Ciovo

Island ·🇭🇷 Croatia

Population 6,071

Area 28 km²

Time zone Europe/Zagreb

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Čiovo's Crown Jewels

This collection highlights the architectural and natural landmarks of Čiovo and the adjacent UNESCO-listed city of Trogir. It features 15th-century Venetian defensive structures, including Kamerlengo Castle and St. Mark’s Tower, alongside the 14th-century St. Dominic Church. The list also includes the Napoleonic-era Marmont Gloriet and the historic bridge connecting the island to the mainland. For coastal recreation, it identifies pebble beaches such as Krusica Kava and Mastrinka along the island's northern and eastern shores.

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Best Beaches

Čiovo island features a diverse coastline ranging from the lively, facility-rich shores of Okrug Gornji to secluded natural coves. The island offers a mix of pebble and gravel beaches like Mavarštica and Vela Draga, alongside rare sandy stretches on the eastern tip near Slatine. Many locations, such as Mala Draga, provide unofficial spots for clothing-optional relaxation. Visitors can find well-equipped areas with water sports centers and beach bars, as well as quiet, unshaded inlets accessible only by foot or boat.

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Historic Religious Sites

Explore the architectural heritage of Čiovo through its diverse collection of religious sites, ranging from 13th-century Gothic churches to isolated cliffside sanctuaries. This list features the prominent Dominican Monastery of the Holy Cross in Arbanija and the 16th-century hermitage of Our Lady of Prizidnice. These sites reflect the island's history as a place of retreat for monks and hermits, showcasing Renaissance portals, Baroque altars, and centuries-old religious art.

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Peaks and Views

The island of Čiovo features a network of limestone ridges and karst hills that provide panoramic views of the Adriatic Sea, the city of Trogir, and the neighboring islands of Šolta and Brač. This collection highlights the island's primary elevations, ranging from the central heights near Žedno to the coastal bluffs of the eastern peninsula. These points serve as natural landmarks and offer rocky terrain accessible via ancient macadam paths and traditional dry-stone wall trails.

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