Silba

Silba is an island in Croatia, northern Dalmatia, south-east of Lošinj; (Losheeny), between the islands of Premuda and Olib. Silba is located at {{coor|{}_{}_{}_{}_{}_{}_{}_1000000|{}°{}′ {} {}°{}′ {}}}. It has an area 15 km² in the shape of number 8, with the village of Silba located at the narrowest point in the middle. It takes only around 10 minutes to walk the 600m from the north-eastern harbour of Mul to the south-western harbour of Žalić (Zhaleech).

Zadar is Silba's mainland administrative center, it is part of the Zadar county.

Officially Silba's population is 265 (2001) but it varies seasonally; from few hundred, mainly pensioners, in the winter to several thousands during summer months as many people have jobs and properties on the mainland. There is also an influx of tourists during the summer months as tourism is now the main economic activity on the island.

Silba has a mediteranian climate with 2570 hours a year of sunshine. Most summer days are hot, bright and clear with light westerly Maestral wind cooling the island in the afternoons.

The island has numerous small beaches and coves. The main public beach Sotorišće (Sotoreeshche), located close to the harbour of Mul, has very clear shallow waters with sandy bottom.

On Žalić, there are a number of pebbly beaches and a pier. Ships carrying passenger and commercial traffic dock here.

There are a number of coves outside the village that can be reached by footpaths. On the southern side of the island, at walking distancies of about 30-45 minutes, are:

• Vele Stene (Large Rocks), the only point on the island where the shores are steep.
• Port Sv. Ante, favoured with yachtsmen because it is protected from major winds.

You can also view a small chapel on the side of the bay.

• Dobre Vode, a beach with shallow sandy bottom.
• Nozdre, a big cove with characteristic flat rock formations cut out by the sea.

On the north side of the village is the highest point on Silba, Varh (80m). The northern shore is less accessible than the southern due to rocky shores, however, there is a path leading north out of the village to the small port of Papranica.

Further on along the path, about an hours walk from the main village, is a cove Pernastica which is considered as the best coves on the island. It faces westwards towards the sunset and has a long shallow sandy bottom.

Silba's most popular landmark is Toreta, a sleek tower with a spiral staircase from which there is a wonderful view of the surrounding islands. It is in the centre of the village right on Veli Put - Silba's High Street.

The whole island is a pedestrian zone, no traffic is allowed with the exception of vehicles supplying the local businesses. Ideal for families with small children.

The village has several caffes, four restaurants, a number of shops, post office and a local GP. From any point in the village it takes only around 10 min or less to walk to the nearest beach

External links

• Silba Online

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