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Kukljica
is a picturesque tourist and fishing village on the Ugljan island near
Zadar and the island of Pasman, well connected to the mainland by car ferry.
With a small marina, situated in a picturesque bay, Kukljica is the most
developed seaside resort on the island of Ugljan. Beautiful landscapes with
thick pine forests, lovely beaches, crystal clear sea are just a part of its
attractions.
Attractive sandy beaches on the Ugljan island shaded by centuries-old pines: Sabusa, Kostanj
and Jelenica (FKK), can be found on both sides of the island.
Sabusa
beach is situated on the west coast of the island, which looks on Dugi
otok (Long island), about 15 minutes of walk from Kukljica The coast of the
beach is arranged while the sea bottom is sandy. The water is shallow and
suitable for small children and various water games.
10 minutes walking to the north of Sabusa,
there is a Small Sabusa beach. It is a secluded sandy beach suitable
for those who want a quiet place for swimming and sunbathing (clothing is
optional).
South
of Sabusa there is Jelenica naturist / nudist beach with sandy sea
bottom and surrounded by olive trees and Mediterranean macchia. Further to
the south, before the south point Ugljan's, there is a small nudist islet of
Karantunic, which is also a favorite scuba diving spot.
Sabusa and Jelenica, as already mentioned, can be reached by foot from
Kukljica, but even better solution is to rent a small motor boat in Kukljica
and drive yourself there going around the island.
Kostanj beach is situated north from Kukljica, about 15 minutes of
walking by coast from Kukljica. This is a sand beach shaded by centuries-old
pines. Sea depth is suitable for small children. In the haven Kostanj there
is a valuable historical monument, the renewed old church of St. Jerome from
the 13th century.
Accommodation in
Kukljica and
Ugljan. |