Žirje is the most remote inhabited island of the Šibenik archipelago.
It’s an island for true lovers of nature, fishing, the sea, and peace—an entirely different category from mass-tourism islands.

 

 

The character of Žirje

• a highly indented coastline with countless hidden coves
• crystal-clear sea, ideal for diving and fishing
• an island of pine woods, maquis, olive groves, and rocky landscapes
• life is slow, rural, authentic, and gentle
• no party scene, no glamour—this is pure natural Mediterranean

 

Žirje is one of those places where you can feel “what the Adriatic was like 50 years ago.”

 

 

Best-known bays and anchorages

• Tratinska
• Stupica Vela and Stupica Mala
• Koromašna
• Muna

 

These are paradise natural coves for swimming and for sailors who want quiet nights under the stars—without crowds and without light pollution.

 

 

Who is Žirje for?

• anglers
• divers
• sailors
• people who want a true escape from civilisation
• anyone seeking an authentic, raw, and honest Mediterranean

 

 

Žirje is an island of turquoise coves, quiet wilderness, and fishing tradition—made for those who want to get away from everything and return to nature.