Rental basis: Entire house or apartment
Number of bedrooms: 2; Number of other rooms with beds: 0
Number of bathrooms: 1
Simple, comfortable apartment, close to the beach and the center of the village Preko, on the island of Ugljan with a balcony turned towards the sea side. If you are coming for the first time on the island take a time and visit our NavAdriatic Travel Blog to find out all about the islands of Pašman and Ugljan. Don’t be a tourist, be a traveler, Adventure is out there!
Apartment contains of kitchen, living room with sofa for one person, two bedrooms, bathroom and a balcony with a nice sea view. It is fully furnished and placed on the great location, 100 meters from the beach and 50 meters from the town center where you will find bars, restaurants, shops, market and the rentals agency. You can enjoy in the sea view from the outside terrace. Preko ferry port is placed just 10 minutes walking from the apartment so you can visit city of Zadar or travel by bus to the other villages of the islands Ugljan or Pašman.
Preko is the road and the administration center of the island of Ugljan, situated, as the name states, opposite Zadar. Its old center consists of typical Dalmatian architecture and numerous patrician family summer houses.
The best way to feel the Mediterranean atmosphere is by walking along the quay or sipping a favorite drink on one of the terraces with a view of the Zadar Channel.
Only about 80 m from Preko lies the idyllic islet of Galevac (Školjić), covered with dense Mediterranean vegetation that shelters the 15th century valuable monastery of Franciscan friars of the third order. Its sandy beach makes it a popular swimming site. The nearby beach Jaz rightfully carries the blue flag – a symbol of clear sea.
The 11th century Romanesque church of St. John is situated on the eastern side of the locality, near the ferryboat landing. Preko is the closest starting point for the excursion to St. Michael’s fortress (265 m above the sea level). The view from the fortress spreads over more than 200 islands of the archipelago of Zadar and Kornati National Park.
Island Ugljan is one of the most picturesque islands in the Zadar archipelago. It lies opposite to Zadar from which it is divided by only the few Nm of the Zadar Channel.
The island is connected to mainland with good ferry services. The Pleasant ferry ride takes 20 minutes.
Thanks to its coves, surrounding islands and a rich maritime underworld it is a real challenge for diving and fishing. The wavy high plains of the inland are covered with around for fifty kilometers of trekking and biking trails, leaving an unforgettable picture of colors, odors and panorama to all passers-by. Most of the inhabitants of the island, around 7,500. Tourist localities extend along the eastern side of the island; Kukljica, Kali, Preko, Poljana, Sutomišćica, Lukoran and Ugljan.
Islands Ugljan and Pašman are situated less than one hour from international airport Zadar. Low fare airlines operate direct flights to Zadar airport from more than 25 European cities from March until end of October. Islands Pašman and Ugljan are easily accessible by ferries that operate from Zadar to Preko (Island Ugljan) and from Biograd to Tkon (island Pašman). Ferry company name: Jadrolinija. Ferry rides lastminutes. Ferries operate every hour during the summer season. Passenger and vehicle tickets can be bought in the agencies of the ferry company Jadrolinija in the harbor of your departure. Bike is best transportation on island. Just let us know we will secure bikes for you ( city or mountain bike ).