Island Vrgadaf

VRGADA, an island in central Dalmatia, located southeast of the island of Pasman; area 3.7 sq km (length 2.1 km, width up to 1.2 km); population 236; the highest peak Srabljinovac (112 m). A fertile valley stretches between two parallel chains of low hills. The extreme parts of the valley are under water, forming several coves, Sveti Andrija in the north-west, Kranje in the south-east; Luka is one of the biggest coves and is surrounded by islets. The island is partly covered with forests (especially in the north-eastern part). The south-western coast plunges into the sea; on the lower north-eastern coast are smaller bays with sand beaches. The island's only village, Vrgada, stretches to the Luka bay on the north-eastern coast. Chief occupations are farming, livestock breeding, fishing and tourism. Ferry lines connect Vrgada with Pakostane and Biograd na Moru.