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kiklop11. 09. 2013 18:56:45

Dear hikers, I'm wondering if you've ever thought about combining sea and hiking, and setting off on a hike across the Kornati. I've been visiting Kornati for many years now, and I can confirm that very interesting things are hidden in the interior. Huge olive groves planted in the times of the Venetian Republic wind along the path all the way from Opata (SE end of Kornat) to Lupeska bay at the upper end of the island. In between, one refreshes oneself with things offered by this seemingly barren nature. Along the path you always find something, whether almonds, pears or figs; if that's not enough, then in Stiniva bay year-round are the Lovric brothers who provide fresh lamb. Refreshed, you can climb to Metlina or V. Vrh and enjoy the views, descend to the cave on Bisagica island or to Ropotnica bay, continue past Tureta - a fort from Roman times, check out the abandoned scenery of the fishing village on Mana island, which you can even climb to via cliff on the W side, etc... If this tempts you, I can connect you with a host from Murter, who besides transport by traditional gajeta offers guiding, overnight in fisherman's hut in Vrulje village, takes you to net hauling, the keenest to cliff climbing on Mana and Rasip islands, prepares home food (honey, figs, olive oil, fish...) and generally shows life typical for this area. His offer is even richer Oct-Jan (olive harvesting and prep time) and Mar-Jun (beekeeping), through all cold months it's squid fishing season. For all who want more info or tips, write back, happy to help. Best regards Andrej

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ločanka5. 07. 2015 11:14:29

This year at the end of June we visited the Kornati again and admired their beauty from the highest peaks of their islands, which enrich every one of our participants, since one cannot get enough of the royal views so as not to return and admire these beauties again and again. This year we climbed Metlina on Kornat island, which is nicely equipped with markings, and Veli vrh on Levarnaka island, which is known for the exceptional beauty of Lojena bay. We also wandered around Gubavac on Žut island, some of us wanted to see the view from Mali suhi vrh on Kornat. Yes, Korinjak on Iž also invited us. A few pictures below just for a modest presentation of the experience.

past the island of Mane towards Kravljačica bay below Metlino

ascent to Metlino 237 m, the highest peak of the Kornati archipelago

Ascents to these peaks above Suho punto are pathless.

Lojena bay on Levarnaka island below V. vrh.

From the path towards Gubovac on Žut island.

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Mcgiver13. 06. 2018 21:54:22

It bothered me that there has been nothing new about the Kornati since ločanka's post in July 2015; long winter, and when I came across an article about friendly hosts in Šipnata bay, the decision was made, let's go check it out!! So that it wouldn't be too easy, this year we decided to start from the mainland. From home at 2 a.m., we park in the camp in Sokošan (in the camp, because it's nice to have tires still on the car upon return), and after an hour of packing we are on the water at 8 a.m. Well, let's go. nasmeh

To Pašman idyllic, sea calm and it flew. Then through Ždrelac towards the east. After a short break directly to Sit and on to Žut. Sea no longer so idyllic and therefore we progressed more slowly. Through V. Proverso into Kornati and then left. Together with breaks after eight hours of calm paddling in Risanka, which was also the goal. Next day a bit around islands and bays, weather changeable from sun to wind and rain, sea much more choppy. After five hours I don't feel like it anymore and decide to go "light a candle" for the fallen firefighters on the hill where the crosses are. I get friendly company from girls from the capital who were vacationing on Kornati and I don't regret the decision not to paddle to Lavsa with my buddy. Last day we get up at 5 a.m., pack luggage and start on calm sea, last two hours on choppy at 1 p.m. on mainland (we also rested and snacked in between). In short, an excellent mini break, girls' company very pleasant, hosts friendly, they cook EXCELLENT!! velik nasmeh

It'll be tight again, all this needs to be packed.

Passage between Pašman and Ugljan, Ždrelac.

A little sleep, night driving and a few hours on the water, and you're running out...

One of the entrances to Kornati, Velika Proversa.

Third day: need to start early so the sea is calm.

Safe journey back, we still pack up, load and head home. It was nice, hope soon again....

red: 1st day, yellow: 2nd day, green: 3rd day

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Mcgiver4. 09. 2018 21:57:54

At the end of the season and with nice memories, the Kornati tempt me again. Kiklop, or maybe someone else knows if the brothers in Stiniva bay still have the talkative Špiret crow, who sometimes says something?

Mcgiver9. 09. 2018 11:56:51

This rascal I meant, and it looks like no one present on Hribi.net vacationed in these parts zmeden

https://vimeo.com/47296028

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Mcgiver6. 10. 2018 21:49:32

End of summer, still summer temperatures, some free time, a little preparation, a reasonably good weather forecast and we're off to see the Croatian gems, the Kornati again. This time three of us. Again from Sukošan, calm sea, sky without a cloud, we quickly reach Pašman and through Ždrelac. Since the sea is calm as rarely ever, we head directly across to Proversa and not along the islands as usual. With pleasant chatting we are quickly across and stretch our legs on the čereh.... After a short break through Mala Proversa, where as usual it hinders progress. A strong maestral is blowing and we progress more slowly. Then almost an hour south and we are already at Risanka, where they welcome us again. Over beer plans for the next day, which a local interrupts saying tomorrow there will be strong bura, don't you know? eek

Honestly I missed that data at home, I noticed the wind, not the strong bura. Already at night it was blowing wildly and the tents behaved accordingly. zadrega

Morning windy, we enjoy the lee on the sun which pleasantly warms. We get bored, so we decide to return to the mainland. Soon it is clear that it simply won't work. It will take two to three days to the mainland. We also consider return by boat... but it runs rarely and it's not certain if at all, given the bura. Maslenica bridge is closed. We decide to paddle between the islands. In the lee rest and with full power to the next. On the fourth island in a calm bay we decide that is enough for the day. By the hut we pitch the tent and a friendly local, the only one on the island, comes to greet us. We still have some beer and the chat flows nicely, so at ten in the evening he prepares squid for us, his way. nasmeh

Excellent!! After morning coffee we thank him for the company and hospitality. We head further and happily note that it is blowing half as much as the day before. The sun pleasantly warms us and we are satisfied because we progress nicely and without complications. In the afternoon we are already on the mainland, pack up and head home full of beautiful memories.

View from the local's terrace, beautiful

Kitties, the only island residents in winter who miraculously survive

Video:

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kiklop14. 10. 2018 20:51:58

Mcgiver,
Krokar Spiro is still alive, barks, meows and boasts (good spiro).
Unfortunately the older of the Lovric brothers has died. Brother Ivica and wife still stay on the island year round. If someone wants to stop by them and eat something, they'll know if you call them first.

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Mcgiver16. 10. 2018 22:42:41

kiklop, many thanks for the info, these places always enchant me.....hope soon again

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voluhar28. 06. 2023 11:33:57

https://tomazsarc.blogspot.com/2023/05/planinsko-potovanje-na-kornate-in-vis.html

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