The Island of Murter

The Island of Murter has a population of 5,100 people and border's North and Central Dalmatia. It is approximately 60 minutes from Zadar and Split, both of which are served by international airports, and is an ideal starting point for various sport and other recreational activities.

Murter is the departure point to the Kornati National Marine Park. The "Kornati" offers sailing enthusiasts, scuba divers and other water fanatic's a once in a life time experience. National Parks located on the Croatian mainland, amongst others Krka, Paklenica and the Plitvice Lakes, are within an hour's drive from Murter and are an "Eldorado" for hikers, climbers and bicyclist's.

Sight-seeing is abundant in the historical towns of Split, Sibenik, Trogir and Zadar and are only a short-drive from Murter. Their historical town centres are rich in history, culture and architecture and are awaiting to be re-discovered!

On Murter, Olive and Cypress trees set the scene and are complimented by the island's abundant hidden coves and its four villages which have preserved their Mediterranean charm. The island atmosphere and picturesque fishing villages offer a truly romantic holiday and the hospitality of the locals is uncomparable, whereas newcomers often finds themselves walking away from the local butcher shop with a half a kilogram of the famous Dalmation prosciutto as a gift from the butcher!

Murter is easily accessible via a draw-bridge connecting it with the Croatian mainland village of Tisno. The bridge opens two times daily, for 30 minutes to allow water traffic to pass; once at 8:30 and again at 17:30.

Murter offers visitors the attractiveness of an island combined with the accessibility and wide range of activities and conveniences of the Croatian mainland.

Due to the stress-free and easy access to the island, you can bring your own automobile if you want! As well as your bicycles, boats, scuba gear, tennis rackets, basket and soccer ball…. (but rest assured you can also rent everything you need, right on Murter!)