ISLAND OF CIOVO

Ciovo island is situtated in the central Dalmatian archipelago, it's area is 28.8 sq km (length 15.3 km, width up to 3.5 km); population 6,071; highest peak Rudine (218 m). In the east, Ciovo is about 2 km away from the mainland (Cape Marjan); in the north-west it is connected with the mainland by a bascule bridge (in Trogir). There are also several caves, the most prominent being Bilosaj and Anicina Jama (Annie's Pit).

The vegetation is typically Mediterranean, on the northern side of the island are forests of pine and cypress (particularly on the way from Trogir to Arbanija). Major crops include olives, figs, almonds, vines and citrus fruit. Apart from a part of the town of Trogir, there are several villages: Arbanija, Zedno, Okrug Gornji, Okrug Donji, and the hamlets of Slatine and Prizidnica. On the western part of the island are sand and pebble beaches, the largest being those in the Saldun bay. The north part of the island is characterized by many beaches, while the southern side by cliffs and it is not that accessible. Some cliffs are even 150 meters high.

There are 6 small beautiful islands on the west side of the island. Among them St. Fumija with tower ruins and Kraljevac with the lighthouse are the biggest. Along with vacation opportunities, Ciovo also offers a number of tourist attractions and historical monuments. Additional visitor opportunities are provided in the nearby towns of Trogir and Split.

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