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Zirje is a small island in the Šibenik archipelago.

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Žirje is an island in the Šibenik archipelago, about 22 km southwest of Šibenik.

Its name probably derives from the former thick forests of the Mediterranean oak the fruit of which is called "žir".

Chief occupations are farming, viticulture, olive and fruit growing, livestock breeding, fishing and tourism. The only larger town on the island is Žirje, situated somewhat away from the coast; a road connects the village with the cove of Muna on the northern coast, where the hamlet of Muna is located as well. Ferry lines with the surrounding islands and with Šibenik.

Zirje - Beaches:

On the northern coast of the island are the coves of Mikavica, Muna, Koromasna and Japlenisce. The coves of Kabal, Mala and Vela Stupica, Kruševica, Tratinska, Velika and Mala Nozdrva are located on the southern coast.

Zirje - Accommodation:

Accomodation can be found in family houses scattered over whole island and in picturesque bays very well known to the yachtsmen as they come here on their cruising the Adriatic when they need a safe berth.

Zirje - Sports and Recreation:

There is more than 20 kilometres of arranged cycling paths (asphalted, field and mountain), as even more walking paths are the occasion for the recreation of different types, weight and duration.

All other visitors can use the ships that connect Sibenik with the island as many want to spend their holiday in peace and quiet of this remote island.

Zirje - History and Cultural Heritage:

On the hills Gradina and Gustijerna there were fortifications from the period of late antiquity and the early Byzantine period (6th c.); the high Gradina wall is a battlemented wall, and it was once fortified with five towers. The fortifications were a part of the defence system built by Emperor Justinian (527-565) in order to control and safeguard the navigation.