Murter (pronounced [mǔrtɛːr]; Italian: Morter or Mortero) is name of the island in the Croatian part of the Adriatic sea, located in central Dalmatia at 43°48′N 15°37′E / 43.80°N 15.62°E / 43.80; 15.62, as well as that of a small village on the north-western part of the island.
The small town of Betina is located on the northwestern side of the island, while Jezera and Tisno are located on the southeastern coast. The island's current population is about 5,192 inhabitants, whilst that of the village is 2,010. Absolute majority are ethnic Croats with 97.59%.
The island is in the northwest part of the Šibenik archipelago, separated from the mainland by a 20 meter wide sea canal at Tisno which is spanned by a 37 meter draw-bridge. The island covers an area of about 18.7 km², and the highest point is the peak of Raduč at 125 meters above sea level.
Village Murter spreads towards the Hramina Cove, where a marina has been built, and to the Slanica cove, which features the most beautiful beach of the Sibenik Riviera, as well as the camp Slanica and hotel "Colentum". Hramina cove is protected from all winds and makes for a safe shelter for yachts.