Zirje: Hotels and accommodations

In the immediate vicinity of Otok Žirje, the named map features Otok Žirje, Otočić Škrovada, and Otočić Kamešnjak Veli are recorded. Those wishing to stay overnight in Zirje can book a hotel in Zirje here. This classification is suitable for a trip in which the island itself is the main focus.

The surrounding area of Otok Žirje also includes Otok Kaprije.

In the wider regional surroundings of Otok Žirje are Fort Saint Nicholas, Sveti Nikola, Fort Saint Michael, and Fort Saint John. For travelers interested in regional culture, Fort Saint Nicholas is therefore a specific point of reference in the wider area.

Nature

The island is predominantly characterized by limestone and features two elevated ridges as well as a fertile central field covering 108 hectares.

Eight natural caves and sinkholes are recorded on Žirje, including Golubnica, Mala Jama, Podvodnje, and Gravanjača.

Coast

The island has 29 bays, including Muna, Koromašnja, Mikavica, Tratinska, and Pečenja.

History

On Kapić, the highest point on the island at 131 meters, a circular rampart of a prehistoric hillfort has been preserved.

A viewpoint on Vela glava overlooks Samogradska vrata, the southern entrance to the Kornati Archipelago; surrounding points have also been identified from there.

For further travel planning, the accommodation search can now be narrowed down to Zirje.

To the higher-level travel overview: Šibenik-Knin County.