Tribunj

TRIBUNJ a town and harbour on a small peninsula, 4 km west of Vodice. It still has an original scenery of an old Dalmatian town, the clean sea - according to records, probably the cleanest sea on the Adriatic. Tribunj is situated on the local branching road leading from the main road (M2, E65). The original settlement developed on the island in the 16th century. It was established by the refugees from the neighbouring settlements on the mainland. Fragments of the defence wall dating to the period of Venetian rule can still be seen. The old town Jurjevgrad contains the ruins of the mediaeval fortress and the church of St. Nicholas from 1452. Another mediaeval church is located on the east side of the town. The rich sea flora and fauna make the sea of Tribunj suitable for swimming and underwater safari. The sports and recreation opportunities of Tribunj include tennis, boccia, indoor football, yachting and diving schools. Tribunj has the largest fishing fleet in central Dalmatia. Therefore it is not a surprise that the promenade of Tribunj turns into a shop window offering fresh fish and other catch when fishermen return from the sea. The high-quality fish, mussels and crabs have made Tribunj a famous resort. It is definitely worth trying the local speciality fish ragout with polenta. Traditional feasts, the Tribunj Night and Fishermen's Night, are organised in the summer season. The other events worth visiting are The Assumption (15th of August) and St. Nicholas' Day (6th of December). Smaller yachts can anchor in the port, whereas one of the newest Croatian Marina Tribunj is located southeast from the town. The marina provides 260 berths in the sea and 150 berths on the land.