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Otok Žirje
Otprilike 22 km jugozapadno od Šibenika, otok Žirje nastavak je otočnog arhipelaga Kornati. To je najudaljeniji naseljeni otok šibenske otočne skupine i najbolji je izbor za seoski otočni odmor, posebno ako želite ući u ritmove tradicionalnog načina života koji je gotovo netaknut turizmom.Topografija je slična ostalim Kornatima s puno kamenja i rijetke vegetacije. Nije uvijek bilo tako. Ime potječe od "žira" koji su nikli iz nekada obilnih hrastova. Sada je makija koja pokriva vapnenačke grebene dok se vinogradi, maslinici, nasadi smokava i šljiva šire po ravnicama. Razvedena obala prošarana je uvalama, otočićima i koraljnim grebenima koji pružaju dovoljno uzgajališta riba i jastoga.Otok ima zanimljivu povijest. Postoje ostaci kasnohelenske utvrde podignute u 6. stoljeću, kao i tragovi drugih drevnih obrambenih građevina oko otoka. Otok je prvo pripao Zadru, a zatim je 1323. godine postao dio Šibenika. Kada su Mlečani iz 15. i 16. stoljeća kontrolirali dalmatinsku obalu, šibenske plemićke obitelji gradile su na otoku ljetnikovce.Na otoku nema hotela i ograničena količina privatnog smještaja.Žirje je trajektom Jadrolinije povezano sa Šibenikom, Zlarinom i Kaprijem.
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Patricia
13/11/2021
The topography of the Island is full of rocks and sparse vegetation and gave me a good desert like background for my pictures. I felt the rhythms of a traditional lifestyle on my arrival here, the locals were cordial and charming. An awesome Island with a rich history background.
Guus
09/10/2021
I went for a walk in the plum and olive groves plantation, the groves provided a good shade for our afternoon rest. We engaged in fishing activities in the indented coastline. We even bought some lobsters to take back home.
Beata
06/01/2022
I enjoyed visiting the fish and lobster farms. They were so large that I could not complete walking around. The fish were large and the lobsters looked scary. I was treated to delicious meals of fish and lobsters. I enjoyed this delicacy.
To
25/11/2021
I was lucky to come here during low peak holiday season, the island has limited accommodation spaces, i hiked the hills there and saw the remains of what was a fortress then went back down and saw the lobster farms, it was an eye opener vacation this one
Wilkins
19/12/2021
We wanted a rural island vacation and this was the perfect choice for us. We got the chance to experience the traditional lifestyle of the locals here. I loved the topography of this place which is made of lots of rocks and sparse vegetation.
Shelby
18/12/2021
We explored the plains and vineyards, olive groves l, fig and plum plantations were some of the sights our eyes beheld.We bought some lobsters from the lobster farms and also fish that is caught from the indented coastline.There was a lot of history to learn about this place, the remains of a late Hellenic fortress tell it all .
Sven
03/11/2021
I would recommend this Island for a splendid and adventurous experience. It is a quiet and peaceful remote island. Its sandy beaches are not congested. The remains of the Hellenic fortress that date back to the 6th century were mesmerizing.
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