Murter

Understand

The island is populated by around five thousand people, with two thousand of them living in the village of Murter. The island lies in the northwest part of the Šibenik archipelago and is separated from the mainland by a 20 m wide sea canal at Tisno. The canal is spanned by a 37 m draw-bridge. The island covers an area of about 18.7 km², and the highest point is the peak of Raduč at 125 m above sea level. The southwestern coastline is predominantly of steep slopes divided by many sandy coves. The island has an assortment of both sandy and rocky beaches.

Tourist information Turistička zajednica općine Murter-Kornati, Rudina bb, Murter, ☏ +385 22 434 995, [email protected]. (updated Oct 2016) Turistička zajednica Betina, Trg na moru 2, Betina, ☏ +385 22 436 522, [email protected]. (updated Oct 2016) Turistička zajednica općine Tisno, Istočna gomilica 1A, Tisno, ☏ +385 22 438 604, [email protected]. (updated Oct 2016) Turistička zajednica Jezera, Put Zaratića 3, Jezera, ☏ +385 22 439 120, [email protected]. (updated Oct 2016)

Getting there

By bus Regional buses from Tribunj, Vodice, Šibenik Daily buses to Šibenik [1], Zadar, Rijeka, Zagreb and various destinations along the coast.

By plane The closest airports are in Split and Zadar. For Split airport it would be more reasonable to get to Trogir straight from the airport (instead of Split proper), then take a bus from there.

By car Cross the bridge at Tisno. All four towns on the island are readily accessible by road using a private car.

1 Podizni most u Tisnome (Moveable bridge in Tisno). 15 May-14 Sep 09:00-09:30, 17:00-17:30;15 Sep-14 May M W F 09:00-09:30. The island is connected with the mainland by a moveable bridge. In season they open the bridge twice a day for 1/2 hour to pass through the boats. Out of season the bridge is opened only 3 times a week. (updated Nov 2016)

Getting around

By bus Regional buses also connect the major settlements on the island to each other.

See

St. Michael's church, St. Rock's chapel, and the church of Our Lady of Gradina are the oldest churches on the island. The local graveyard, with historic early Croatian graves is situated on the Gradina cape. The Archeological Park ”Colentum" Remains of Roman buildings, including the remains of the antique settlement at Colentum. Visit the foot of the Gradina elevation, at Hramina cove and elsewhere.

Do

Slanica cove, said to be the most beautiful beach of the Šibenik Riviera. Murter had a military base built on it during World War II, with tunnels bored deep inside the island. Some locals believe the site is haunted. There are 3 marinas on the island

Buy

The population of Murter traditionally deal with agriculture and fishing and are well known for these skills, as well as being producers of excellent olive oil.

Sleep

Murter offers various accommodation including hotels, homestays and condominiums.

Hotel Colentum, Put Slanice bb, ☏ +385 22 431100, fax: +385 22 435255, [email protected]. A modern hotel of 98 rooms. Several terraces look over the Kornati archipelago and the sea. Open from April to October. Open-air swimming pool, AC, central heating, TV, private parking, onsite restaurant, dogs are permitted Hotel Stomorin, Put gradine bb (Located in the marina Hramina), ☏ +385 22 434 411, fax: +385 22 435 242, [email protected]. 10 rooms and 36 beds. Each room has a view of the marina and the sea. All rooms have A/C and a TV. Heartofdalmatia.com (Apartments in Murter), Mehanova 6, 22243, ☏ +385 98 331 421. 120 apartments in Murter for rent.

Go next

Kornati National Park Vodice Prvić Šibenik Zadar Krka National Park Dugi Otok and Telašćica Nature Park Vransko jezero Nature Park Split, international airport [2] , ferry terminal and harbour [3]