City break in Murter. Active leisure ideas for Murter - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Murter is an ideal place for those who love to admire virgin nature. There are unique lakes near the town of Jezera, which can be seen only in autumn and winter due to heavy rains. The lakes dry up and completely disappear in spring and summer. The National Park Kornati is located close to the capital of the island on Kornati Archipelago. The archipelago consists of small uninhabited islands. If you want to get there, rent a boat in any of the major villages or on the beaches. The archipelago is home to a large number of different species of flora and fauna of the Adriatic.

However, you may find fascinating things on Murter. Be sure to climb Raduč Mount. Its height is only 120 meters, but it provides amazing views of the capital of the island and the rest of the island. Murter, Tisno, Jezera and Betina are linked not only by the highway but also by many footpaths. You can find routes for small walks or go on a camping trip, sleep in a tent and admire the starry sky.

However, you don’t have to explore the island on foot. You can easily rent a mountain bike here. The price of the rent is quite low, local roads are open and you can feel safe here. You can also rent a motorbike or a car on Murter. If you want to rent a car, all you need is an international driver's license, to be at least 21 and have driving experience of at least a year. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The island is a paradise for those who love sea fishing. Some of Jezera inhabitants have a hunter-gather lifestyle. They hunt on many species of fish like dorado, albacore and catfish. Moreover, they look for sea giants like sharks, bluefin tuna and swordfish. You can fish in Jezera during the year. Hunting has its own peculiarities in different seasons. There are a lot of hereditary fishermen in the city, who will help you to rent a boat and tell all the subtleties of sea fishing. You can buy or rent a variety of fishing equipment here. There are many sports and cultural events in Jezera in the summertime where both locals and foreigners can participate and show their skills.

Murter has been one of the sailing centres for the last decades. There are several yacht clubs which will be interesting for both experienced yachtsmen and beginners, who want to improve their skills in sailing. You can visit Betina and communicate with the families of local shipbuilders, designing and creating wooden sailing ships for a long time. Not only yachting is popular here. You can try scuba diving near Kornati Islands or try windsurfing.

If you want to explore the underwater world but there is no desire to undergo diving training, snorkelling is the best choice for you. Choose a secluded beach like Podvrške. It is a perfect beach for those who want to enjoy Croatian virgin nature and peaceful atmosphere. Cigrada is also a deserted beach where you can capture amazing views. Sandy-pebble Slanica Beach is located close to Murter Town. You can reach it from the centre of the town in 30 minutes. This place is perfect for holidays with small children because of shallow waters. Luke is a sandy beach visited by families with children. If you want to enjoy Croatian nightlife, visit Murter Town or go to Slanica Beach where the loudest parties are held.