Villas in Ugljan/Kukljica
Kukljica, on the south-east of Ugljan, is a good choice for families after sandy beaches under pine shade and a garden at the house. Just over half the homes have a private pool. Getting here takes effort: a ferry from Zadar to Preko, then a drive or bus down the island.
- Villas
- 7
- From, per week
- £570
About Ugljan/Kukljica
Kukljica is a fishing and tourist village of about 630 people near the Ždrelac Strait, and the only settlement in its own small municipality. The old village has orange-tiled roofs set around a large natural inlet and port, with a green peninsula beyond. Its beaches are sandy: Sabuša, Kostanj, Zelena Punta and Jelenica, shaded by centuries-old pines. The restored 13th-century church of St Jerome stands at the Kostanj cove. The homes are spread over two or three kilometres; every one has a garden, just over half a private pool, and most sleep six or fewer.
Is Ugljan/Kukljica right for you?
- Best for
- Families wanting sandy beaches and a garden on an island
- Not for you if
- You want a quick airport transfer or a lively town on the doorstep.
Near Ugljan/Kukljica
Pašman
Joined to Ugljan by the Ždrelac Bridge near Kukljica, with more quiet villages and a ferry from Tkon to Biograd.
Preko
Ugljan's ferry port, about 25 minutes from Zadar, with the ruins of St Michael's Fort high above the village.
Zadar
The city across the Zadar Channel, which is only 3 nautical miles wide, reached by ferry from Preko.
Getting to Ugljan/Kukljica
Fly to Zadar. The ferry from Zadar to Preko on Ugljan takes about 25 minutes, and bus 205 continues to Kukljica; from Zadar the whole trip takes about 1 hour 40 minutes without a car. From the airport by public transport, allow around 3 hours. A car gives far more freedom.
When to go to Ugljan/Kukljica
Plan around 5 August if you can. That day hundreds of boats escort the statue of Our Lady of the Snow to her shrine, in a procession held since 1514, followed by donkey races, tug-of-war, a greased-pole climb and a concert. Book early for that week.
Villas in Ugljan/Kukljica
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0
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Ugljan/Kukljica villa holidays: questions answered
Does Kukljica have sandy beaches?
It does. Sabuša, Kostanj, Zelena Punta and Jelenica are sandy beaches on both sides of the island near Kukljica, shaded by centuries-old pine forest.
When is the Kukljica boat procession?
Every 5 August. The procession to the shrine of Our Lady of the Snow has run since 1514, with hundreds of boats escorting the statue, then donkey races and a concert.
How do you get from Zadar to Kukljica?
Take the Jadrolinija ferry to Preko, about 25 minutes, then bus 205 to Kukljica. The whole trip from Zadar takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Is Kukljica good for families?
Sandy, pine-shaded beaches make it a good fit for small children, and every home in Kukljica has a garden. Just over half also have a private pool, and most sleep six or fewer.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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