Arbanija

Arbanija is a settlement on the northern coast of Ciovo Island in Trogir, stretching along the shoreline with many residential buildings positioned directly by the water. The coastline features a mix of concrete, pebble, and rocky sections.

Dominican monks arrived in the 15th century and built a Gothic monastery with church, starting the settlement's growth. This early religious presence laid the foundation for the area's later coastal development.

The Dominican Church of the Holy Cross shapes the spiritual life of the settlement, with special services held on the first Friday after Ascension. This religious building remains a gathering place for locals and visitors.

The settlement connects to Trogir through bus line 42, but parking spaces are limited in the area. Visitors arriving by car should book accommodation in advance to secure reliable parking access.

The village contains over 200 residential buildings scattered along the coast, representing a modern housing development on the island. This high concentration of homes makes it the largest such residential cluster on Ciovo.