The history of Jadranovo or Sveti Jakov (St. James), as it was once called, dates back to the centuries before Christ. This is indicated by the first traces of life that were discovered in this area. In the Middle Ages, Jadranovo was a coastal estate and harbour of the fortified towns in the Municipality of Drivenik, whose inhabitants later built houses around the Church of St. James and thus expanded the town. Some local people were masons, but for the most part they were fishermen who spent their time out at sea, casting their nets and fishing, mainly for tuna. A tuna observation post, known locally as tunera, still exists here as a witness of the times past. Fishing played a crucial role in the history of Jadranovo, which is reflected in the stories of local people and in the small fishing museum called ‘Kućica od ribari’ (Fisherman’s House). Fishing, masonry, and tourism have determined the past and set the future of this small coastal town.
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