The Murter island is an smaller island between Zadar and Sibenik (12km long and 2km wide). Because of good position near Kornati islands and bridge connection with the coast, the Murter's harbors - Jezera, Betina, Murter, Tisno, are the most important nautical bases of the Adriatic Sea. It is possible to take a tour around a Murter by bicycle and between Tisno and Jezera exist an boardwalk passing through the pine wood and along the coast, ideal for a walking or jogging.

Murter is relatively little island, but there are all possible kinds of beaches; the most beautiful is sandy beach Slanica in the homonyms bay in the northwest of island. The beaches in Tisno are situated outside of town (1-2km); in the direction of Jezera along the boardwalk, the beach is rock with an part with terraces. On the other side, in the direction of Betina, there's an very nice gravel beach. Near by town of Murter, the beach is mostly with terraces and one little part with gravels. Cruising around the island with boat, in the southern side is possible to reach a peaceful bays where isn't possible come by road.

The island's inhabitants are known for growing and cultivating olive trees as well as making olive oil, fishing, stock-breeding (grazing the animals on Murter as well as Kornati), and they are turning more and more towards tourism. Here guests can find a range of accommodations including apartments and rooms in private residents, bed & breakfasts, as well as camping grounds located right by the sea. The island also offers a wide range of restaurants which serve homemade specialties, mostly seafood.
Some of the larger towns on the island of Murter are Murter, Tisno, Betina, and Jezera.