Olib and Ist islands


20 nautical miles northwest from Zadar, there is island Ist in the constitution of the islands of northern Dalmatia (Molat, Ist, Silba, Olib). Island is out of traffic, an idyllic fisherman's environment. On the island there are 200 inhabitans and returned migrants from America , where more of them live than on the island, recognizable by huge villa's in "Hollywood style", which they built after they returned on the island. There is school, post-office, ambulance, st. Nikola's church and church of Our lady of grace, situated on the top of the hill named Straza (Guard), 174 meters, two well supplied markets, three restaurants, pizzeria, two caffe bars and buffet.


Olib - Rather low island with the similar coastal settlement, located in Zadar's archipelago eastern from the island Silba. Inhabitans usually live from free-range farming, agriculture, fishing, and in the present times, more and more people engage in tourism, so you will find accommodation, mainly in private houses and apartments. On western coast, the biggest port is Olib, and on the eastern, much shallower Slatinica bay, local sand beach. Luxuriant vegetation predominates on the west, and spacious pastures on the east and southern part of the island. Main products of the people from Olib are vine, olive oil and cheese.


Island Olib was inhabited in the Roman ages. In 10 th century it was mentioned after name of Aloep. In the settlement Olib, there is parish church from 1632. At the entrance of the harbour there is Kastel tower from 17 th or 18 th century. There are ruins of the settlement from the Roman ages in the Banve bay, and also remains of st. Paul's church with the monastery that was abandoned and dislocated around year 1200.