| Ilovik Native name: Ilovik, Sveti Petar Nickname: San Piero, Šan Pjero |
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 Port of Ilovik |
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| Location | Adriatic sea |
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| Archipelago | Cres-Lošinj archipelago |
| Area | 5. 8 km² |
| Highest point | Dida 92 m |
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 Croatia |
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| County | Primorje-Gorski |
| Largest city | Ilovik (100 (as of 2001)) |
| Mayor | Nevio Jadrošić |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 100 (as of 2001) |
| Indigenous people | Croats 99. Croatia (Hrvatska ˈxȓvatska officially the Republic of Croatia ( Republika Hrvatska) is a southern Central European country at the crossroads between The counties are primary territorial subdivisions of the Republic of Croatia. Primorje-Gorski kotar county - Primorsko-goranska županija is a County in western Croatia that includes the Bay of Kvarner and the surrounding 9% Other 1% |
The islands of Ilovik (Italian Asinello) and Sveti Petar (Italian San Pietro) are located in Croatia south of the island Lošinj, separated by the strait of Ilovik (Croatian: Ilovačka vrata). Italian ( or lingua italiana) is a Romance language spoken by about 63 million people as a First language, primarily in Italy. Italian ( or lingua italiana) is a Romance language spoken by about 63 million people as a First language, primarily in Italy. Croatia (Hrvatska ˈxȓvatska officially the Republic of Croatia ( Republika Hrvatska) is a southern Central European country at the crossroads between Lošinj (pronounced loh-sheen ( Italian Lussino; German: Lötzing; Latin Apsorrus, Greek: Apsorros Croatian language ( hrvatski jezik) is a South Slavic language which is used primarily in Croatia, by Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina in neighbouring
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Geography
The only village located on the island of Ilovik is also called Ilovik. The circumference of the island is 15. 4 km (9. 5 miles), and it occupies an area of 5. 8 km² (1,433 acres). The acre is a unit of Area in a number of different systems including the imperial and U The coast is accessible from all sides with many secluded bays. The largest bay with a sandy beach is Paržine, located on the south-eastern part of the island. Paržine is connected to the village by a road, as is the beach Parknu, which includes a World War II bunker. Beaches easier to access from the village include Harbac, Sotopini, and Sidro. Also at Sotopini is a small soccer field in which the youths of the island engage in intense games. The youths of the island swim mostly on a small dock in front of the church. The island also has a bocce court.
Ilovik and Sveti Petar are separated by a canal which is 2. 5 km (1. 6 miles) long and 300 m (975 feet) wide. The location of the canal offers a natural barrier from most winds, except partially from the jugo (south wind). The convenient location of this harbor makes it a favorite rest stop between the northern and southern parts of the Adriatic. In only a few hours, you can reach Istria, Rijeka, Krk, Rab, Pag, Kornati and other mid-Dalmatian destinations. This article is about a geographical region bordering the Adriatic Sea Rijeka (other Croatian dialects Rika and Reka, Reka Italian and Hungarian: Fiume, Sankt Veit am Pflaumb is Krk ( Italian Veglia, German: Vegl; Latin Curicta) is a Croatian island in the northern Adriatic Sea Rab ( Italian Arbe, German: Arbey) is an island and a town of the same name located just off the northern Croatian coast in The Croatian Kornati Archipelago (Ialian Arcipelago delle Incoronate) is located in northern Dalmatia, south of Zadar, but in
In the town you will find a well-stocked store, post office, currency exchange office and several restaurants. A post office is a facility authorized by a Postal system for the posting receipt sorting handling transmission or delivery of Mail.
By ship, Ilovik is connected daily with Mali Lošinj and several times a week with a catamaran to Rijeka. Mali Lošinj (Lussinpiccolo is a town and municipality in the Primorje-Gorski Kotar county, on the island of Lošinj, in western Croatia. A catamaran (From Tamil 'kattumaram' is a type of Multihulled Boat or Ship consisting of two hulls or vakas joined by some Rijeka (other Croatian dialects Rika and Reka, Reka Italian and Hungarian: Fiume, Sankt Veit am Pflaumb is The ferry service is run by nautical company, Jadrolinija. Jadrolinija is a Croatian sea Shipping company founded in Rijeka on January 20, 1947. In the summer months, numerous tour boats from Veli Lošinj and Mali Lošinj make daily stops in Ilovik. Veli Lošinj (Lussingrande is a village on the Lošinj island in Primorje-Gorski Kotar county in western Croatia. Mali Lošinj (Lussinpiccolo is a town and municipality in the Primorje-Gorski Kotar county, on the island of Lošinj, in western Croatia.
