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PAŠMAN ISLAND
The beautiful island of Pašman is located in the Zadar archipelago, separated from Zadar and Biograd by the beautiful Pašman channel. The island is irresistibly reminiscent of history with the remains of Illyrian cities, archaeological finds from the Roman era, magical mosaics, rustic villas, a stone statue of St. Michael from the ancient 12th century old Christian church, monasteries reveal the religious history of the island’s inhabitants. A rich world of fauna and flora was created by the mild Mediterranean climate with an abundance of aromatic and medicinal plants. Tourism is highly developed with plenty of activities and events, along with plenty of healthy and irresistible food in numerous taverns.
For all those who like an active holiday, the island is connected to the indispensable city of Zadar, the magical island of Ugljan, the Vrana Lake Nature Park, and the Paklenica National Park. There is never a shortage of entertainment, so visitors mostly visit the fair of island products and the folklore fair in Dobropoljana.
The production of high-quality olive oil, fresh fish, locally grown fruits and vegetables are the hallmark of the island. Clean and clear sea with beautiful beaches, which are one of the most beautiful on the whole Adriatic, gives the possibility of a whole day of unforgettable enjoyment with the chirping of woodpeckers from the mystical pine forests. The island hosts the largest international trekking race in Croatia – Škraping, which takes place in March. The multitude of mountain bike trails are ideal for athletes and getting in shape.
The sea of Pašman is the cleanest because the sea currents change every 6 hours, and the coast is surrounded by numerous gastronomic establishments and modern bars. The places on the island are calm and quiet, which is ideal for a vacation, and everyone who wants to have fun can go to nearby Zadar and other cities, since Pašman is well connected by ferry.
It is recommended to visit V. Bokolj hill and go on a hiking-biking trip and have a wonderful view of Kornati, the city of Biograd and other magical places.