The traditional way of life on the island of Murter has its similarities and differences in each of the four villages on the island.

Firstly there is Tisno, whose residents kept large estates inland and thus were more focused on agriculture, especially the cultivation of olive groves and vineyards. Because properties were isolated, almost every household owned a donkey – that often pulled a cart. Today donkeys are no longer kept by the locals, but there is a farm where enthusiasts are trying to continue the legacy of this culturally significant animal in Tisno. In honour of the donkey, every summer a donkey race is organized. (Link)

The town of Jezera is steeped in the traditions of fishing and its maritime past. As the inhabitants of Jezera had very little arable land at their disposal, they depended on the sea to make a living. Despite being the smallest village on the island of Murter, in the 18th century it boasted the largest fleet of boats. There is also a long maritime tradition in the community. There is no sea in the world that the sailors of Jezera did not traverse, either for trade or exploration. 

Murter village is more agricultural and connected with the traditions of growing olives and fishing. The inhabitants of Murter were the masters of the Kornati islands, where they cultivated beautiful olive groves and vineyards. It wasn’t long before they exercised dominion over the seas around Kornati as skilled fishermen. Today, the tradition of sailing has been restored, and a special regatta is held every mid-September. (Link: Latin idro)

Betina is a community centered on fishing and farming, but most of all on traditional wooden shipbuilding. The tradition of shipbuilding dates back to 1740 with Paško Filipi and his sons, and continues down to this day. Betina has preserved the original Dalmatian architectural traditions.

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