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| ROUND TRIP TROUGHT THE COASTLINE
PREKO - KALI - BLUE BAY --> PREKO - POLJANA - LUKORAN |
If you are looking for easy ride trough the coastline, without big effort, this route is the right choice. Recommended also for familes with children.
Start from Preko ferry port, trought Poljana, Sutomišćica, Lukoran, back to Preko and Kali to Blue bay Otrić
Distance: cca 20 km round the coastline
Intensity: Low
Route goes north from Preko to Lukoran and then back to south via Kali to Blue bay Otrić. You can choose and reverse order first. Route goes through scenic coastal route without using of the island main road with cars. Terrain is mostly flat and goes by the sea. If you are looking for nice beach, Blue bay Otrić is ideal for relaxing, swimming and snorkeling.
Route overwiew:

Starting point: Preko ferry terminal

Preko has 1286 inhabitants, it is the transport and administrative centre of the island Ugljan. Marina Preko is located in the centre of the town, near all restaurants, shops, the marketplace, the infirmary, the pharmacy, the post office, etc. Marina Preko offers annual berth, winter berth, monthly berth and daily berth. There are modern sanitary facilities in the marina, water, electricity, Wi-Fi, assistance with docking and undocking, as well as with administrative operations related to vessels.
On the east side of Preko, near the ferry dock, is the Romanesque Church of St. John from the 11th century, and in the centre of the town is the early Christian Church of Our Lady of the Rosary. |
Preko panorama:



Jaz beach - Preko




Poljana
Poljana, with 294 inhabitants, is a picturesque little settlement in a bay, on one side bounded by the picturesque peninsula St. Peter with a 13th century Romanesque church of the same name and a series of houses on the other side, surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens. The new church from 1999 is dedicated to the Queen of Peace. Poljana is connected to Preko and located southeast of Sutomišćica. Farming, vegetable growing and olive growing are the economic basis. In Poljana there is an old school, two restaurants, one shop, a children's playground and a sports field. The numerous wells and water sources and the large number of sunshine hours are the reason why many vegetable and fruit species are successfully grown here, both in summer and winter. |


Sutomišćica
With 336 inhabitants, Sutomišćica is located in a large sheltered bay that is a haven for boaters (Olive Island Marina is one of the best marinas on the Adriatic). In the village is the baroque summer residence of the Zadar noble family Lantana from the 17th century, the Church of St. Gregory from the 14th century and the Early Christian Church of St. Euphemia, who is also the patron saint of the village. The professionally equipped football field in the centre of Sutomišćica by the sea is the pride of the island football club St. Michael. To the southwest of the village is the Vela Glava hill (238 m), offering a magnificent view of the Zadar archipelago and Ravni kotari. Sutomišćica is located on the regional road running along the island. The Lantana summer residence with its spacious park and chapel has all characteristics of a Baroque Venetian construction. The ceremony of handing over the duty of the Venetian dodge for Dalmatia and Albania was organized in the same. |


Lukoran
Lukoran has 503 inhabitants and three hamlets: on the coast Mali Lukoran, and in the interior of the island Turkija and Korčulanići. The picturesque tourist place has many hidden bays, and the large campsite also contributes to the popularity among tourists. According to legend, in Mali Lukoran, one of the greatest poets of Croatian romanticism, Petar Preradović, enchanted by the sunrise on the island, composed the famous Croatian patriotic poem “Dawn is Breaking, Day will Come” (“Zora puca, bit će dana”). The beaches are surrounded by centuries-old pine forests, and the economic basis are farming, viticulture, olive growing, fishing and tourism. Lukoran is mentioned in 1075 as the estate of the Benedictines from Zadar. The Church of St. Lawrence with Romanesque features was erected in 1877 and took over the titular of the abandoned church in the cemetery. The new church was built from the ground up, so there are no traces of earlier periods in the same, only the altars were carried over from the old church. Underneath Zmorašnji Lukoran (on the main island road) are the remains of a Gothic church and building; according to legend, they were built by Egyptian monks in the 14th century. Hill Šćah above Turkija and Korčulanić is the highest peak of the island Ugljan - 288 m. It is located northwest of the prominent island peak of St. Michael. The peak is marked with a pile of stones with a cross and the name of the peak. |


>>> Return to Preko and continue to Kali
Kali is a small village, extending approximately 1,5 km. The distance from Zadar is app. 3 miles or a 30-min boat / ferry ride. It is situated on the southern part of Ugljan island. On the north, it borders with Preko village and on the south with Kukljica village. Kali was first mentioned in a document dating back to 1299 AD, however the archeological findings at Orjak hill prove that it has been inhabited since prehistory.
Kali fishermen, the most famous fishermen in the world, indeed have a claim to fame. Besides putting bread on their table (and sardines), the fishing craft simply runs in their blood. Since the 19th century, fishing gear can be spotted all over Kali. There isn’t a family in Kali that hasn’t bred a fisherman. Fishing in Kali started developing more intensely in the 19th century. As fish is scarce close to the shore, Kali fishermen had to sail out into Zadar channel and the open sea of the Adriatic to look for it. They specialized in tuna fishing using purse seine nets, and since mid-20th century, they have been using purse seine nets to catch small pelagic (blue) fish. Kali fishermen are also employed all around the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean. |




Blue Bay Otrić
(Otrić Bay) is a hidden and protected natural bay known for its exceptionally clear, turquoise sea and relaxing atmosphere. It is located on the eastern part of Ugljan Island
, close to the villages of Kukljica
and Kali
in the Zadar County. It is a highly popular stop for swimming and snorkeling on speedboat and boat tours departing from Zadar.
What to Expect
- The Beach
: A pebble beach with smooth stones and a gradual entrance into the sea.
- Nature and Water
: Surrounded by thick Mediterranean vegetation that provides natural shade. The crystal-clear water makes it perfect for snorkeling.
- Tranquility
: It is an isolated location that offers shelter from crowds, though tour boats visit regularly during the summer.
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