Pantan, Nature reserve and body of water in Trogir, Croatia.

Pantan is a marsh east of Trogir, fed by the Rika, a stream that rises from twelve small springs, forms a lake, and runs about 1 km to the sea. The wetland covers around 40 ha and mixes fresh water with seawater; a gravel dune closes the lagoon. At the lake's edge stands a large mill building with a tower, inscribed 1582, and remains of a tower lie at the Rika's mouth.

Pantan was declared a special ornithological and ichthyological reserve in 2000, based on a study of its bird and fish life. The wetland is a remnant of a much larger marsh, reduced over time by infilling and urbanisation. The mill building by the lake carries an inscription from 1582, from the era of Ottoman raids, and grain reached it by land and by sailboat along the Rika.

The name Pantan is Romance in origin, while the Slavic name Blato means mud. At the lake's edge stand the Mlinice, mills in a large building with a tower bearing an inscription from 1582, from the era of Ottoman raids. Islanders and coastal residents brought grain to the mill by sailboat along the Rika.

The reserve is accessible by bus from Trogir center, with a short walk to the entrance. Bring comfortable walking shoes and plan your visit during early morning or late afternoon for the best wildlife viewing.

This wetland serves as a vital stopover for migrating birds traveling along the Adriatic coast. Visitors can spot species here that are rarely seen in other parts of the region.