Jabuka (island)

Jabuka (pronounced [jâbuka], which means apple in Croatian) is an uninhabited volcanic island in the Adriatic Sea, west of the island of Vis.[1][2] It is part of the Dalmatian archipelago. The closest land mass, yet small, are Svetac and Brusnik.

View of 97m tall Jabuka island from southwest
View from Biševo island: from left to right: Brusnik, Svetac, Jabuka.

Flora and fauna

Its coast is steep and difficult to approach, and landings can be made only when the weather is clear.[3] The easiest access is on the south-west side. On the island, noteworthy species such as a Dalmatian Wall Lizard and some plants (Centaurea jabukensis and Centaurea crithmifolia, both Asteraceae) are protected endemics. In 1958 the island was declared a geological monument of nature. The surrounding sea is rich with fish, especially sea bream. However, due to remoteness, lack of safe harbor, strong currents, and sudden changes of weather, fishermen have traditionally avoided the waters around Jabuka.[4]

Geological features

Jabuka has 97-meter (318 ft) tall cliffs. All sea lanes avoid the island, because its magnetic form confuses compasses.

References
  1. Walking in Croatia by Rudolf Abraham
  2. Frommer's Croatia by Karen Torme Olson
  3. Šerić 2006, p. 15.
  4. Šerić 2006, pp. 12, 14.

Bibliography
  • Šerić, Neven (2006). Biserna ogrlica - pučinski otoci srednjeg Jadrana (RTF) (in Croatian). Marjan tisak. ISBN 953-214-367-X. Retrieved 5 July 2018.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)

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