About island Krapanj and Brodarica
Island Krapanj is the lowest as well as the smallest island. Brodarica is located only 5 km south of Šibenik.
Krapanj
With its flat surface, the island of Krapanj is the lowest as well as the smallest inhabited island on the Adriatic Sea; area 0.36 sq km; the highest peak 7 m. It is located only 300 meters from the land and separated by a wide channel. The ferry line from Brodarica, a village located along the Adriatic Coastal Road and only 5 km away from Sibenik, operates daily through the channel connecting the island with the land. The island surface does not exceed the height of 1.25 meters above see level.
In the Middle Ages Krapanj was owned by the Sibenik chapter. During the Turkish invasions, from the end of the 15th century, the island offered shelter to the refugees from the neighboring villages on the mainland. The Franciscan monastery and the church were built in the 15th-16th century by local masters. The church was finished in 1523 and extended in 1626; the present bell tower was erected in 1907. On the left altar is the painting of Our Lady of Krapanj, a work by a local master from the 15th century. The monastery, reconstructed in 1626 and repaired in 1668, has a Renaissance cloister; the painting of The Last Supper in the refectory is a work by Francesco da Santacroce (16th c.).
Krapanj has a rich history in the harvesting and selling of sea sponges. Antun from Crete introduced Krapanj’s inhabitants sea sponge gathering and processing over 300 years ago. For many years, diving for these sponges has been the major income for Krapanj families, earning them the title of “Spuzvari” (Sponge specialists). Sponges from this area are extremely well received throughout the world for their high quality and aesthetic beauty. The cosmetic market has in recent years opened the market for Krapanj sponges on an international scale. The traditions of sea sponge diving has in latter days given rise to scuba diving, free diving and spearfishing professionals from Krapanj. The Krapanj monastery museum permanently exhibits a show on sea sponge diving. The Adriatic Sea sponge is precious for its quality and beauty.
Geographical location 43°40′20″N, 15°54′50″E.
Brodarica
It is not a typical coastal village, it stretches 5 km along the sea and faces 9 islands and islets that make up a lagoon, as well as towards the Morin inlet which is a main spawning ground for different types of fish.
The northern part of the inlet in Brodarica is rich in a special kind of mud which contains certain healing agents which help in treating certain ailments and because of this mud, health tourism is developing and expanding as well.
Brodarica is a peaceful, pleasant suburb suitable for a family vacation and going to picturesque rocky and sandy beaches. It has 3 km long beach and with the beautiful sea and a beautiful view of the Island of Krapanj and the nearby islands with the untouched nature it offers you a great number of possibilities to enjoy a glorious sun holiday in the perfect destination.
With its rich offer, Brodarica constantly attracts more tourists and local visitors. There is a variety of restaurants, cafe bars, taverns, and nightclubs.
Guests can also enjoy sports and recreational activities such as tennis, table tennis, football, golf, water sports, scuba diving classes and much more.
Brodarica, as well as the island of Krapanj have typical Mediterranean climate. During the summer the temperature is around 30°C, while during the winter it hardly ever reaches zero. The most common winter winds are the warm and wet jugo from the south and the dry and cold bura from the north, while the “cool” maestral blows from the west, cooling down hot summer days. Naturally, because of this climate, the area has a magnificent Mediterranean vegetation, featuring pine forests and many shrubs and buses such as rosemary and lavender.
That special feeling in “Zlatna ribica”
Zlatna ribica (eng. Golden fish) open its door and invite you to enjoy in vacation days. This is the place to be, with a restaurant/bar, pansion, gym and agency.