Galovac: Hotels and accommodations

Galovac brings together several clearly identified testimonies to its local history. Excavations at the Crkvina archaeological site uncovered the remains of an early Christian basilica with a narthex and a side room on its southern side. The same site contains the foundation remains of a smaller church-like structure from the 17th or 18th century; west of the smaller church building lies a late antique vaulted crypt.

Culture and history

The parish church Crkva sv. Mihovila Arkanđela is an important architectural monument. It dates from 1760. The church Crkva sv. Mihovila in Galovac also contains an oil painting created in 1887 depicting Saint Michael, John the Baptist, and Saint Jerome. The Gulan complex is part of Galovac’s ethnographic heritage.

Historical sites can also be found in the vicinity of Galovac: Zadar Fortress and the historical site Old Town Centre are located there. In the wider regional surroundings of Galovac lies the castle Sv. Mihovil. The ruins of Asseria are also located in the wider regional surroundings.

Rural features and recreation

In the area of the municipality of Galovac, there are roadside water sources marked along the roads, where cyclists can take a break and refresh themselves with spring water. The area also has potential for sports and recreational tourism as well as rural tourism. Bunar Galovac is a natural well with a cistern built in 1947.

Landscape in the surrounding area

Mount Debelo Brdo is located in the vicinity of Galovac. The islands Otočić Bisaga Vela, Otočić Bisaga Mala, and Otočić Galešnjak are also located nearby.

More local pages: Donje Biljane, Nadin, Smilčić, Podlug, Lisičić, Korlat, Benkovac, Buković.

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To the higher-level travel overview: Općina Benkovac.