Preko - island Ugljan

Croatia, Northern Dalmatia

Preko is situated on the east coast of the island of Ugljan. It is located in the Zadar Strait (Zadarski kanal) directly opposite the town Zadar on the mainland. Preko is the administrative center of the island. In the vicinity of cultivated vines and olive trees. Preko has a ferry connection with Zadar (trip takes 30 minutes).

Weather

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Humidity: 35 %
Wind: 3 m/s
UV index: 6

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History and monuments

In Preko there is a Romanesque church of St. John the Baptist. On the hill above the village (265 m) there is a landmark - the old Venetian fortress of St. Michael. The Venetians built it at the beginning of the 13th century.

Excursions in the region Preko - island Ugljan

▪Archaeological site CRKVINA▪Bungee Jumping▪Burnum - archeological site in the National park Krka▪Fish picnic - Vrgada▪Fun Park Mirnovec Biograd▪Horseback riding - Vrana▪Island Visovac▪Jeep Safari▪Modrić Cave▪National park Kornati▪National Park Krka Waterfalls + Šibenik▪National Park Paklenica▪NP Kornati + Nature Park Telascica from Zadar▪One-day sailing▪Packrafting on river Zrmanja▪Panoramatic boat voyage on the Pašman channel▪Panoramatic evening boat trip to Zadar▪Quad Aventure - island Ugljan▪River Zrmanja kayaking▪Sailing with dolphins + island Vrgada▪SemiSUBMARINE Pakoštane▪SemiSUBMARINE BIOGRAD na Moru▪Srima - Prižba - Double churches▪Vransko jezero - mountin biking - Tour 38km▪Vrgada - island of the robinsons▪Zadar and it´s surrounding▪Zlarin Island Sea Kayaking▪Zrmanja river rafting▪Zrmanja Sea Kayaking to the Adriatic Sea

Swimming and beach Preko - island Ugljan

In the village Preko is a pebble beach Jaz. The best bathing is on the nearby island Galovac, where are smaller pebbles and pine.

Sports offer

Preko has good conditions for water sports. There is a Marina port Preko.

Cultural events and evening life

During the summer as part of the Cultural summer on the island Ugljan are organized cultural, folk and entertainment events. The most famous is Priješka legrica in the august which has a long tradition.