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PROTECTED NATURAL HERITAGE
KOŠLJUN
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forest park
1969
6 ha
the area of the town of Krk (island of Krk)
approx. 0 – 6 m
holm oak, manna ash, laurel, spiny butcher’s broom and further 389 species of
higher plants, 151 mushroom species
blackbird, jay; in wintertime kingfisher is present along the coast of the islet
holm oak forest, halophile vegetation along the coast
Franciscan monastery from the 16
th
century and its precious collections
The small island of Košljun can be
reached by boat from Punat on the
island of Krk throughout the day.
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