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Zverinac Info
The island of Zverinac is hidden between the islands of Dugi Otok, Sestrunj, and Molat, and it is located in the Zadar archipelago. It is a quite small island (total size of 4,2 km2) with main settlement Zverinac which has only 40 permanent inhabitants. Because it is in the vicinity of Dugi Otok, it administratively belongs to the municipality of Sali (Dugi Otok). The island of Zverinac is hidden and small so it is very popular among sailors. Klis is the highest peak of Zverinac (177 meters).
In Poripišće cove were found traces from the Romans who used to live on the island. For the first time, Zverinac was mentioned in the 15th century under the name Suiran. For many years it was owned by noble families from Zadar, and today, the islanders are mainly engaged in the production of wine and olive oil, agriculture, tourism, and fishery.
Zverinac is a small island so it is easy to explore it by walking down its coast. Beaches on Zverinac are mainly rocky usually hidden and located in small coves. Almost every beach on the island can be reached from the land (so it is not necessary to rent or own a boat). Zverinac also has several attractive pebble beaches. The island is covered with typical Mediterranean vegetation, olive groves, and vineyards. Because of beautiful nature and greenery, you can fully relax surrounded by the sounds of nature. Escape from city crowds, crowded beaches, and everyday stress, walk around the island, and swim in the crystal clear blue sea.
The island has good ferry links with Zadar and surrounding islands including Dugi Otok, Ist, Molat, Rivanj, and Sestrunj. The village of Zverinac has a restaurant and a local shop. Accommodation on the island of Zverinac is exclusively offered in private apartments, holiday homes, and rooms. The island is popular among sailors since it offers shelter from winds and sea currents and it has a great macro location - it is located near popular beach Saharun and nature park Telaščica on Dugi Otok as well as a national park Kornati.
Climate & Weather
The climate on the island of Zverinac is pleasant especially during the summer. Warm and dry weather with not so many rainy days is perfect for the summer vacation. The island has more than 2500 sunshine hours in a year and the air temperatures on average reach 24 °C. The average temperature of the sea goes above 23 °C why Zverinac is a perfect place for swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing. Enjoy untouched nature, clear blue sea, and quietness on this beautiful small island.