Tkon - island Pašman

Tkon is a typical fishing village and port, located on the island of Pašman, sometimes referred to as the "Gateway to the Kornati islands. The basic activity of which the population here is engaged in fishing clam from the Pasman channel - these are the shells for which the place got its name - Kun (Tkon).
Municipal and city Tkon was formed 1997th. Area includes the villages Ugrinić and 13 islands, of which the largest Gangaro, Žižanj, Košara and the smallest island Orlic. In the Pasman Channel Islands Planac and Čavatul and the rest on the east by to island Vrgada or southwest to the island of Zut and Kornati. District villages is about 15 km² large.
The island Pašman area 63 km ² belongs to the Zadar archipelago. Created by spliting of island Ugljan and Pasman, Prosika Ždrelac (1883). Now bridged, and both islands are named after villages in the most insular fields. With the mainland thay are connected by ferry lines to Biograd and Zadar. In Tkon lives today about 850 people, mostly Roman Catholic faith, who speak the ikavica dialect - called "hrvacki.

Accommodation Tkon - island Pašman

Sacral monuments in Tkon - in the center of Tkon is the parish church of Sv. Thomas, mentioned in the 11th century has been preserved rectangular apse in Romanesque style, tower, and numerous fragments dating from the 12th century. In its present form the three-nave basilica built in 1742. And restored 1938th year. Head side of the ship separated from the six pillars richly decorated capitals. The main Baroque altar is the image of the Virgin Mary on the throne, which is attributed to zadarskome painter Peter Jordaniću the end of the 15th century. Today's image is part of the former or the triptych polyptych is disconnected, and largely destroyed in the last century. The church has a Romanesque tower Alta Turri Ornatur with two bells. Larger ring diameter is 74 cm with the figure of St. Catherine the martyr and its attributes, and the motif of the cross and two hearts. In the bottom part is the inscription: every spirit praise the Lord. Under a bell diameter of 72 cm, has the inscription ANNO 1902nd which dates. Bells are elektricifirana 1980 years.

On the hill Calvary above the town is the Church of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows of the 18th century with a cross road. Already around 1500, and on the hill watching and listening to the people in the Croatian language of the oldest preserved Mirakuli, Resurrection Isukrstovo and other Presentation from Tkonskog Proceedings.

In the center of Tkon is also the church of Sv. Anthony the Great in the 17th century built heritage locals Glagolitic A. Palaškova 1672nd year. there is a marble altar from the beginning of the 19th century. Today there is fraternity St. Anthony.

Benedictine Monastery of St. Cosmas and Damian is located on a hill Ćokovac (95m), 2 km NW of Tkon. The name "Ćokovac" comes from the word "cok", a name in the local dialect for a blackbird. Monument to the highest category of culture. It was built in Biograd Bishop Theodoric 1059th on the foundations of early Byzantine fort and the early Christian church. By Venice in the 12th destruction of Biograd century, Benedictine monks came to Ćokovac and build a new monastery. In the 14th century, the monastery was demolished to the ground, but was re-built by the Benedictines and the reconstructed church in the Venetian Gothic style. Monks from monasteries destroyed leaving Czech King Charles in Prague for his return from Rome, where he was crowned Pope for Cesar Holy Roman German Empire. These monks were in Prague, founded the Benedictine monastery Glagolitic "Emmaus" as the embryo Prague university. Church decorated with painted Gothic crucifix Tkon the beginning of the 15th century work of the master Menegela John de Canalis, students Paola Venezianija, until 1999. aka Master Tkonskog crucifixes. In 1808th French Benedictine monastery was closed, and the last Benedictine Pletikosić remained as pastor of St.. That in Tkon and for the parish is the second Austrian government purchased nationalized and destroyed the monastery.
1964th from Prague to come Tkon monk Martin Kirigin that with his brother Benedict restored the monastery of St. identification. Cosmas and Damian. Ćokovac the last active male Benedictine monastery in Croatia and the world famous Glagolitic center. Tkon collection is hrvatskoglagoljski manuscript from the early 16th century found in Tkon. It is now in the Academy Library in Zagreb. There are 170 sheets of paper written in a fine and beautiful cursive Glagolitic. Belongs to a group of thematically disparate hrvatskoglagoljskih Proceedings: written by two scribes to find him in Ćokovcu Presentation, songs, apokrifa, sermons, various records. Some parts of very high artistic value.

