Municipality of Ervenik: Zrmanja, Fishing Areas and Cultural Heritage
Accommodation in Municipality of Ervenik
The Municipality of Ervenik connects Lika and Dalmatia. The Zrmanja, designated fishing areas and an extensive architectural heritage give you concrete points of reference to decide whether this destination matches your interests.
Key facts about the Municipality of Ervenik
A 24-kilometre stretch of the Zrmanja, which is 69 kilometres long in total, runs through the area. The river combines mountainous and lowland characteristics and has rich flora and fauna. The architectural heritage includes archaeological sites, fortifications, an aqueduct and historic religious buildings. Sport fishing is possible in designated sections; a fishing licence is required for the waters of SRD Natura.
The cultural landscape spans many eras: archaeological sites are found throughout the municipality and attest to continuous settlement in the area. The annual Mokropoljski susreti in Mokro Polje also connect contemporary local life with a long tradition of events.
What defines the Zrmanja and its fishing areas?
The river is an important point of reference in the landscape of the Municipality of Ervenik. The combination of mountainous and lowland characteristics distinguishes the Zrmanja from a river landscape with a uniform character; it also has rich flora and fauna. A 24-kilometre stretch runs through the municipality, while the river is 69 kilometres long in total.
Sport fishing is permitted in locally designated areas. The SRD Natura fishing zone on the Zrmanja extends from the bridge in Ervenik to Jankovića buk and also includes the Krupa River. A fishing licence is required to fish in the waters of SRD Natura; permits are sold by the association. Separate from this is the stretch of the Zrmanja from Kusac to the bridge in Ervenik, which is designated as a sport fishing area for brown trout.
What cultural and historical attractions are there?
The Ivoševci–Mokro Polje–Radučić archaeological zone is an important part of the architectural heritage. There are also numerous sites throughout the area, spanning various historical eras. Those interested in fortification architecture will find a range of examples: Otonska gradina in Oton is a partially preserved late medieval fortification. Grad in Radučić is also partially preserved and belongs to late medieval fortification architecture. In Mokro Polje, Keglevića gradina preserves the remains of a tower belonging to the Croatian noble Keglavić family.
Other highlights include buildings with their own stories. The aqueduct carried water from the Glib spring via Stara straža and Očestovo to Radučić and is an important part of the architectural heritage. Hram Svetog apostola Luke in Mokro Polje was built in 1537. In the past, the Mokropoljsko Jevanđelje, an important monument of Slavic written culture, was kept there for many years. Crkva sv. Georgija in Radučić is registered as protected cultural property under code Z-6039.
Mokro Polje is home to a museum of antiquities, or ethnological collection. Its themes include the daily life, customs and crafts of the Dalmatian population, as well as old photographs from the region. In this way, insights into everyday culture and traditions complement the archaeological and architectural heritage.
What do the Mokropoljski susreti offer?
The Mokropoljski susreti take place every year in Mokro Polje and have been held for more than half a century. At past editions, younger generations have been able to experience traditional competitions such as donkey races, stone throwing, tug-of-war and balota. The 2017 event is described as having a cultural, sporting and entertainment programme.
If you would like to compare other municipalities, you can also find pages about the Municipality of Kijevo, the Municipality of Knin, the Municipality of Promina, the Municipality of Civljane, the Municipality of Kistanje and the Municipality of Ružić.
FAQ
How long is the stretch of the Zrmanja in the Municipality of Ervenik?
A 24-kilometre stretch of the Zrmanja, which is 69 kilometres long in total, runs through the Municipality of Ervenik.
Do you need a fishing licence for sport fishing?
Yes. A fishing licence is required for sport fishing in the waters of SRD Natura; permits are sold by the association.
What historical attractions can you discover?
The architectural heritage includes archaeological sites, partially preserved late medieval fortifications, the aqueduct and historic religious buildings. In Mokro Polje, an ethnological collection adds themes of daily life, customs and crafts.
For the broader travel overview: Šibenik-Knin County.
