Silba is an island located roughly 30 nautical miles west of the nearest mainland city, Zadar. Accommodation on Silba or the surrounding Zadar islands is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a complete escape from busy everyday life, with the island being easily reachable via ferry and catamaran lines from Zadar, Mali Lošinj, and Rijeka. As the northernmost Dalmatian island, Silba rightfully carries the nickname "the gate of Dalmatia." It is a small island covering an area of just 14 square kilometers with a single namesake settlement. Although home to around 265 permanent residents today, Silba was inhabited as far back as Roman times, as evidenced by numerous archaeological finds such as ancient coins, shipwrecks, and sarcophagi. The island features a distinct figure-eight shape, measuring merely 700 meters across at its narrowest middle point. It is believed to have derived its name from the Latin word silva (forest), given that Silba is the second most forested island in Croatia, right behind Mljet. Everyone fortunate enough to visit Silba remains enchanted by its peace and untouched natural beauty. The island is completely free from modern traffic hassles - there are no motor vehicles here, making even bicycles a rare sight. It is precisely in this serenity and total relaxation that guests find their perfect holiday. Silba boasts numerous appealing pebble and sandy beaches just a few steps away, including Carpusina, Tratica, Pernastica, Nozdre, Pocukmarak, Dobre Vode, and many others. Renting an apartment or holiday home on Silba guarantees stress-free mornings with sunbeams shimmering on the shallow waters of a nearby cove. On top of that, you will savor traditional island cuisine rich in fresh fish and wild Mediterranean herbs, widely considered one of the healthiest in the world.
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