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Zlarin is a small island in the Šibenik archipelago.
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Zlarin is a small island in the Šibenik archipelago, southwest of Šibenik, separated from the land by the Šibenik Channel, and from a series of islets in the south-west by the Zlarin Channel. Population: 359.
Larger bays are Zlarinska Luka and Magarna in the south-east. On the north-eastern coast are the bays Vodena, Velika Lovisca, Njivica, Veles, Platac, Lokvica, etc.
Chief occupations include farming, viticulture, olive and fruit growing, fishing, coral and sponge diving, seafaring and tourism. Ferry lines with Sibenik. Zlarin - History and Cultural Heritage:
Zlarin - Coral:
Former inhabitants were farmers and fishermen but they will be remembered as coral divers. Hunting and processing of coral were known already in the 15th ct. and it brought to Zlarin economic prosperity that lasted till the 20th ct. Even today on the island there is a coral workshop where coral is worked manually and the hand made jewels are sold.
The unspoilt nature, thick pine forests , beaches of various types and numerous hidden bays attract many tourists. Enjoying the sun and crystal clear sea many local and foreign visitors spend here ideal holiday and especially yachtsmen as they can find a safe berth in well protected harbour of Zlarin.
Zlarin - Beaches:
Zlarin has beautiful swimming beaches, a sandy beach, it offers peace and quiet. The specific feature of the island is that there are no automobiles, which is especially attractive to tourists who whish to have a quiet vacation.
There are several theories about the origin of the name of this island that was often called golden island, green or coral island. It is one of the islands in Šibenik archipelago that is nearest to the mainland - about 1 nautical mile far from it.
Zlarin - Accommodation:
Accomodation can be found in a hotel and in the private rooms and apartments.
Hotel:
- Hotel Koralj
There are also few restaurants where you can taste local specialities but because of frequent ship lines that connect Zlarin with Šibenik, whenever you wish you can drop in to Šibenik, Prvić or Vodice.
- The Baroque parish church was built in 1735-1740.
There are also other churches in the town:
- St. Roch (Rocco) at the old graveyard, dating from 1650;
- Our Lady of Raselj (first half of the 15th c., restored in Baroque style in 1714);
- St. Simon from the second half of the 17th century.
- The chapel of the Nativity of Christ
The town also has several summer mansions from the Baroque period (17th-18th c.).
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