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City break in Murter. Active leisure ideas for Murter - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Murter is an ideal place for those who love to admire virgin nature. There are unique lakes near the town of Jezera, which can be seen only in autumn and winter due to heavy rains. The lakes dry up and completely disappear in spring and summer. The National Park Kornati is located close to the capital of the island on Kornati Archipelago. The archipelago consists of small uninhabited islands. If you want to get there, rent a boat in any of the major villages or on the beaches. The archipelago is home to a large number of different species of flora and fauna of the Adriatic.
Top hotels in Murter for business trip or short vacation
One of the attractive features of Murter is a great choice of hotels. Each of them is characterized by hospitable atmosphere and unique national peculiarities. The most popular place on the … Open
However, you may find fascinating things on Murter. Be sure to climb Raduč Mount. Its height is only 120 meters, but it provides amazing views of the capital of the island and the rest of the island. Murter, Tisno, Jezera and Betina are linked not only by the highway but also by many footpaths. You can find routes for small walks or go on a camping trip, sleep in a tent and admire the starry sky.
However, you don’t have to explore the island on foot. You can easily rent a mountain bike here. The price of the rent is quite low, local roads are open and you can feel safe here. You can also rent a motorbike or a car on Murter. If you want to rent a car, all you need is an international driver's license, to be at least 21 and have driving experience of at least a year. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Shopping in Murter - main shopping streets, outlets and boutiques
During your holidays on Murter, be sure to buy Morcic jewellery. In the Middle Ages, Morcic jewellery was made of burnt to black wood and it was given as a gift for sailors for luck. People … Open
The island is a paradise for those who love sea fishing. Some of Jezera inhabitants have a hunter-gather lifestyle. They hunt on many species of fish like dorado, albacore and catfish. Moreover, they look for sea giants like sharks, bluefin tuna and swordfish. You can fish in Jezera during the year. Hunting has its own peculiarities in different seasons. There are a lot of hereditary fishermen in the city, who will help you to rent a boat and tell all the subtleties of sea fishing. You can buy or rent a variety of fishing equipment here. There are many sports and cultural events in Jezera in the summertime where both locals and foreigners can participate and show their skills.
Murter has been one of the sailing centres for the last decades. There are several yacht clubs which will be interesting for both experienced yachtsmen and beginners, who want to improve their skills in sailing. You can visit Betina and communicate with the families of local shipbuilders, designing and creating wooden sailing ships for a long time. Not only yachting is popular here. You can try scuba diving near Kornati Islands or try windsurfing.
Guide to Murter sightseeing - things to see and to visit
Murter island in Croatia is part of the Sibenik archipelago. It began to attract travellers' attention many hundreds of years ago. The island is a place of interest to contemporary tourists, … Open
If you want to explore the underwater world but there is no desire to undergo diving training, snorkelling is the best choice for you. Choose a secluded beach like Podvrške. It is a perfect beach for those who want to enjoy Croatian virgin nature and peaceful atmosphere. Cigrada is also a deserted beach where you can capture amazing views. Sandy-pebble Slanica Beach is located close to Murter Town. You can reach it from the centre of the town in 30 minutes. This place is perfect for holidays with small children because of shallow waters. Luke is a sandy beach visited by families with children. If you want to enjoy Croatian nightlife, visit Murter Town or go to Slanica Beach where the loudest parties are held.
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Mount Plak will be an ideal place for rock-climbers. Excellent conditions for climbing are also available in the Paklenica National Park. Tourists will be able to descend to a depth of more than 1 km in the Cerovac caves of the Velebit mountain. The walk down the cave gives a lot of new emotions and impressions. Fans of windsurfing should go to the island of Brač, which is considered the center of this sport. The largest windsurfing track to another island, Hvar, starts there. Skiing in Croatia is not the most popular sport, but fans of extreme skiing can ride at the resorts of Platak, Bjelolasica and the peak of Sljeme. … Open
Reference information
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Murter
♥   Nature Park 'Vransko jezero' , 15.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Krka' , 27.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Kornati' , 33.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Nature Park 'Telašćica' , 39.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Paklenica' , 61.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo

City break ideas for neighbours of Murter

Zadar
Fans of rafting should definitely make a rafting in the Zrmanja River, and fans of equestrian sports will be interested in visiting the local hippodrome located in the village of Zaton. Here beginners will learn how to stay in the saddle, and experienced riders can ... Open »
Ciovo Island
Ciovo will appeal to those who like hiking and cycling. The island is literally entangled by a network of footpaths, connecting all the settlements, beaches, and main attractions. From the hills in the central part, there is a beautiful view of the neighboring ... Open »
Dugi Otok
If you are not a very experienced tourist, then choose excursions that are designed for several hours and run mainly along the coast. You can enjoy magnificent views of the bay of Zadar and the picturesque bays of Dugi Otok. Complicated routes are suitable for more ... Open »
Split
A nice addition to vacation will be a walk around local shops and markets; it’s worth to look for souvenirs in the Ribica store. Colorful postcards depicting local attractions, graceful statues and interesting books about the city in different languages ... Open »
Vis Island
Vis is a perfect place not only for those who are interested in history. The island is not touched by civilization and it is an ideal place for long walks. You can choose one walk for a couple of hours or go on a camping trip for several days, sleep in a tent and admire ... Open »
Hvar
In addition to a relaxing holiday on the coast, Hvar offers its visitors ample opportunities for outdoor activities. In the capital there is the great diving center, Viking; it has its own diving school. It will be interesting to beginners who can be taught the basics ... Open »
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