Couleur Croatie

Islands of Croatia

The Croatian archipelago with 1,244 islands is the second largest in the Mediterranean behind Greece.
The Croatian islands have been inhabited since ancient Greece (Hvar was inhabited 3000 years BC).
Today, about 50 islands are inhabited (at least one person living permanently), totaling more than 132,000 inhabitants.

Island Brac Island Brac - Supetar Island Hvar - Hvar Island Hvar - Stari Grad

The main islands in Croatia

The main islands:  Cres, Rab, Krk, Lošinj, Pag, Dugi Otok, Silba, Olib, Pasman, Ugljan,Brac, Hvar, Korcula, Vis. Lastovo, Mljet.
Some islands are classified National Park: the archipelago Brijuni, Kornati, Mljet.

In these islands there is a rich architectural and cultural heritage, witness to history: churches, monuments of ancient buildings from different periods of history. Also works of art: wood carving, stone, paintings on canvas and parchment.
The main activities of the islands are agriculture - vines and olive-fishing and tourism.
The many islands of Croatia attracts lovers of the sea around the world and are a paradise for lovers of sailing, kayaking, diving ...
The quiet island life, the unique natural environment and the specific character of each make them ideal to explore by bike or on foot to enjoy the unique atmosphere very attractive destinations.

Island/Région                                             Area             Climax      Inhabitant
                                                                   (km2)               (m)

Island Rab

Access to the Croatian islands by ferry and catamaran boat

Ferry Jadrolinija

Three islands are connected to the mainland by a bridge; Krk, Pag and Murter

The links between the mainland and the islands are provided by the national shipping companyJadrolinija with its fleet of ferries and boats catamarans for foot passengers.

Islands served by the ports of departure by region:

  Rijeka:  Krk, Cres, Pag, Mali Losinj, Rab, Unije, Susak.
  Zadar:  Ugljan, Pasman, Dugi Otok Iz, Rava, Zverinac, Sestrunj, Molat, Ist, Rava, Olib, Premuda.
  Sibenik:  Zlarin, Kaprije, Žirje. Prvic.
  Split:  Solta, Brac, Hvar, Korcula, Lastovo, Vis.
  Dubrovnik:  Mljet, Sipan, Lopud, Kolocep.

There are also some private companies:

-   Krilo

  - From Split to the island of Brac, Hvar, Vis Island
  - From Rijeka to the islands of Cres and Mali Losinj
  - From Dubrovnik to Korcula, Hvar, Brac (Milna) and Split


-   LNP

  -  Between the islands of Krk and Rab
  -  Between Drvenik and Korcula
  -  Between Split and the island of Solta (catamaran for pedestrians)
  -  Between Sibenik and then Zirje Kaprije (catamaran for pedestrians)

-   Rapska plovidba

  - Providing links between the island of Rab and the mainland and also the links between the island of Rab and Pag Island.

- G & V Line

  - From Zadar to Sali (island of Dugi Otok) Zaglav Island Iz Island Rava
  - From Dubrovnik to Sipan, Mljet, Korcula, Lastovo

  This company does ensure that the pedestrian crossings on its catamarans (no car)