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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 believed that souvenir would help sailors to come back home. Nowadays, Morcic is just a nice souvenir with a rich past. This jewellery is made of ceramics, precious and semi-precious stones. Brooches, keychains, pendants and earrings in the shape of the Arabian head appeared in Croatia many centuries ago. One more popular Croatian souvenir is the miniature of Istarski kažun. It will be a nice souvenir for those who are interested in history and ancient things. The miniature is a traditional Croatian building, where citizens kept farming tools and hid in poor weather. A copy of the Vučedol Dove is an original gift too. The dove was initially used in traditional religious ceremonies and this symbol reminds Croats about their past. Try to pack the dove carefully, the souvenir is very fragile. Handicrafts made of white Brač stone are very popular in Croatia. The stone is delivered to Murter from Brač Island. The White House was faced with this stone. What’s interesting, superstitious people believe that the stone protects from the evil eye. You decide whether the stone has supernatural qualities or not but this souvenir looks attractive and it can be a nice gift for your close people. Local masters tat amazing laces. Masters produce embroidered napkins, table clothes and … Read further

Our guide to Murter

Best beaches

In the southern part of the island there is a beautiful private beach Cigrada. It is covered with tiny pebbles so the charming beach will be appreciated by people who don’t like sandy beachfronts. Notwithstanding that the quantity of tourists is not so big, there is a perfect café and a restaurant where customers are offered plenty of delicious fish meals. On Murter Island travellers can easily choose a … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

Local masters tat amazing laces. Masters produce embroidered napkins, table clothes and towels. But remember that the low price for a large item shows that the product is not a handmade item and it was made not on the island. It is usually a counterfeit brought here from China. Remember that you can bargain and get a nice discount. Moreover, different T-shirts with the views of the island are sold here. Tie … Open

Murter for children - what to visit

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. However, elder children won't be bored here too. There is a team of entertainers working in the high season on the beach. Teenagers will be happy to visit the beach and try snorkelling. You can rent a mask, a … Open

Travel guide to Murter

Walking through olive groves remains one of the most favorite pastimes for guests of the island. In some parts of the coast, it is possible to see unusual rock formations and cliffs. Murter never ceases to attract fans of scuba diving as there are several beautiful coral reefs not far from the coast. These reefs have become home to many exotic animals. Fans of diving will be able to see exotic fish and admire other … Open

Traditions and mentality of Murter

One more interesting Croatian peculiarity is that locals don’t like to tell tourists that they break rules or don’t follow some traditions or customs. If you have accidentally visited a reserved territory or private land, nobody will hint at the need for getting permission to enter here. Croats are very scrupulous in matters of their private land. If you have accidentally come to someone’s private … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

While being on Murter, be sure to visit local pizzerias. Pizza can be called a national dish in Croatia. You can find different pizzas with various toppings here. Furthermore, pizzerias serve delicious salads which you can’t taste in restaurants. National Croatian pizza is called pizzeta which is sold by the slice. It has the very thin dough and very luscious topping. Be sure to try delicious seafood … Open

Croatia - moving around the country

The use of bicycles is pretty much popular in Croatia. You can save considerably by renting them especially since there are special cycling routes in the country. In the absence of bicycle routes, it is also safe to move along motor roads, since Croats have great respect for bicycle riders. Please note that it is possible to travel by plane within the country. Airports can be reached by taxi, by shuttle bus or by bus. In this case, it is worth considering that not every airport terminal is run by city buses. The railway network in the country is not very developed, but it covers the most remote regions. Within the city, you will usually find trains with second class carriages. For longer trips, it is possible to buy a ticket for an express or comfortable first-class train. In which case, it is advisable to buy tickets in advance. … Open

Nature and parks of Croatia

There is also a huge number of natural parks in the country. One of the most famous is the Velebit Park, which features a mountain range of the same name. There are two national parks, North Velebit and Paklenica. The relief of Velebit is represented by high sharp rocks with numerous caves. The length of the deepest is about 1300 meters. In the eastern part of Croatia, the Kopacki Rit Nature Park is located. Most of its territory is covered with swamps and lakes. The forest is home to more than 250 different species of birds, as well as reindeer, wild boars, weasels, sables, leopard cats, and badgers. Those who wish to go fishing on one of the lakes, have to get a permit. … Open

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