Ciovo Island
The island Ciovo is placed in the northwest Dalmatia between the cities Trogir and Split.
The small only 30 square kilometers large island invites especially for swimming and hiking. On the island of Ciovo are about 6,000 people in six villages. Many residents of the island will have only a weekend to escape the city life. The highest mountain is Rudine with 220m height. In the north of the island is located a bridge connecting the island Ciovo with the mainland.
On the island of Ciovo there is one small part of the city of Trogir further five villages. Okrug Gornji and Donji lies on the western headland of the island, while Zedno lie on the heights of the island. Arbanija and Slatine lies on the Kastelanski zaljev on the eastern side of the north coast.
Here is Ciovo Island located
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How to get to Ciovo Island

The island of Ciovo is connected to the mainland along the old town of Trogir by a bridge. The connection of Trogir on the mainland to Trogir is about half a kilometer long, but requires a high cost because of traffic regularly collapsed.
Map of Ciovo Island
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Pictures of Ciovo Island
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Image:TROGIR Brücke zur Insel Ciovo IMG 4799.JPG|Bridge in Trogir to Ciovo Island
Image:SLATINE IMG 4278.JPG|Slatine
Image:SLATINE IMG 4277.JPG|View from Marjan to Ciovo
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History of Ciovo Island
The island of Ciovo was called "Trogir barn." Since the Middle Ages there existing the village Arbanija, Zedno, Gornj Okrug, Donji Okrug, while the place of Slatine, located more towards the east near to Split. West of the village Arbanija, with waterfront at sea, there is a Dominican monastery of Holy Cross, founded in 1432. The monastery is characterized by its magnificent Renaissance courtyard and important collection of works of art.
What to see in Ciovo Island
- Sanctuary Prizidnica
It is located east of Slatine on the southern island side and is only accessible on foot. It is directly built into the rock. According to a legend, the priest Juran Stoidrazic with several priests here built Prizidnica.
- Trogir
More information about Trogir are here.
Excursions in the region of Ciovo Island
Here on Ciovo are very popular trips to
and the other places and islands.
Accomodations in Ciovo Island
Hotels in Ciovo Island
Camping sites in Ciovo Island
Private accomodations in Ciovo Island
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Weather in Ciovo Island
Below you see the current weather forecast for Ciovo Island. The climate table of Ciovo Island tells you which temperatures can be expected for each month.
Current weather in Ciovo Island and a 7-day weather forecast for Ciovo Island
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Climate in Ciovo Island
Climate in Ciovo Island
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Max. Temperature |
11
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12
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14
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17
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22
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25
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28
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28
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26
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21
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17
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13
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Min. Temperature |
5
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6
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8
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11
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15
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18
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21
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21
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18
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14
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10
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7
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Hours of Sunshine |
4
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5
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6
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7
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9
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10
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11
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10
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9
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7
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4
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3
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Rainy Days |
11
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10
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9
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8
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7
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4
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3
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3
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6
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9
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11
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13
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Water temperature of the Adriatic Sea |
13
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13
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14
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15
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17
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22
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23
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24
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22
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21
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18
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15
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Sports & leisure opportunities in Ciovo Island
Ciovo provides excellent sports and recreation offer which includes many opportunities for
- tennis,
- boccia,
- bowling,
- surfing,
- diving…
For all those who prefers quite vacation and resting here is beautiful surrounding, untouched nature and magnificent landscapes and everything for your body and soul. You just need to enjoy!!!
Where to eat in Ciovo Island
- Restaurant Mali Raj
The restaurant Mali Raj (paradise) IS PLACED on the mountain. It has a beautiful terrace, you can also eat inside.
Beaches in Ciovo Island
- Bay Salun-The bay before Okrug Gornji offers a pebble beach.
- bay Mavarscica-In the bay Mavarscica is a beautiful bay with the pebble beach and shady pine forest.
Tip: If you want enjoy in sandy beach, the island of Drvenik Mali and island of Drvenik Veli is easy accessible with the tour boat. More detailed information is given on the spot.
Nightlife and entertainment in Ciovo Island
Here you will find various entertainment programs like lively fishermen’s nights, folklore show, concerts, open air performances…
For young people and all which looking for more dynamic life, there is nearby Trogir which offers plenty of interesting events and rich the night life to the early morning hours.
Cultural events in Ciovo Island
Ciovo is place for easy vacation… Here you will find a lot of cultural events and the most of them in Trogir. The open terraces live music, clubS, festivals, concerts, klapas …
Videos of Ciovo Island
Below you can find travel videos from Ciovo Island. The videos from Ciovo Island are provided by CroVideos.com, the video portal for Croatia.
Discussions about Ciovo Island
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