Galešnjak
A naturally heart-shaped, uninhabited islet in the Pašman Channel. It went viral on Google Earth in 2009 and is known as the Island of Love.
Galešnjak lies in the channel between Pašman Island and the Turanj coast and covers only about 0.13 square kilometers. Its shrub-covered outline is naturally heart-shaped, making it one of the most frequently mentioned spots in Croatia for weddings and Valentine's Day. The island is privately owned and has no facilities, so landing is generally not allowed, and the heart shape can only be seen from above. Zadar Airport offers small sightseeing planes and helicopter flights of about 15-30 minutes. Boat tours and kayak trips from Turanj and Pakoštane sail around the island for a closer look. You can also view it from the beach on the opposite shore, but the heart shape is not visible from ground level, so keep your expectations in check. The island is about 25 kilometers from Zadar, and it takes about 30 minutes to drive to Turanj.
Opening hours
Open all day (uninhabited island; no landing facilities)
Nearby sights
- Kolovare Beach
- Kornati National Park
- Land Gate & Venetian Walls
- Five Wells Square
- Museum of Ancient Glass
- Church of St. Simeon
- People's Square (Narodni trg)
- Zadar City Market