Zlarin
Sign in to saveZlarin is a small island off the Dalmatian coast of Croatia near the mainland city of Šibenik. Administratively, it is part of Šibenik-Knin County. In the winter time, the island has a population of 284, but from March to October its population grows substantially to 1,500 people, mainly because people relocate from Šibenik in the warmer months. Zlarin has a large expatriate community.
Key facts
- Settlement.official_name
- Zlarin
- Settlement.image_skyline
- Sunset2zlarin.JPG
- Settlement.imagesize
- 260px
- Settlement.image_caption
- Sunset on Zlarin
- Settlement.flag_size
- 100px
- Settlement.shield_size
- 100px
- Settlement.mapframe
- yes
- Settlement.mapframe zoom
- 10
- Settlement.mapframe point
- none
- Settlement.pushpin_map
- Croatia
- Settlement.subdivision_type
- Country
- Settlement.subdivision_type1
- County
- Settlement.subdivision_name1
- Šibenik-Knin
- Settlement.subdivision_type2
- Municipality
- Settlement.subdivision_name2
- Šibenik
- Settlement.area_total_km2
- 8.19
- Settlement.elevation_m
- 174
- Settlement.population_total
- 293
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Article
21 sectionsContents
- Geographical position
- History
- Stone age
- Bronze age and antiquity
- Origin of name
- Medieval inhabitants
- 15th and 16th centuries
- 17th and 18th century
- 19th century
- 20th century
- Traditions
- Ship gallery
- Demographics
- Notable people from Zlarin
- Gallery
- References
- Further reading
- Name
- History
- Infrastructure
- External links
Zlarin is a small island off the Dalmatian coast of Croatia near the mainland city of Šibenik. Administratively, it is part of Šibenik-Knin County. In the winter time, the island has a population of 284, but from March to October its population grows substantially to 1,500 people, mainly because people relocate from Šibenik in the warmer months. Zlarin has a large expatriate community.
Zlarin's highest point is Klepac at above sea level. During bright and sunny days, Mount Velebit and volcanic Jabuka island in the Adriatic Sea are visible from this point. Zlarin has many fig and cypress trees, as well as other natural plants. Inner parts of the island are uninhabited and covered with thick forest. Zlarin is one of few islands on the Adriatic Sea that do not allow access to cars.