A city that successfully combines its
glorious past with its gift of natural
beauty. While sightseeing in this city you
will surely be impressed by the well-known
cathedral St. Jakov, the most important
renaissance structure in Croatia.
A city, whose name was spoken by kings,
Mother Nature has provided with a wealth of
islands and islets encompassed by blue sea,
as well as the fascinating landscape of Krka
National Park. Here you will find that every
hour will be filled with a variety of
activities!
Brodarica (Sibenik)
Brodarica is situated on the part of the gentle
shore between Sibenik and PrimoSten, opposite
the picturesque Sibenik Archipelago. Find the
small part of yourselves in the calm of a little
place which keeps the blessings of untouched
nature - its beaches and clear sea. The islet of
Krapanj lies opposite Brodarica, and its
inhabitants have engaged in sponge harvesting
for centuries.
Grebastica (Sibenik)
Grebastica, 14 km south of Sibenik, is a small tourist destination
consisting of family houses and pensions, that
lies in the bay of the same name on a part of
the coast that is well-indented. The bay is
covered with Mediterranean vegetation. Sibenik
Riviera is known for secluded beaches and
Grebastica is no exception. Besides its main
beach, it has several pebble beaches in smaller
bays that you will discover if you head north to
Vela Ostrica peninsula. There are several
restaurants that serve Dalmatian specialties in
Grebastica, while you can buy home grown
vegetables and fish from the locals who
traditionally live off of agriculture and
fishing. All provisions can be purchased in
neighboring Primosten. Grebastica is ideal for a
family holiday.
Jadrija (Sibenik)
Jadrija, a place
consisting of private holiday houses, is located
between Sibenik and Vodice, and is surrounded by
pine forests and numerous bays. It is a perfect
destination for families with children and for
all of those looking for privacy. Due to the
well-indented coast of the Sibenik archipelago
and the vicinity of Krka and Kornati National
Parks, Jadrija is a great starting point for
trips to its surroundings. We also recommend it
to boaters.
Jadrtovac (Sibenik)
Jadrtovac, placed in Morinj bay that cuts deeply into the
coastline, is 8 km south-east of the old part of
Sibenik. Due to the ruins of an early Christian
church, Renaissance nobility palaces, Baroque
altars and a 16th century tower, this historical
place has a unique atmosphere. Morinj bay is
well-protected from open-sea winds; therefore,
its waters are warmer than at other places on
the coast - great for children and elders. For
sports enthusiasts, tennis courts, sports
grounds, swimming pools and other facilities are
only a few kilometers away in the Solaris
tourist complex.
Kalebova luka (Sibenik)
Kalebova luka with a population of some 20
inhabitants consists of private houses and
pensions, and is placed on a beautiful part of
the Sibenik Riviera in the vicinity of Rogoznica
and some 15 km from Primosten. Thanks to
beautiful secluded rocky beaches away from
hotels and camping sites, we recommend Kalebova
luka to those who would like to get away from
the hustle and bustle of everyday life. There is
no water supply in Kalebova luka, therefore,
rainwater is used. All houses have electricity
and phone lines. The nearest restaurants, post
office, pharmacy and bank machine are in
Rogoznica, while the main road (Jadranska
magistrala) is several kilometers away. From
Kalebova luka you can enjoy splendid views of
the places of Razanj and Rogoznica, as well as
of nearby islands.
Pirovac (Sibenik)
Pirovac is a picturesque northern Dalmatian place, 26 km
north of Sibenik. It is placed on the shores of
the bay of Pirovac where there are many trees
and vineyards. There is also a safe harbor that
is protected from all but western winds. It was
first mentioned in the 13th century and it was
owned by Croatian aristocrats in the Middle
Ages. Pirovac attracts many tourists due to
beautiful beaches in the bays of Sitnica, Vrulje,
Makirina and Vrilo, as well as the islet of
Sustipanac, placed directly opposite of Pirovac,
where many tourists go swimming. Medicinal mud
found in the area is nowadays used for
thalassotherapy. Pirovac has some 20 restaurants
where every Saturday during the season seafood
evenings are organized. Besides for families
with children, Pirovac is also ideal for fishing
enthusiasts because large sheat-fish, pike and
carp can be caught on Vransko Lake nearby.
