Molat is an island located in the northern part of the archipelago of Zadar. The fifth biggest inhabited island measures 22.82 square kilometers. It consists of a port Zapuntel, a place Molat and a bay Brgulja which is the largest bay on the island and is also known as Molašćica. The northernmost point of the island is Rt Gomilica , while the southernmost is Rt Žaplo. Island is Dinarisch or direction northwest – Southeast oriented. The shape of the island is similar to the letter Y. The name of the island comes from the Latin word Mel or honey, Latin " Melatus ", which is translated as sweet as honey. Molat, together with Škard Tun Veli and smaller islands do Molatska island group. It was first mentioned in the 7. Century. Even in the distant past the island was known for its production of honey. Population worked in various activities such as fishing, dairy products, wine production and tourism . Here we find the church of St Mary and the Church of St. Pavle from middle ...ages. Because of the deep faith traditions, adoration of the Virgin, and of faith in God, Molat had in its history 130 priests.The Feast of the Nativity of Mary takes place on 08. September of each year, and it is very respected. In the past, number of the population was very varied because of wars and violence it experienced. According to the data from 2001. Year, in this area there were only 222 inhabitants. Although slavery was abolished in Croatia in 1848, in the Molat it happened at 17. November 1937. The island is known for its Italian fascist camp where 20,000 people, especially the women and children were held and tortured.  The island Molat is covered with undergrowth, indented coast and beautiful beaches. It is interesting that the Molat has a library with 6600 books and more members than the inhabitants. The traffic is allowed on the island. The roads were built by residents and owners of weekend hoses. Crystal clear sea modern ports and a large number of homestays make this island to one of the most beautiful islands of the Zadar archipelago.