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'''Murter''' (''Morter'' or ''Mortero'' in Italian) is an island in the [[Croatia|Croatian]] part of the Adriatic sea, located in central [[Dalmatia]]. A small village on the north-western part of the island also bears the name.
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'''Murter''' (''Morter'' or ''Mortero'' in Italian) is an island in the [[Croatia]]n part of the Adriatic sea, located in central [[Dalmatia]]. A small village on the north-western part of the island also bears the name.
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==Understand==
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The island is populated by around five thousand people, with two thousand of them living in the village of Murter.
The island is populated by around five thousand people, with two thousand of them living in the village of Murter.
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The island lies in the northwest part of the Šibenik archipelago and is separated from the mainland by a 20 m wide sea canal at Tisno. The canal is spanned by a 37 m draw-bridge. The island covers an area of about 18.7 km², and the highest point is the peak of Raduč at 125 m above sea level.
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The island lies in the northwest part of the Šibenik archipelago and is separated from the mainland by a 20 m wide sea canal at Tisno. The canal is spanned by a 37 m draw-bridge. The island covers an area of about 18.7 km², and the highest point is the peak of Raduč at 125 m above sea level.
The southwestern coastline is predominantly of steep slopes divided by many sandy coves. The island has an assortment of both sandy and rocky beaches.
The southwestern coastline is predominantly of steep slopes divided by many sandy coves. The island has an assortment of both sandy and rocky beaches.
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* '''Murter''' was named in 1715 and carries the same name as the island. It offers hotels, homestays condominiums, marinas, nice quiet beaches, numerous restaurants and taverns. The township also has many sports facilities providing for tennis, basketball, five-a-side football and water sports. In the April the regatta Murter-Kornati helps start off the season. More traditional celebrations are ''St. Roko'' annually on 16 August and ''Nativity of the Virgin Mary'' on 8 September. The static population of around 2000 swells fourfold in the peak tourism season. The town has bank facilities, a health clinic, pharmacy, automobile repair shops, scuba diving shops, an open air cinema and marina facilities in Hramina bay.
* '''Murter''' was named in 1715 and carries the same name as the island. It offers hotels, homestays condominiums, marinas, nice quiet beaches, numerous restaurants and taverns. The township also has many sports facilities providing for tennis, basketball, five-a-side football and water sports. In the April the regatta Murter-Kornati helps start off the season. More traditional celebrations are ''St. Roko'' annually on 16 August and ''Nativity of the Virgin Mary'' on 8 September. The static population of around 2000 swells fourfold in the peak tourism season. The town has bank facilities, a health clinic, pharmacy, automobile repair shops, scuba diving shops, an open air cinema and marina facilities in Hramina bay.
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* '''Betina''', on the northeastern side of the island near Murter, is considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the Adriatic with notable architectural attractions. The historical central part of Betina is built on the eastern slopes of Cape Artić, at the northern opening to the Murter passage. In Zdrače bay there is a a marina and shipyard and a local beach. Betina has nearly 100 small family-run shipyards with a tradition of strong hand-built and long-lasting traditional wooden boats.
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* '''Betina''', on the northeastern side of the island near Murter, is considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the Adriatic with notable architectural attractions. The historical central part of Betina is built on the eastern slopes of Cape Artić, at the northern opening to the Murter passage. In Zdrače bay there is a marina and shipyard and a local beach. Betina has nearly 100 small family-run shipyards with a tradition of strong hand-built and long-lasting traditional wooden boats.
* '''Jezera''' is the smallest town on the island and spreads around the sheltered bay on the southeast side of the island. The town centre is on the north side of the bay. ACI marina at Jezera is situated on the south side of the bay. Jezera is a central Dalmatian fishing centre and the site of the holiday village "Lovišća", situated in Lovišća bay to the northwest of Jezera.
* '''Jezera''' is the smallest town on the island and spreads around the sheltered bay on the southeast side of the island. The town centre is on the north side of the bay. ACI marina at Jezera is situated on the south side of the bay. Jezera is a central Dalmatian fishing centre and the site of the holiday village "Lovišća", situated in Lovišća bay to the northwest of Jezera.
* '''Tisno''' was established in 1832 near a bascule bridge near a narrow point in the channel separating the southeast side of the island from the mainland. The town has shops and a long quay. Tisno has become an important religious centre due to pilgrimages to ''Our Lady of Caravaggio'', frequented by believers from Šibenik and Zadar.
* '''Tisno''' was established in 1832 near a bascule bridge near a narrow point in the channel separating the southeast side of the island from the mainland. The town has shops and a long quay. Tisno has become an important religious centre due to pilgrimages to ''Our Lady of Caravaggio'', frequented by believers from Šibenik and Zadar.
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==Get around==
==Get around==
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[http://www.marina-hramina.hr/marina/ Marina Hramina] provides yacht charter and hire services.
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[http://www.marina-hramina.hr/marina/ Marina Hramina] provides yacht charter and hire services.
There is a 2.5m water draft at the re-fueling station
There is a 2.5m water draft at the re-fueling station
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==Buy==
==Buy==
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The population of Murter traditionally deal with agriculture and fishing and are well known for these skills, as well as being producers of excellent olive oil.
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The population of Murter traditionally deal with agriculture and fishing and are well known for these skills, as well as being producers of excellent olive oil.
Value Added Tax (VAT) is 23% for goods. This should be inclusive in any displayed price.<br>
Value Added Tax (VAT) is 23% for goods. This should be inclusive in any displayed price.<br>
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Murter offers various accommodation including hotels, homestays and condominiums.
Murter offers various accommodation including hotels, homestays and condominiums.
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| name=Hotel Colentum | url=http://www.hotel-colentum.hr | email=info@hotel-colentum.hr
| name=Hotel Colentum | url=http://www.hotel-colentum.hr | email=info@hotel-colentum.hr
| address=Put Slanice bb, Murter | lat= | long= | directions=
| address=Put Slanice bb, Murter | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=A modern hotel of 98 rooms. Several terraces look over the Kornati archipelago and the sea. Open from April to October. Open-air swimming pool, AC, central heating, TV, private parking, onsite restaurant, dogs are permitted
| content=A modern hotel of 98 rooms. Several terraces look over the Kornati archipelago and the sea. Open from April to October. Open-air swimming pool, AC, central heating, TV, private parking, onsite restaurant, dogs are permitted
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| name=Hotel Stomorin | url=http://www.marina-hramina.hr | email=info@marina-hramina.hr
| name=Hotel Stomorin | url=http://www.marina-hramina.hr | email=info@marina-hramina.hr
| address=Put gradine bb, Murter | lat= | long= | directions=Located in the marina Hramina
| address=Put gradine bb, Murter | lat= | long= | directions=Located in the marina Hramina