Vegetation
The island is covered with Mediterranean vegetation, throughout the town you will find many types of flowers, oleanders in various colors, palm trees, as well as two century-old eucalyptus trees. Oleander ( Nerium oleander) is an Evergreen Shrub or small Tree in the dogbane family Apocynaceae. Eucalyptus (From Greek ευκάλυπτος meaning "well covered" is a diverse Genus of Trees (and a few shrubs the members of which It is because of the abundance of flora that this island has been nicknamed "The Island of Flowers".
History
Due to its geographic location, the harbor between Ilovik and Sveti Petar has been used as a safe anchorage since the ancient times. This also brought the first inhabitants to these islands.
The oldest traces of civilization are from the Ilirian tribe Liburni. Illyria ( Albanian Iliria ( Ancient Greek; Latin Illyria; see also Illyricum) was in Classical antiquity a region in the Visitors can also see evidence of the ancient roman civilization. The remains of Roman buildings, mosaics, coins, a burial sarcophagus as well as an underwater archeological site have been located in this area.
The walls enclosing the present-day cemetery date back to the 11th century. They were part of the Benedictine monastery. Benedictine refers to the Spirituality and Consecrated life in accordance with the Rule of St Benedict, written by Benedict of Nursia in This article concerns the buildings occupied by monastics. For the life inside monasteries and its historical roots see Monasticism. The location of the cemetery on a different island offers the opportunity to the island inhabitants to take one last boat ride even after their passing.
The castle, remains of which are seen on Sveti Petar, was built in 1600 by the Venetians. Their representative, Filippo Pasqualigo, erected it to defend the area from pirates (uskoks). The first Croats arrived on Ilovik at the end of the 18th century from Veli Losinj. Croats (Hrvati are a South Slavic people mostly living in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and nearby countries Veli Lošinj (Lussingrande is a village on the Lošinj island in Primorje-Gorski Kotar county in western Croatia. This marks the beginning of the modern- day Ilovik.
The oldest recorded name of this island, Neumae Insulae(translated from Latin: Island with No Name), is from AD 1071. In the 13th century it is mentioned as Sanctus Petrus de Nimbis (translated from Latin: Saint Peter of the Cloud) and later San Pietro dei Nembi (translated from Italian: Saint Peter of the Cloud) . The Croatian inhabitants named the smaller island Sveti Petar (Saint Peter), more known as 'Priko' the larger Tovarnjak (Asinello in Italian; "Donkey" in English), and finally Ilovik i Sveti Petar. Locals call it San Piero.
Population
Approximately 100 people live year round on the island of Ilovik. Oddly enough three times that live in the United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Their main occupations are fishing, sheep herding, agriculture and tourism. Tourism is Travel for Recreational or Leisure purposes The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people who "travel An interesting fact is that three times more people from Ilovik live in the USA than on the island. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The main family names are, Baričević, Belanić, Budinić, Mezić, Raguzin, and Simičić.
People from Ilovik who live in the United States live in the New York City - Long Island/Astoria area. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The City of New York Long Island is an island located in southeastern New York, USA, its western shores directly across from Manhattan, from which the island stretches Astoria is a Neighborhood in the northwestern corner of the borough of Queens in New York City. Many others live in New Jersey and Washington State. New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. Washington ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Each summer the island population will often double or triple in size when these expatriates return home with their families for vacation. People in the New York area have organized a club called the Ilovik Social Club.
Sveti Petar, known to fellow San Pierini as Priko is an island that is filled with olive trees. The town's cemetery is located at the old Benedicine Monastery. On one side of Sveti Petar, there is a rock formation called Golubinka, which includes a large jump and a cave. Also, there is a seminary where young men start their priesthood as a Franciscan father. A seminary, theological college, or divinity school is a specialized and often live-in Higher education institution for the purpose of instructing students The term Franciscan is commonly used to refer to members of Catholic There are a lot of youths. They work, learn about Jesus and sometimes attend Mass in the beautiful church of Sts. The Mass is the Eucharistic celebration in the Latin liturgical rites of the Roman Catholic Church. Peter and Paul (Sv. Petar i Sv. Pavao)
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