Drvenik Veliki (island Drvenik Veliki) Locate On Map

Island Drvenik Veli has many beautiful pebble and sand beaches.

On island Drvenik Veli you can come by renting a boat or using private boat transfers.

There are also available group or private boat excursions from mainland.

On island Drvenik Veli you can stay in apartments, rooms, villas, houses...

If you like sports on island Drvenik Veli you can enjoy in biking, jogging, diving, swimming, fishing...

Attractions on and near island Drvenik Veli:
- Church of St. Juraj;
- Islands Hvar, Solta, Brac, Drvenik Mali;
- Town Trogir;
- City Split...

Drvenik Veliki (Central Dalmatia, Croatia) is a settlement located on island Drvenik Veli in region of Central Dalmatia. Island Drvenik Veli is located west of island Solta and 2 km east of island Drvenik Mali. Island Drvenik Mali and island Drvenik Veli are separated with Drvenik doors in which is small island Malta with highest peak 8 m high.

Size of island Drvenik Veli is 11,69 km2. Buhalj is highest peak on island Drvenik Veli, 178 m. Island Drvenik Veli is surrounded with small islands Krknjas Veli, Krknjas Mali, Macaknar and Orud.

Nearest mainland port is Vinisce. Island Drvenik Veli is connected with mainland with ferry line. There are also private boat transfers and boat rentals available.

Island Drvenik Veli has around 168 inhabitants.

Distances of other towns: Split – 50 km, Zagreb – 402 km, Rijeka – 405 km, Ljubljana – 458 km, Venice – 636 km, Rome – 1151 km, Belgrade – 791 km...

Climate on island Drvenik Veli is Mediterranean with mild winters and hot summers.

Bus Terminal Split +385(0)60 327 777
Bus station Trogir +385(0)21 881 405
Airport Split +385(0)21 203 555
Jadrolinija Split +385(0)21 338 333
General information 18981
Information on phone numbers in Croatia 11888
Information on international phone numbers 11802
Weather Forecast and Road Conditions +385(0)60 520 520
Croatia Traffic Info 0800 9987
Road assistance 987
Police 192
Emergency number 112
Fire department 193
Road help 987
Ambulance 194
Sea help 9155

Island Drvenik Veli has a store, restaurant and tavern, post office, fruit and vegetable stands.

Water is brought to island through wells which are collecting rain.

Name Drvenik in Croatian language was first time documented in 1740.

Islands Drvenik Veli and Drvenik Mali were uninhabited until 15th century when inhabitants from mainland were running away from Turkish occupations.