The central attraction of Tunuara is a two-hour procession of the boats of Kali’s fishing fleet through the Zadarski kanal. Anyone wishing to book a hotel in Kali can continue searching for accommodation afterward.
Traditions
The Kualjske ribarske noći–Tunuara event has been organized continuously since 2003 and usually lasts three days. The Tunuara 2024 program included an exclusively fish-based selection of dishes as well as a competition to prepare traditional kalijski brudet.
The fishermen of Kali became known worldwide for catching bluefish in the Srednji kanal and on the open sea of the northern Adriatic. Kali is known worldwide for its long tradition of tuna fishing.
Ribarski obrt Moćun offers tastings during which guests can fillet fish and prepare dishes such as seafood pâté, tartare, or carpaccio. The tasting room at R.O. Mrotine serves olive oil from the family’s own olive groves. R.O. Mrotine also offers local Plavac wine and homemade specialties such as marinated anchovies in a traditional Dalmatian konoba atmosphere.
Nature
Mala Lamjana and Mul are named beaches in Kali. Kali has around twenty hiking trails of varying lengths. On the island of Ugljan, visitors can walk through olive groves or explore them by bicycle.
Culture
The Chapel of Sv. Pelegrin above Kali dates back to the 14th century. During the restoration of the late medieval Church of Sv. Pelegrin above Kali on the island of Ugljan, an early medieval stone pluteus was discovered in 2007 and 2008. The parish church of Sv. Lovre Mučenika in Kali is dated to 1698.
In Kali, the tradition of keeping parish registers in Glagolitic script survived into the 19th century. The traditional folklore customs of Kali included a form of initiation for boys.