On the northern side of the island are all beach sand. Ugrinic of places across the south Tkon there are seven sandy bays along the 3 km. Public beaches are Vruljica, Južnja Ugrinic and beaches.

FKK Sovinje located at the end of the road outside the village Tkon a sandy beach which is a natural phenomenon and can be found on only a few localities of the Adriatic (the most famous is the island of Susak). It is a constant sedimentation of sand from the rocks and makes it so beautiful.

Beaches in Tkon popular tourist destination for visitors from Biograd, who daily come trajktom swimming and diving.

In Tkon is a large number of sporting activities:
- rental of ships and sailing
- mountain bike hire
- rent a scooter for road and sea - windsurfing

Škraping - running and brisk walking per britkim and steep coastal cliffs. The name comes from the Dalmatian Messages rocks - sharp stones. Škraping first held in 2006 year on the island of a creator is Mr. Josip Tomić, athletic professional, club manager AK Soline from Biograd. After a successful 2006th island of Pasman is hosted races 2007th (Škraping 007) and 2008. (Škraping evolution). After last year's adventure Ugljan "Škraping new dimension," most contestants was asked back, so that the island of Pasman again be the host name Škraping - PAŠMAN REVIVAL 2010th The race will be held on 6th March 2010. organized JKU PRVENJ owned by the municipality Tkon.
Škraping race is adapted and designed for the demands of amateur-amateur athletes, top athletes, tourists and lovers of mountains. Races are divided into two classes: 1 Ultra Class: 42 km long trail and 2 categories Light / Light: shorter route 21 km, and the final sequence is specifically for men and women. More information and resources can be found at: http://www.skraping.hr/

Škarpina is the name for a group of different sports challenges and the main feature of this race is an adventure in nature. Grouper is a small part of the race by cracks and everything is fun in nature. The race is held on the neighboring island of Ugljan.

Škraping is a classic trekking race in which the key will be the fastest, while Škarpina adventure in which the speed required for good planning. Competitor wins control points and set challenges on the course. Competitors will not have to win all the points or challenges to beat. To conquer those challenges and points that he thinks will be enough for a good result.

Thus the concept of set, the competition becomes an adventure and everyone can participate regardless of their age and condition. Challenges are a special charm of this event and consist of the mountain biking trails, free climbing, kayak, and finding the Secret Škraping point.

The main event, an adventure around the island, will be held on 1st May 2010 will start from the center Preka at 9.00, with a predicted duration of up to 18.00 hours the same day. However, apart of this event, throughout the weekend, organized several events, such as the opening of special exhibition gallery, video presentation of similar events in world, as well as rich cultural and entertainment program with the presentation of local values and traditions, culinary show and live concert.

Škarpina is a continuation of many years of excellent organizations Škraping. As Škraping grown from a small race in a mass event, and the emerging about the circumstances of claims Škraping name, which is the last 4 years, organized Škraping decided on a new and different approach to sport-tourism project and designed a great adventure and fun in nature for large number of people. Grouper and still has a very pronounced promotional character of the island, and rightly bears the title of No. 1 sporting events in all of our islands.

When you consider that the organization Škarpina outside the tourist season provides over 1,000 nights on the island, then adventure event Grouper becomes one of the most important sporting tourist products of the island and county. Additional information and details you can follow on our website: http://www.skarpina.info

Škraping PAŠMAN REVIVAL2010 - race will be held on 6 March 2010th

Event "Latin sail," the organization is sailing and rowing races, regattas Pasman channel of old sailing ships and kaićov in Latin idra and Trevi. The 2010th "Latin sail" will organize the day of statehood.

Fisherman's Night - the first night fishing was held in 1986. year, and successfully continued to the present day. Every year is traditionally reflected in the days before the Assumption 15th August. Feast prepared in the open, full port are set to stand, and then with music and dancing locals offering fried fish, shellfish, red wine and other local specialties that you can enjoy. Also reflect a variety of games such as utke kaićov, tournaments in bottles and lotteries.

Ferry Jadrolinija - office Biograd, tel.: +385 23 384 589
Ferry Jadrolinija - office Zadar, tel.: +385 23 250 555

Recommendation: do not leave valuables in the cars, do not carry them to the beach, lock the accommodation units and close the windows before you leave, follow the traffic rules, especially in smaller towns and drive cautiously when it rains.
Doctor ordinates in Tkon and in Nevidjane. 
Farmacy: Tkon
Emergency assistance: Biograd na Moru - 24 houres, cca 3 km (by ferry)
Hospital Zadar
Veterinary: Biograd na Moru