Kali: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Kali on the island of Ugljan combines vibrant fishing traditions with beaches, hiking trails, and remarkable evidence of the town’s history. This connection is particularly striking during Tunuara: the main attraction is a two-hour procession of the boats of Kali’s fishing fleet through the Zadar Channel.

Those planning a stay in Kali may wish to rent a holiday apartment for this purpose.

Nature

The beaches named in Kali include Mala Lamjana and Mul. In addition, Kali has around twenty hiking trails of varying lengths. On the island of Ugljan, visitors can stroll through olive groves or explore the island by bicycle.

Culture and History

Above Kali stands the Chapel of St. Pelegrin, which dates back to the 14th century. During the restoration of the late medieval Church of St. Pelegrin above Kali on the island of Ugljan, an early medieval stone pluteus was discovered in 2007 and 2008. The parish church of St. Lovre Mučenika in Kali is dated to 1698.

Written and folk traditions are also part of the town’s historical character. In Kali, the tradition of keeping parish registers in Glagolitic survived until the 19th century. The traditional folklore customs passed down in Kali also included a form of initiation for boys.

Fish and Local Traditions

The event Kualjske ribarske noći–Tunuara has been organized continuously since 2003 and usually lasts three days. The program of Tunuara 2024 included an offering consisting exclusively of fish, as well as a competition to prepare traditional Kali-style brudet.

The fishermen of Kali became known worldwide for catching bluefish in the Srednji kanal and on the open sea of the northern Adriatic. Kali is known worldwide for its long tradition of tuna fishing. At Ribarski obrt Moćun, tastings are offered during which guests can fillet fish and prepare dishes such as seafood pâté, tartare, or carpaccio.

The tasting room of R.O. Mrotine serves olive oil from the family’s own olive groves. Local Plavac wine and homemade specialties such as marinated anchovies are also offered there in a traditional Dalmatian konoba atmosphere.

To the higher-level travel overview: Kali.