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Ist is a small island located in the archipelago of Zadar.
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Ist apartmens (northern Dalmatia)
IST is an island in the Zadar archipelago, one of 300 northern Dalmatian islands, located north of Molat and connected to the mainland by boat lines via the neighboring island of Ugljan.
The peaceful island of Ist and its main settlement of the same name placed in a bay with a small marina are ideal for lovers of a quiet, somewhat secluded holiday in nature.
The island barely has 250 inhabitants. There are hills, olive and grape groves in its interior. Ist and the neighboring islands of Molat and Skarada, with their sandy beaches, bays and sandbanks are ideal for sports fishing, diving and boating.
It was mentioned in the 10th century by Constantine Porphyrogenitus. Along the island are two ranges of hills separated from each other by a narrow valley. The island consists of limestone and partly of dolomite. An average annual air temperature is - 14 °C, in January 5 °C and in July 23 °C.
In the west Ist is surrounded by the island of Skarda and several islets. The coast is mainly steep and covered with thick underbrush, except in the southern part. The Kosiraca Cove on the north-western coast may be used for docking. On the south-western coast is the Siroka Cove with the village of Ist.
The highest peak on the island is Straza (Guardian) on which is situated a little church with a magnificent view. For a long period Ist was a favorite destinations for yachtsman, divers and fishermans. On the island is situated a little marine which makes the location more attractive for yachtsman.
Ist is surrounded with numerous little islands and cliffs. What makes him so attractive for tourists it's his interesting shape that reminds on two connected horseshoe with many interspersed sandy bays.
On the island are located two well equipped shops, bars, restaurants and a pizza place.
The island is an ideal place to escape from the town crowd and it's a true paradise for the nature lovers. On Ist are forbidden motor vheicles, that surely contributes to a beautiful and untouched nature.
Each summer the number of people visiting Ist is encreasing due to is untouched nature and christal clear sea in which would enjoy all those who will visit the island.
Ship conections :
Fast ship – catamaran....... Zadar – IST – Zadar ; every day, the trip takes 100 minutes
Car and passenger ferry.... Zadar – IST – Zadar ; 5 times a week.
Parking for the car in Zadar or island Ist including transfer is organised.
Ist - Beaches :
In the centre of the island is istuated a sandy beach with a pine forrest in the vicinity. This island with its sandy beaches, bays and sandbanks is ideal for sports fishing, diving and boating.
Ist - Accomodation :
The hospitable hosts will offer You a unremarkable accomodation, based on Your own taste. There you can find accomodation in apartments, rooms and boarding houses. Accommodation capacity is around 200 beds.
Boarding house Maestro with its apartments is situated 40 meters away from the sandy beach.
Apartmens are very comfortable with terraces and balconies overlooking the sea and surrounding islands, bathing in the sun all day around.
Apartmens are very comfortable with terraces and balconies overlooking the sea and surrounding islands, bathing in the sun all day around.
Very close , 30 met. a way You can find the Market Maestro with a fresh and hot croasons, bred and all other provision. Next to the Market is situated Diving center.
Ist -Gastronomy :
On the island there is plenty of fish, home made wine and cheese and local inns with excellent cooking - fresh sea fish (dogs tooth, gilthead, sea-bass, grouper, mackerel, pilchards) grilled, boiled or marinated; then there are molluscs (squid, cuttlefish, octopus), crustaceans (shrimps, lobsters) and shellfish (mussels, oysters, date-shells) boiled in a fish stew or as a risotto.
Ist - Sport and recreation :
Recreation possibilities on the island are : beach volleyball, kayaks, surf boards, mountain bikes, diving center, fishing , boats for hier.
Ist - Excoursions :
On this small island there are no organized excoursions but for those who prefere combination of peacefull and active holiday there is a possibility for individual sports fishing and diving.
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