Veli Drvenik is an ideal destination for those tourists who seek a peaceful and pleasant rest. It offers excellent opportunities for boaters, anglers and other who are keen on bathing and water sports.
 

DRVENIK VELI, an island in the central Dalmatian archipelago, northwest of the island of Solta, between the Drvenik and Solta Channels; area 12 sq km; population 145. The highest peak, Buhalj (177 m) is located in the eastern part of the island. The largest village is Drvenik Veliki (Veli Porat), on the north-western side of the island. Chief occupations are farming, viticulture, olive growing and fishing.
 

The coast is indented, with numerous coves ending with sand and pebble beaches; the biggest coves are Solinska, Drvenik and Mala Luka (Small Harbour). Yachts may dock along the pier in the eastern part of the cove of Drvenik; larger yachts may dock in the middle of the outer part of the cove (depth 30-40 m); smaller yachts may also dock in the small cove of Grabule, where they are protected from all winds.
 

Drvenik Veli was also known in Roman times, under the name of Tariona. In the 13th century it was mentioned as Giruna, Gerona, Zerona or Ziruna. The church of St. George (preserved Gothic sanctuary) was built at the beginning of the 16th century. It houses valuable Baroque furniture and the altarpieces by the Venetian painter Antonio Grapinelli. The church of St. Nicholas, built in 1715, is located outside the village. At the end of the 18th century, the family of the master Macanovic built the monumental front of a new, unfortunately never finished church. The late Baroque structures of the families Tironi and Moretti from Trogir contain ancient and Romanesque spolia.