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Silba is an island in Croatia, northern Dalmatia, south-east of Lošinj (Losheeny), between the islands of Premuda and Olib. It takes only around 10 minutes to walk the 600m from the north-eastern harbour of Mul to the south-western harbour of Žalić (Zhaleech).
Silba has a mediterranian climate with 2570 hours a year of sunshine. Most summer days are hot, bright and clear with light westerly Maestral wind cooling the island in the afternoons. The island has numerous small beaches and coves. The main public beach Sotorišće (Sotoreeshche), located close to the harbour of Mul, has very clear shallow waters with sandy bottom.
On Žalić, there are a number of pebbly beaches and a pier. Ships carrying passenger and commercial traffic dock here.
There are a number of coves outside the village that can be reached by footpaths. On the southern side of the island, at walking distancies of about 30-45 minutes, are:
- Vele Stene (Large Rocks), the only point on the island where the shores are steep.
- Port Sv. Ante, favoured with yachtsmen because it is protected from major winds.
You can also view a small chapel on the side of the bay.
- Dobre Vode, a beach with shallow sandy bottom.
- Nozdre, a big cove with characteristic flat rock formations cut out by the sea.
On the north side of the village is the highest point on Silba, Varh (80m). The northern shore is less accessible than the southern due to rocky shores, however, there is a path leading north out of the village to the small port of Papranica.
Further on along the path, about an hours walk from the main village, is a cove Pernastica which is considered as the best coves on the island. It faces westwards towards the sunset and has a long shallow sandy bottom.
Silba's most popular landmark is Toreta, a sleek tower with a spiral staircase from which there is a wonderful view of the surrounding islands. It is in the centre of the village right on Veli Put - Silba's High Street.
The whole island is a pedestrian zone, no traffic is allowed with the exception of vehicles supplying the local businesses. Ideal for families with small children.
The village has several caffes, four restaurants, a number of shops, post office and a local GP. From any point in the village it takes only around 10 min or less to walk to the nearest beach.
