ADRIATIC SEA: Jabuka Islet

The JABUKA Islet (Apple Islet) lies about 70 km NW of the island of Vis, off the coast of Dalmatia in Croatia - the land of 1185 islands. JABUKA is of volcanic structure with a curious conical shape. Because of its shape and steep coast, JABUKA is almost inaccessible and navigation is very difficult there. Due to magnetite that can be found in the dark volcanic rocks on the islet, compasses become completely useless in the vicinity of JABUKA. "The JABUKA Islet is both a remarkable and frightening sight during nice weather in summer but in winter, when the winds blow causing large waves, it turns into a life-threatening adventure."