Kukljica

Kukljica lies on the south-eastern part of Ugljan Island beside the Ždrelac strait separating Ugljan from Pašman. The settlement developed around a sheltered harbour, with a waterfront, fishing traditions and houses arranged along the coast. Ždrelac Bridge stands south of the village and provides a road connection between the two islands, giving Kukljica a useful position for exploring both Ugljan and Pašman. Kostanj Bay lies on the opposite side of the peninsula, while the Zelena Punta area is known for pine woods and swimming zones. Kukljica connects with the ferry network through Preko in northern Ugljan, where boats run towards Zadar. Local life remains closely tied to the sea, small boats and summer activity outdoors. Unlike larger island towns, the centre can be explored quickly on foot, with main outings leading towards bays or across the bridge to Pašman. A bicycle is practical for shorter island distances, while a car makes it easier to reach more distant villages and beaches on both connected islands.

Kukljica is a fishing and holiday village on the south-eastern end of Ugljan, immediately before the Ždrelac bridge that links Ugljan with Pašman by road. The municipality specifically highlights beaches and coves such as Sabuša, Kostanj and Jelenica, while the Zadar tourism organisation presents Kukljica as a place with a long tourism tradition, walking routes and good connections across the island. The settlement developed around a sheltered harbour, making the waterfront the natural centre of daily life, while bathing places are spread toward the peninsula and outer coves. The nearby bridge adds another advantage: once travellers have reached Ugljan, they can continue to Pašman without another ferry. Kukljica therefore works best as a quieter island base with access to two islands rather than simply as a single beach resort on the edge of Ugljan.