Jezera is a settlement in

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located on the island of

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. Situated in the northern

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region along the central

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coast, it forms part of

Tisno Tisno is a settlement and a municipality in Šibenik-Knin County, in southern Croatia. Etymology Tisno was named after the Croatian ikavian word ''tisno'' which means strait, which describes its location at the narrow strait separating the is ...

municipality. It is the second-largest settlement in the municipality and a tourist destination in summer. It is known for its coastline and local culture. The town attracts visitors interested in both leisure and cultural activities, and experiences a significant population surge during the summer months. The name ''Jezera'' translates to 'lakes' in English, reflecting the area's natural landscape and proximity to bodies of water. Jezera has a natural harbour protected from frequent Adriatic winds such as

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or bora.

References

Populated places in Šibenik-Knin County Populated coastal places in Croatia {{ŠibenikKnin-geo-stub