoon.  The island itself takes up some  19 sq.miles, big enough to have a handful of interesting towns--Tisno, Hramina, Betina and Jezera.  For people who love boats, Murter is a nautical paradise.  In addition to some great marinas, it’s so close to Kornati Islands National Park, day-tripping is easy.  You can even rent a boat or take one of many excursions.  Slanica Bay is the place families go to enjoy a sandy beach; Tisno too has great swimming as well as Betina, which has almost 100 small family shipyards dedicated to to building traditional Croatian wooden boats. Besides catering to mariners, sun-worshipers and nature lovers, the island also has a thriving olive, fruit and wine growing economy and the local almonds are delicious! If you are heading up to Zadar from Sibenik or Split, Murter is a wonderful weekend sojourn…or more!

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