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Basic information about National park Kornati

Kornati is the thickest archipelago on the entire Mediterrenian sea, situated in the middle part of Croatian Adriatic. Aechipelago is divided into two groups of islands: Lower Kornati and Upper Kornati. Out of 152 islands, 89 have been, because of their exceptional beauty, indentedness and rich sea flora and fauna, pronounced National park in year 1890.

The name Kornati most probably originates from the cliffs of the islands, that look on an open sea, which are also called crowns (corona-kornati).

Today Kornati are not permanently inhabited, but fishermen houses spread on the  well sheltered bays of Žut, Sit, Kornat and other islands give away a presence of their owners. Today, these ports, turned into restaurants and accommodation objects for robinson tourism, became a favourite destinations of sailors and tourists.

Kornati islands represent a true paradise for sailors, divers and all those people who want to enjoy the pure magnificent nature.

Kornat

Kornat is the biggest, the highest and the most famous island of Kornati archipelago, and the biggest uninhabited island in Croatia with no permanent settlements. Its southwest side is especially indented. The most famous bays on an island are Opat, Kravljačica, Vruje, Strižnja and Lučica.

Žut

Žut is the second largest island in Kornati archipelago. It is situated next to the island Kornat, divided from it with Žut channel. It is well known for olive fields and good olive oil. Some of the most known bays are Bizikovica, Pinizel, Sabuni, Dragišina, Žešnja, etc. On the island is also situated ACI marina.

Sit

Sit is a less known big island of Kornati. Its landscape is milder than the landscape of Lower Kornati. The most famous bays are Dulukina, Šumica, Ćitapićeva, Đunđurina.

What to visit in National park Kornati

Cliffs- one of the most remarkable natural appearances on Kornati are the cliffs on a row of islands of Lower Kornati, which look on an open sea. The highest kliffs are on islands Klobučar, Mana, Rašip Veli. Underwater extensions of cliffs at some points reach the depth of 100 meters.

Vela Ploča or Magazinova škrila and sightesiing spot Metlina – Vela Ploča is 9100 square meters big naked limestone sheet under Metlina, the highest peak of Kornat.

The fort Tureta and church Gospa od Tarca – on island Kornat, Tarac bay, once the centre of life in that area – Tureta is considered of being founded in 6th century, with a purpose to protect and follow the navigation of ships on, then,  dangerous and unsafe Adriatic. Church Gospa od Tarca was built on remains of old christian church from 16th century.

Venetian castle and a sightseeing spot towards the open sea – island Vela Panitula – the fort from the beginning of 16th century.

Mala Proversa- an interesting shallow channel between Dugi otok and Katine islands – in the sea the noticeable remains of a 90 meters long Roman building, which in Roman times was above the sea level.

Stone field walls – Kornati have been divided by hundreds of meters of stone walls, which were built to keep the properties safe and preventing the sheep from crossing from one property to another. The length of these walls on Kornat island is 70 kilometers.

Event schedule in National park Kornati

Kornati cup – traditional sailing regattas through Kornati archipelago – August

Gospa od Tarca – pilgrimage on Kornati islands by boats (Tarac bay on Kornat island) – the first Sunday in July

Gastronomy in National park Kornati

Restaurant Opat – Kornat island, Opat bay – traditional and innovative fish dishes

Restaurant Jadra – on Piškera island, accross the bay from Panitula island with ACI marina – famous for good fish and grilled lamb

Restaurant Ante – Kornat island, Vruje bay – one of the restaurants with the longest tradition – simple and affordable fish dishes

Kod Mare – Dugi otok, Proversa bay – one of the most popular restaurants, because of its eccelent position on a channel between Dugi Otok and Kornat – offers fish and meat dishes

Restaurant Fašta – Žut island, Golubovac bay – the best restaurant in Kornati – serves eccellent dishes and also has a store in which can be bought various groceries

Beaches in National park Kornati

There are numerous bays with stone and pebble beaches on Kornati islands.

The most beautiful beach in a sand beach in Lojena bay on Levrnaka island.

Directions to National park Kornati

Excursion boats go from every tourist place in Šibenik and Zadar area, but the best offer is from the place Murter on Murter island.

The price of a ticket purchased before the enterance – 50 KN

The price of a ticked purchased on the enterance – 80 KN