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Historically rich island which offers a perfect vacation has always been an interesting destination both for the yachtsmen and for the people who enjoy feeling the scent of sea and pine trees from the terraces of their apartments. Silba is an island without any form of car transportation and therefore suitable for the ideal sea side vacation, while the rich vegetation offers enchanting fragrances for the enjoyment in nature. Silba is, alongside with the island of Mljet, the most forested island on the Adriatic and its present name derives from the Latin word selve, meaning wood. Pebbly beaches and hidden bays are ideal for the getaway from the everyday rush. |
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A small oasis of peace is inhabited and situated in the very center of the island, which is at its narrowest point only 800 m wide, between two ports (Mul and Žalic) with only 250 permanent residents offers ideal vacation with excellent climate, which, alongside with the island of Hvar, offers the largest number of sunny day in a year average. Therefore on the island, which offers an abundance of green vegetation and sunny days you can enjoy in peace, and the only thing that can disturb the harmony and beauty of the island is the gentle melody of the sea and crickets. |
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Rich cultural heritage mirrors it self in the very emblem of the island which contains four fields and tells a story of the most important moments in the history of Silba. The wealth of the island is best shown in the total of six churches on the entire island. Unfortunately most of these churches are in bad condition and therefore closed for the public whereas only the main church of The Holly Mary in the center of the island has been recently renewed and maintains its function throughout the entire year. In the immediate vicinity of the main church there is also the rectory which preserves the wealth of the island that includes a few Rudolfo paintings, a Tizian painting and brass crown of the king of the island of Silba. |
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