Family trip to Murter with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

Sporty, active and curious kids will definitely like Murter Island. It is a small Croatian Island in the Adriatic Sea. There is a dozen opportunities to try various water activities. There is a chance to try waterskiing and windsurfing. Moreover, your child can undergo yachting training. Children can learn to sail like professional sportsmen. There is a yacht club on the waterfront of Murter Town, the capital of the island.

Sandy-pebble Slanica Beach is located close to Murter Town. You can reach it from the centre of the town in 30 minutes. This place is perfect for holidays with small children because of shallow waters. However, elder children won't be bored here too. There is a team of entertainers working in the high season on the beach. Teenagers will be happy to visit the beach and try snorkelling. You can rent a mask, a snorkel and flippers here.

Luke is a sandy beach. It is perfect for those who love to make sandcastles. There are usually many families with small children, so your child will find friends here. Podvrške is a secluded beach for those who want to enjoy Croatian virgin nature and peaceful atmosphere. Young photographers and naturalists will be interested to visit this beach. Young divers can rent a scuba here and explore the rich underwater world of the Adriatic Sea. South Cigrada Beach is a very picturesque place where you can capture amazing views. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Murter is a nice place for long walks with your child. There are long routes for teenagers and short paths for walks with small children. Be sure to climb Raduč Mount. Its height is only 120 meters, but it provides amazing views of the capital of the island and the rest of the island. Even small children can reach the peak of the mount. You can also go on a sightseeing tour around the island or to the nearby parts of the archipelago. If you want to try sea fishing with your child, rent a boat. Kornati national park is located not far from Murter Town. Every young naturalist will be happy to visit this place.

Be sure to visit the ruins of the ancient Colentum settlement in the Murter Town. It was ruined by the pirates in the 2nd century BC. The ruins of houses and churches will introduce your child to the history of Croatia and the work of archaeologists. There is the church of Our Lady of Gradina of the 17th century close to the ruins. You can find a pattern of crosses on a stone wall which shows that the church is located on the place of other ancient cult building. St. Michael's church is one more interesting cult building which can interest your child. These churches are the oldest on the island.

Betina is a village located on Murter. The settlement itself is a historical cultural place. It is a medieval village where your child will find many old houses, a shipyard, a marina and the church of Saint Francis. Jezera is a small village which is considered to be an heir of Croatian folklore. Fisherman’s Fest, poetry and folklore evenings and many different events are held here every year in the summer time. Your child will surely love to visit these entertaining events. Tisno is famous for the Church of Saint Martin built in the 13th century and the Church of the Holy Spirit built in the 16th century. Moreover, your child can admire an ancient bridge built by Venetians which was reconstructed in 1991. Teenagers should definitely see a monument dedicated to the victims of the regime of Communist Yugoslavia.