Raslina (Sibenik)
Raslina, placed on the shores of Prokljansko
lake connected to the sea by a narrow channel,
is a small picturesque place 5 km from Sibenik.
Prokljansko lake, nearly 7 km long and 3 km
wide, lies at the mouth of Krka river, part of
which has been proclaimed a national park.
Particular types of fish live in the mixture of
salt and fresh water. Several hiking trails lead
from Raslina to the Krka National Park. Raslina
is known for its seafood restaurants serving
Dalmatian gastronomic specialties, including
traditional dishes with eels and oysters. There
is a concrete swimming beach on the shores of
the lake, surrounded by dense vegetation.
Raslina is ideal for a quiet family holiday.
Razine (Sibenik)
Razine is a quiet tourist destination on the
Sibenik Riviera, 4 km south of the city of
Sibenik. Although the inhabitants have
traditionally lived off of agriculture and
fishing, tourism is playing an ever increasing
role thanks to numerous bays and beautiful small
beaches. Visitors to Razine have several
restaurants and a post office in the place
itself, while everything else can be found in
the city of Sibenik nearby.
Skradin (Sibenik)
Welcome to Skradin, the small town in the hinterland of
Dalmatia, 16 km away from Sibenik. This town
with rich historical heritage, mentioned in the
6th century already, was the main town of the
Illyrian tribe Liburni. It has received a
special present by nature - to be near the Krka
National Park, and to be one of its parts. If
you chose it for the place of your holidays, you
will enjoy its interesting and beautiful
facilities!
Sparadici (Sibenik)
Sparadici is a small tourist destination half way between
Sibenik and Primosten, in an area frequently
visited by tourists due to its magnificent
beaches and secluded bays. Since the whole area
is covered with pine trees that partly extend to
the shore itself, it is easy to find shade, even
during the hottest part of the day. In
Sparadici, you can find accommodation in private
apartments and modern holiday houses. Two
national parks nearby, as well as Primosten 10
km away and Sibenik 15 km away offer plenty of
entertainment and events during the entire
tourist season.
Tribunj (Sibenik)
Tribunj, founded in the 16th century, is placed
on a small peninsula 4 km west of Vodice on a
very beautiful part of the Sibenik Riviera.
Since Tribunj has the most fishing boats in
central Dalmatia, its waterfront, upon the
return of fishermen, resembles a large market
place where you can buy recently caught fish and
other seafood. There are several swimming areas
and bays in Tribunj and its surroundings, while
the bay of Sovlja is definitely the most
beautiful. The pebble beaches are great for
families with children, while sports enthusiasts
have a wide range of sporting activities at
their disposal: tennis, boccia, 5-a-side soccer,
basketball, diving courses, sailing and
underwater safari. Several traditional
festivals, local festivities and entertainment
events take place in the summer in Tribunj.
Zablace (Sibenik)
Zablace, a small fishing settlement, 9 km south
of Sibenik, was first mentioned in the 15th
century when the local saltworks were opened.
The inhabitants of Zablace traditionally grow
citrus fruit and olives, and many of them are
fishermen. Tasty homegrown food and recently
caught fish as well as excellent homemade wines
are served in local restaurants. Zablace,
surrounded by pine trees, is an ideal place for
a quiet family holiday. Numerous sporting
facilities and various types of entertainment
await you only 500 m away, in the Solaris
tourist complex, considered one of the best
equipped and maintained tourist centers on the
Adriatic. Summer festivals such as the
children's festival and the chanson festival
take place in the nearby city of Sibenik.
Zaboric (Sibenik)
Zaboric is placed between the towns of
Sibenik
and PrimoSten, in the region known by its olive
and fig groves, and vineyards descending to the
very sea. Zaboric, immersed in the clear sea
together with the islands of the Sibenik
Archipelago, offers its beautiful scenes. It is
especially attractive to the visitors looking
for simple holidays and an immediate contact
with nature.
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