Olib island is located on the border of Dalmatia and the Kvarner region. It belongs to the north dalmatia islands group - or to be more precise, to the Zadar group. It is located between the island of Pag in the east, from which it is disconnected by Pohlipski channel and the Silba Island in the West from which it is by the Olipski channel disconnected. Already in the first years of the new era, the ancient Greek historian Strabon mentioned Olib as the settlement as"Aloip". Original Aloip settlement was located on the hill Gradina. The location and the name of the locality Gradina show that this settlement existed in the time of the Illyrians Liburns. Population of 200 islanders does not lead to conclusion that already in Roman times Olib has been relatively densely populated. Nearly 500 years ago as the Turks attacked the Croatian mainland many of the villagers from near Split fled on Olib. The island was at that time in the possession of the wealthy noble family, which took the new... immigrants as a serfs, and they had to pay for permanent residency until 14.May 1900. Since that day it has been allowed for the inhabitants of the island to buy land and to live as free farmers. Anyone who comes to swim to Olib will find many nice places. You will find in Big bay Pebble beach and concrete beach, toilets, showers and locker rooms. Less comfortable but as relaxed and calm, you can swim in the sandy bays in the south. Anyone willing to take a 20 minute walk to the east coast of the island, can enjoy sun on a flat sandy beach and explore the life of the crabs and similar animals. The island for a special peace and quiet relaxation of body and spirit with fantastic view of the sunset. Beautiful sandy beaches, hidden coves scattered along the turquoise blue sea, the fragrance of Mediterranean plants, all this is the paradise called Olib.