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Olib is an island in Zadar archipelago, located just a
bit eastern of Silba Island. The island iteslf is a very low and flat , with
highest peaks Kalac - only 72 meters and Poljina, 34 m hight .
The largest bay is Olib located on the western part of
Olib Island. Olib is as well the only place on the island and it dates back to
Roman times. Historically, the island Olib was inhabited by Romans, and it is
firstly mentioned in documents from the 10th century as Aloep Island. In the
cove of Banve there are remnants of a settlement dating from Roman times.
Parish Church Assumption of Mary (left photo) with it's
collection of antiquities including Glagolitic codices in the treasury of the
parish rectory ( dating back from 17th century). Olib Island has 5 churches.
Tower ' Kastel' (right photo) dating back from 17th
century) built for protection from pirates. Ruins of Sv.Paval Church and
monastery, abandoned in 13th century. All of these buildings are located in
Olib .
The main production on the Olib Island is local wine,
olive oil and olives as well as cheese. Olib has no water sources, but it has
an undersea pipeline bringing mainland's to the island. It also has many
pheasants and rabbits. Some consider Olib's cheese is better than the more
famous one made on Pag....
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