Silba had its own navy in the 18th century (98 larger sailing ships). Today it is a peaceful tourist resort. Nice pebbly and sandy coves and beaches, the crystal clear sea and the wholesome food make Silba an attractive seaside resort. A lavish forest accommodating herds of wild sheep is not far from the village. The dance of Silba called "tanac" is the only folk tradition that has survived up to the present.
 

SILBA, a village and harbour on the island bearing the same name; population 221. Chief occupations include farming, fishing and tourism. Smaller yachts can dock on the western part of the pier (depth 2 to 3 m). The anchoring-ground for yachts lies around 250 m off the port (depth 10 to 25 m). Ship connections with Zadar, Mali Losinj, Pula, Venice and the nearby islands.
 

The present village has been developing since the 16th century. The Baroque parish church of the Assumption dates back to 1637. The church of Our Lady of Karmen (1752) used to belong to the Franciscan monastery. The graveyard mediaeval church of St. Mark has a wooden Baroque altar. The ruins of a 16th-century citadel are by the remains of the church of St. John. A hexagonal tower, Toreta, from the 19th century rises near the post office building. - The parish collection comprises the paintings by Carlo Ridolfi, The Entombment and The Annunciation, and the Baroque silver crown used in the folk ceremony, "the election of the king".