Discover Briševo

Briševo is a rural destination about 10 km north of Zadar, offering an experience of rural Croatia. When looking for hotels in Briševo, the area's character is a useful starting point: the focus is on a rural stay, while cultural, nature and activity themes from the broader destination of Općina Poličnik expand the picture. This makes it possible to consider Briševo's local identity separately from the wider regional context.

History in Briševo and Općina Poličnik

Briševo's historic core includes the old local cemetery and the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary. Archaeological themes include scattered remains of ancient stone structures dating from the Neolithic period. Together, these offer two different ways to explore the area's history: its historic core and religious connections, and traces that reach back to the Neolithic period.

The broader destination of Općina Poličnik has further cultural and historical points of interest. The archaeological remains of Gradina Fortress in Poličnik date from the 16th century and are protected as cultural heritage. The Church of St. Nicholas stands in the heart of Poličnik; built in 1978 on the site of an older church, it has a spacious nave and two bells. The Kovačević family house is also among Poličnik's historic sights. Thus, archaeological remains, church-building history and a historic family home stand alongside Briševo's Stone Age traces as distinct regional themes.

Landscape and activities in the broader destination

From Poličnik, there are views of fertile fields, dense forests and the Velebit mountain range. Lake Vlačine lies in the area of Suhovare in the municipality of Poličnik. It is protected through the Natura 2000 network and designated as a bird sanctuary, and is notable for its abundance of fish and birds. In Općina Poličnik, fishing on Lake Vlačine is an activity-tourism option. The region's nature offerings therefore combine expansive views with a specific protected lake that offers fishing-related activities.

In Murvica, horseback riding at a local ranch is one of the activity options in the broader destination of Općina Poličnik. The Visočane Trail also offers two race distances: its inaugural edition in 2026 featured a 5 km run for recreational runners and families, as well as a 17 km run. The shorter distance was specifically intended for recreational runners and families, alongside the longer route.

Products and olive oil

In Murvica, liqueurs, wine, cheese and cured meats are available for tasting directly from the producers. Visitors can also visit an OPG farm with an apple orchard and other fruit-growing areas. These offerings bring tasting and fruit growing into the regional picture as distinct themes.

A further connection to regional products was offered by the first edition of “Dani maslinovog ulja” in March 2025. It took place at the Poličnik Centre for Development and Education. Samples from local olive oil producers were collected and chemically analysed; the quality results were then announced and successful producers were recognised. While tastings and a fruit farm provide a direct connection to products in Murvica, the olive oil event focused on sample analysis and awards.

For the broader travel overview: Općina Poličnik.