Issue 2 - Vol. 1
RENT A BICYCLE Cycling in Ugljan and Pašman island offers a fantastic mixture of rolling roads and stunning Mountain climbs including the famous Saint Michael’s Fort, ridden by many tourists that visit the Island. Cycling on the main island road can be “nerve wrecking” – the road is often narrow, there’s lots of traffic in the summertime and drivers usually show little consideration for cyclists. However, things are considerably better on the local roads and more and more visitors like to cycle around the island rather than rely on the buses. You can rent bikes in Tkon and Preko at NavAdriatic Travel Agency or book online (www. navadriatic.com) for a price of 80Kn/ half day.
RENT A SCOOTER Exploring the islands on a moped is definitely an easy, fun and cool way to see the sights of this beautiful coastline. The 50cc’ers do not go fast, so you won’t be winning any drag races, but you can cover much more ground than you’d expect. You can easily explore both islands. If you want to hop between the beaches, ports and villages on your own schedule or just want to find your favourite spot off the bus route and
chill out for the day, scooters are the way to do it in style. If you don’t have your own moped, you can rent it on the island. You will need to take your driver’s license (“A” or “B” Category) and address of where you’re staying locally. You fill in some basic paperwork, get issued with a helmet and a short tutorial of how to ride - it couldn’t be simpler. For the 50cc moped, it’s around 250Kn a day and it can be rented in Tkon and Preko at NavAdriatic Agency or booked online (www. navadriatic.com)
FISHING In Croatia, there are two different kinds of fishing/angling on the sea: recreational and sports fishing/angling. A fishing license is required whether you fish from the shore or from the boat. To buy the license you must show ID such as your identity card or passport. The license can be obtained online (https://ribarstvo.mps.hr) or in Tourist Office Board Tkon and the cost is from 70Kn for the daily license up to 1500Kn for the monthly license. Both recreational and sports fishing are prohibited in harbours, small ports, on public beaches and bathing places from May 1st until October 1st. Spear fishermen must move in and under the water only with their 93
own strength (no artificial power devices allowed). Use of devices which enable underwater breathing (diving gear) is not allowed in underwater fishing. Underwater fishing is allowed during the daylight with obligated usage of a diving buoy. Use of underwater lamp is allowed. The maximum allowed daily catch is 5 kg of fish and maritime organisms.
HOMEMADE ISLAND PRODUCTS The “Croatian Island Products” project was implemented with the intention of stimulating the islands in the production of original and high-quality products. The “Croatian Island Products” (Hrvatski Otočni Proizvod) approval label has been awarded to more than 800 products from 23 Croatian islands. The products include food and beverage (wine, brandy, liqueur, olive oil, cheese, fish, jams, honey), cosmetic, clothing products and souvenirs. The fair traditionally takes place in Tkon throughout the year and especially during the summer months. If you ever decide to bring home something no one else has, Island products fair is the place for you. The Fair takes place in Tkon every Thursday in July and August at h20:00.
