THERE'S a tiny island in Europe that's home to crystal-clear waters and secluded beaches - and it's mainly visited by locals. Located in the Zadar Archipelago, Silba is nestled between the islands of Premuda and Olib. 4 Silba is a tiny island nestled between the islands of Premuda and Olib Credit: Alamy 4 It takes three hours to reach Silba from Zadar on a ferry Credit: Alamy It takes three hours by ferry to reach Silba from Zadar , with services starting from £4 for a one-way ticket.
The tiny island stretches for just 15 square kilometres, and it is home secluded beaches and crystal-clear waters. In the winter, the island is home to just 150 locals, but this number rises to 6,000 in the summer months. Cars are banned on the island throughout the year, while bicycles are outlawed in the summer.
There's only one town on the island, which has aptly been named Silba. The town is home to one of the island's key landmarks - a cylindrical stone tower called Toreta. Locals call it the "Tower of Love" because legend has it that a sailor built the tower for his sweetheart, so she could watch for his return.
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