Galešnjak, Heart-shaped island in Zadar County, Croatia.
Located in the Pašman Canal of the Adriatic Sea, Galešnjak spans 0.132 square kilometers with two peaks reaching 36 meters above sea level.
Napoleon's cartographer Charles-François Beautemps-Beaupré first documented this island in his 1806 atlas of the Dalmatian coast, marking its shape.
Three Illyrian burial mounds and ancient building foundations remain on the island, indicating past settlements and historical significance in the region.
Visitors need advance permits to access the island, with private tours departing from Tkon, as the land remains under protection of the Jureško family.
The natural formation maintains its heart shape regardless of tides or weather conditions, making it one of few such landforms worldwide.
Location: Zadar County
GPS coordinates: 43.97827,15.38351
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:35
The satellite imagery displays natural formations, artificial islands, and historical sites. The photographs document geological structures like the Richat crater in Mauritania and the Badlands Guardian in Canada. Views include Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, Nazca Lines in Peru, and El Castillo in Mexico.
Heart-shaped geographic formations result from natural processes including erosion, coral growth, and tectonic activity. These features appear in various landscape types, from islands and atolls to lakes and coastlines. The distinctive shape typically becomes apparent only from aerial perspectives, making these locations popular destinations for scenic flights and aerial photography. Examples occur worldwide: the Heart Reef within Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Galešnjak Island in Croatia's Adriatic Sea, and Lake Toyoni on Japan's Hokkaido Island. Additional formations exist in the waters of French Polynesia and along North American coastlines. These sites combine geological interest with their symbolic shape, attracting visitors who seek both natural environments and the opportunity to witness these formations from above.
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