Ugljan is an island northwest of the island Pasman and southeast of the islands Rivanj and Sestrunj. Area of 50,21 km2 (length 22 km, width up to 3,8 km) ranks it among the largest croatian islands. From the coast is separated by the Zadar channel, and with island Pasman is connected by the bridge. On Ugljan is located the same name place.
Ugljan has about 7500 inhabitants. Accommodation capacities which are on tourists disposals are about 2000 beds. There is one hotel, and many private apartments, camps and villas.
It has more than 2000 year’s tradition in olive grown and is crowded with olive trees. That is the reason why olive oil from Ugljan is one of the finest in Croatia. Don’t miss the opportunity to take home a few bottles of olive oil from Ugljan.
Ugljan is beautiful, and lovers of Mediterranean landscapes can enjoy the unforgettable panoramas of which is particularly striking the one from the Venetian fortress of St. Mihovil. The early man stay in this region is witnessed by the remains from the Roman Age, early Croatian churches, monasteries, stone island architecture and numerous villas from the old time. If you count to that crystal clear sea and beautiful beaches, it means that you must visit Ugljan.
