Jabuka (island)

Jabuka is a small, uninhabited volcanic islet in the central Adriatic Sea, administratively part of Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia. It is noted for its volcanic geology and steep rocky cliffs.

The islet has no infrastructure or permanent residents and offers no visitor services. The shoreline is largely vertical rock faces; landings are difficult and typically attempted only from small boats in calm conditions. There are no marked trails or facilities on the islet.

Jabuka is the product of volcanic activity that formed the rocky outcrop; it has never supported a settled community and has been used only occasionally by passing mariners. Its remote position has left it largely unchanged over modern times.

The islet sits in the open Adriatic Sea within Croatian territorial waters. It lies off the Dalmatian coast and is exposed to open-sea conditions, with nearest inhabited islands and the mainland many nautical miles away.

• Access: Landing is difficult and there are no visitor facilities; visits are generally by private boat and often avoided in bad weather.
• Hazards: The islet is volcanic in origin and surrounded by deep water and steep cliffs, making it hazardous for casual swimmers.