Žirje – island of life and landscape diversity

Island Žirje is the most remote island of the Šibenik archipelago. It used to be covered with thick Mediterranean oak forests so it is often assumed that the island got its name after the fruit of this tree – acorn. Indented island Žirje has numerous bays surrounded by plenty of small islands and reefs. Being very distanced from the land, Žirje served as an outpost which is why ... [Više...]