Villas in Ugljan/Kali
Kali is a fishing town on the island of Ugljan, across the Zadar Strait from Zadar, with mostly small homes and private pools. You reach it by ferry, so allow for the crossing and drive on the island.
- Villas
- 10
- From, per week
- £534
About Ugljan/Kali
Kali is the only settlement in its municipality, with about 1,600 residents on Ugljan's cultivated eastern coast. Trawlers are moored in two harbours either side of its peninsula, and the old centre was built on a hill around St Lawrence's Church. Kali was first recorded in 1299. The homes are small, mostly for two to four, most have a private pool, and they lie close around the town. A fishermen's festival is held every August. Olives are a major crop on the island.
Is Ugljan/Kali right for you?
- Best for
- Couples and small families wanting a fishing town and a pool
- Not for you if
- You want big beaches and nightlife or dislike ferries.
Near Ugljan/Kali
Preko
The island's ferry port, with ferry links to Zadar and the ruins of St Michael Fort set high above it.
Pašman
The next island, joined to Ugljan by the Ždrelac Bridge across the Ždrelac Strait.
Zadar
Across the Zadar Strait, a city with Roman and Venetian remains and an old town on a promontory.
Getting to Ugljan/Kali
The Jadrolinija ferry from Zadar to Preko crosses in 25 minutes and runs all year, with numerous daily departures. From Preko you continue by road to Kali. Ugljan is 22 km long and up to 3.8 km wide.
Villas in Ugljan/Kali
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Ugljan/Kali, North Dalmatia, Croatia
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1-Bedroom Home, Ugljan/Kali
Ugljan/Kali, North Dalmatia, Croatia
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Ugljan/Kali villa holidays: questions answered
How do you get to Kali on Ugljan?
Take the Jadrolinija ferry from Zadar to Preko, a 25-minute crossing, then continue by road to Kali. Ugljan is a long, thin island, about 22 km from end to end and no more than 3.8 km wide.
Is Kali a real working fishing town?
Yes. Trawlers moor in two harbours on either side of the peninsula, and a fishermen's festival is held every August. The old town was built on a hill around St Lawrence's Church.
Can you drive from Ugljan to Pašman?
Yes. The Ždrelac Bridge joins Ugljan to Pašman across the Ždrelac Strait, so a day trip to the next island needs no second ferry.
Does the ferry to Ugljan run in winter?
The Jadrolinija Zadar to Preko line follows a year-round timetable with numerous daily departures. Check the current schedule before travelling.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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