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Ždrelac
ℹ️Practical info — Ždrelac
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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Sights nearby
💡 Tips
- Walk onto the Ždrelac Bridge at sunset for golden views of the Kornati islands.
- For the best beach experience, head to Matlovac for its rare sandy bottom and shallow water.
- Sailing? Be careful! The bridge is only 16.5m high-a famous "mast killer" for yachts.
- Rent a bike to explore Trail 8, which connects the quiet seaside villages of Pašman.
- Buy fresh fish early in the morning directly from the boats at the main pier.
🍽 Food
A simple, delicious island staple usually served with local chard (blitva).
Famous for its sage and floral notes, harvested from the island's wild hills.
A slow-roasted delicacy (peka) that usually requires a few hours' pre-order.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Look for "Maslinovo ulje" (Olive oil) signs on private houses for the best price and quality.
Visit nearby Kraj to buy world-class cold-pressed olive oil from the source.
The historic town center provides narrow, shaded paths away from the midday heat.
Hike to the island’s highest point for a silent, 360-degree Adriatic panorama.
Water temperature…
Ždrelac is the gateway to Pašman Island, named after the 'Mali Ždrelac' strait that separates Ugljan and Pašman islands. Since 1973, an impressive bridge has connected the two islands, making Ždrelac an important nautical hub. Sailors frequently use this passage on their way to the Kornati National Park. The village spreads around a deep bay and gives a mix of traditional fishing houses and modern holiday villas. Particularly attractive for bathers is the Matlovac beach, which features a shallow sandy bottom and is convenient for children. The surroundings of Ždrelac are rich in olive groves and vineyards, inviting for hiking and cycling tours. From the bridge, there is a fantastic view of passing yachts and the Zadar archipelago. The parish church of Saint Luke is the architectural landmark in the old town center. Thanks to frequent ferry connections from Zadar to Ugljan and the bridge connection, Ždrelac is one of the easiest island settlements to reach in Dalmatia.
- Location: Croatia
- Top sights: Uvala Polača · Uvala Sveti Luka · crkva svetog Luke evanđelista
- Nearby: Kukljica (4 km)
- Population: ~397
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Jul, Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 5 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 11 | 7 |
| Rain mm | 90 | 89 | 75 | 68 | 66 | 55 | 40 | 50 | 102 | 96 | 129 | 110 |
Geography
Facts
- Pašman Island
- Bridge to Ugljan
- Nautical hub
- Matlovac sandy beach
- Mali Ždrelac strait
- Sailing passage
- Church of St. Luke
- Olive growing
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Sights in the town Ždrelac (4)
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