Discover Ugljan: Beaches, Island Trails and Island Culture

Ugljan combines sandy beaches, island trails and historic churches. In the settlement of Ugljan, the monastery and Church of Saint Jerome beside Mostir Beach are considered the most significant protected cultural heritage. Mostir is a sandy beach in Lučino Selo within the settlement of Ugljan. The Jadrolinija passenger ferry service from Zadar to Preko on the island of Ugljan offers numerous daily departures and takes 25 minutes.

Coast and Trails

Batalaža Bay has two main beaches. When diving in Batalaža Bay, you can discover a millstone on the seabed. On the island of Ugljan, there are more than 40 km of trails through olive groves for hiking, walking and cycling. Muline has well-maintained trails along the coast and inland for hiking and cycling. Different landscapes stand side by side: trails through olive groves, coastal sections and the sandy beach in Lučino Selo. The Stražica viewpoint above Gornje Selo can be reached via a short ascent from the Church of All Saints.

The island cannot be reduced to a single type of excursion: on the island of Ugljan, trails through olive groves combine with coastal and inland paths, a short ascent and a diving opportunity. Different landscapes and forms of activity can be considered side by side when planning a day trip.

Culture and History

The single-nave Gothic Church of Saint Jerome in Ugljan dates from 1447. The Church of All Saints above Gornje Selo dates from the 12th or 13th century. The Church of Saint Hippolytus and Saint Cassian was first mentioned in documents in 1374. The Church of Saint Hippolytus and Saint Cassian in Varoš dates from the 11th. The Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian dates from the 11th or 12th century. Beršić Castle was built in the 17th century by the landowner Califfi, restored and today bears the name Dvor Krešimir Ćosić. The tombstone of Bishop Š. Kožičić (Benja) is kept in the Monastery of Saint Jerome in the settlement of Ugljan.

Festivals and Island Products

The Čeprljandska fešta dates back to 1979 and takes place on the first Saturday in August. In Muline, visitors can learn more about high-quality olive oil and the ancient history of olive oil production. The ŠUG Festival is a festival for island products in the town of Ugljan on the island of Ugljan. The Čeprljandska fešta, the local history of olive oil and a festival for island products come together.

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