Located at the entrance to the Kornati National Park, island Murter is connected to the mainland with the 12 meter long draw-bridge.
There are four settlements on the island: Murter, Betina, Jezera and Tisno.
Murter is the island's biggest and oldest settlement with authentic stone arched alleyways, vernacular and simple houses, stone walls overgrown by climbing plants, and with the modest but inventive features of a valuable architectural ambience.
The beginnings of tourism in Murter date back to the 1930's, when Czech Villa was built in Slanica cove which features the most beautiful beach of the Šibenik Riviera.
Thanks to its location and well-kept architecture, Betina is considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the Adriatic. The central historical part of Betina was built on the eastern slopes of Cape Artić. Over time the settlement has spread to the Zdrače bay where nowadays a marina and shipyard "Betina", as well as the local beach, are situated. There are nearly 100 small family shipyards in Betina, where skilled shipbuilders use hand tools to build strong and lasting traditional wooden boats.
Jezera is the smallest town on the island of Murter. Jezera have spread around the sheltered bay. In recent times, Jezera have developed into one of the strongest fishing centres in central Dalmatia.
Tisno is the youngest town on the island. It is situated at the point where the island of Murter almost touches the land with which it was connected by a bascule bridge in 1832. Due to the large votive pilgrimage to Our Lady of Caravaggio Tisno has become an important religious centre.
Island Murter offers various accommodation (hotels, condominiums, marinas), nice and quiet beaches, numerous restaurants and taverns, but any visitor to Murter will be especially thrilled if they choose to visit the islands of Kornati in one of the organized tours.