Kukljica is a picturesque tourist and fishing village
on the island of Ugljan near Zadar and the island of
Pasman, well connected to the mainland by car ferry.
Beautiful landscapes with thick pine forests, lovely
beaches, crystal clear sea and the mild mediterranean
climate offer numerous possibilities for a perfect
relaxing holiday. With a small marina, situated in
a picturesque bay, Kukljica is a modern tourist resort
offering excellent accommodation in well-designed rooms
and suites in private houses and in tourist village "Zelena
punta", most of which are located by the sea.
Kukljica can be called the "gateway to the Telašćica Nature Park and
the National Park Kornati Islands" since it is located at the island's
extreme southwestern point, close to the Zdrelac straits. For generations
it has been tied to the sea, navigation and fishing and in recent times
it has become a beloved tourist destination, especially for navigators
and excursionists, but also for families with children, younger and older
guests as well.
In the old village nucleus genuine examples of
local, popular architecture can still be seen and
it is a special pleasure to walk down the quay and
throw a glance at the small port always filled with
fishing boats and sailboats. Attractive sandy beaches
shaded by centuries-old pinewoods, Sabuša, Kostanj
and Jelenica, can be found on both sides of the island.
In the haven Kostanj there is a valuable historical monument, the renewed
old church of St. Jerome from the 13th century.
The genuine attraction of Kukljica is the traditional procession by boat
on the Feast of Our Lady of the Snow (5th of August), when the statue of
Our Lady of the Snow is taken from the votive church of Our Lady of the Snow
in the Zdrelascica bay to the parish church of St. Paul dating from the 17th
century.
We are inviting you to visit Kukljica and feel the experience of well preserved
nature. For all those who need to escape everyday stress and gain some inner
peace of mind there is no better place than Kukljica. The beauty of unique
island world will keep you coming back .
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