Vodice - Šibenik county

 

 TRIBUNJ The old nucleus lies on a small island, which is connected to the mainland by a stone bridge. In the 16th century refugees from the neighboring settlements on the mainland established a fishing settlement there, which later extended to the foot of St. Nicholas Hill. Several nice beaches west of the village, clean sea and rich flora and fauna make the waters of Tribunj suitable for swimming and underwater safari. Accommodation is offered in private rooms and apartments as well as in campsites. Tribunj has the largest fishing fleet in central Dalmatia and therefore is famous for its rich offer of high quality fish, mussels and crabs.
Traditional feasts, the Tribunj Night and Fishermen's Night, are organized during the summer season. The Assumption (August 15) and St. Nicholas' Day (December 6) are major religious events.

 

OTOK PRVIĆ We are close to Vodice, only ten minutes away by boat, but that sometimes seems like light-years away. When the boat breaks down or the weather is bad, it is the same for us as for all islanders - say the residents of Prvić, an islet that has in all its prettiness, anchored itself in front of Vodice.
    The island, which can be traversed by foot in only a few hours, has only two towns - Prvić Šepurine and Prvić Luka. Each is beautiful in its own way, but still, its visitors are won over by its beaches on first sight.
    The town is squeezed by the sea, while its residents and the weekenders, who used to build or buy old houses during some other, better times, generally respected its architectural inheritance. But, akin to other places, exceptions to which the people refer to as a "thorn in the side", are present in Šepurine as well. The church of St.Jelena od Križa dominates the town centre, whose gold plated altar, which the tourists that come to Prvić long to see with a great degree of interest. The altar is made of wood and its recent refurbishment of gold plating cost around fifty thousand euros. The experts are attempting to save its second, extremely valuable altar of St. Križ as well. The church dates to the 16th century and has been extended three times. During its refurbishment, the emigrants who are spread all over the world, the majority of who live in America, played an exceptional part. Šepurine currently has around 220 residents while another 170 live in Luka. Some back yards in Luka spread all the way to the sea so it is impossible to walk along the water in some parts. But despite that, Luka is interesting to the tourists due to its old, narrow "kaletas" or streets and a few cafes, the only ones on the island. To those fascinated by the past, the remnants of the castle of Faust Vrančić should be of interest. There are no cars on Prvić, the only transport on wheels being bicycles. But you can travel from Luka to Šepurine on foot as well, the journey taking around fifteen minutes.

 

 JEZERA Jezera is a bay situated on the northeastern coast of the island of Murter. Its name derives from the Croatian word "jezera" (lakes) that the large ponds in karst recesses resemble after heavy rainfall. This is an exception though in the summer when the area offers plenty of sun, a magnificent beach, freshly caught fish served in the many restaurants and a very pleasant way of vacationing. Those fond of sailing can take their chance in the sailing school, while more experienced sailors can discover the beauties of the island's attractive coves. Jezera is also a port of departure for sailing towards the Kornati Islands.

 

PIŠKERA "The Kornati, a labyrinth of sea passages and islands, were formed from a cluster of white rocks that God was left with when He had created the world. He just dropped them into the sea, looked back and decided that no corrections were needed." (Folk legend)

 Of the 152 Kornati Islands, 89 have been specially protected as part of the Croatian and World Heritage and proclaimed a national park. The sea world of the Kornati Islands abounds in fish and is an ideal place for fishing, diving and other watersports.
Famous for their uniqueness and beauty, the Kornati Islands are practically uninhabited. Only in the warmer parts of the year they become a temporary home for fishermen and farmers and as such are the perfect destination for those fond of vacationing in complete silence and tranquility.

 

 

KRAPANJ is the smallest and lowest inhabited island in the Mediterranean covering an area of 0.36 km2 and is approximately 1.5 m above sea level. It is know for its tradition of harvesting and processing sponges. It is 300 m away from the village of Brodarica, its closest mainland... The traditional Krapanj occupation is sponge diving and harvesting. The Adriatic sponges are highly valued for their beauty and quality. There are ten crews on Krapanj harvesting sponges and small plants for their processing. Presentations of this process can be arranged for smaller groups

  BRODARICA is a village located along the Adriatic coastal-road, 5 km south of Sibenik. Most of its residents mainly work in the field of tourism. In the village itself and on nearby islands, which can be reached by available boat rentals, there are both sandy and rocky beaches.

 

SKRADIN Inside the long inlet of the Krka River, close to the well-known waterfalls, surrounded by woods, lies the town of Skradin. Rich in ancient edifices and cultural monuments it offers the visitor an insight into the rich history of the oldest Croatian settlement with the status of a town (360 B.C.).
The pleasant atmosphere, public beach and the interesting area is why Skradin has become one of the favorite destinations of transit boaters. After the daily activities, at sunset the vistors can enjoy the exceptional gastronomic offer of seafood specialties and quality local wines.
In the first week of August, Skradin hosts the Festival of Dalmatian harmony-singing groups while special festivities are held on the Feast of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary (September 8) and St. Jerome (September 30), the patron saint of Skradin.
Krka National Park offers 4.5 km of beautiful promenades, beaches (Skradinski buk) and rest areas, whereas in the upper course of the Krka River one can visit Visovac Islet, the Franciscan monastery or the waterfall Roški slap.

 

 

ŠIBENIK In the heart of the adriatic coast , at the mouth of the river Krka , hidden among the channels , there lies the Old Croatian fortress of St. Mihovil . In 11th century houses of a town emerged at the bottom of the fortress . The great Croatian King Petar Krešimir IV made the name of Šibenik famous ever after . That is the begining of the town history and its beauties .
As much as , or even more than any other Croatian town , the people of Šibenik provided their belonging to the West European Christian civilization . Building their great cathedral of St. Jakov for a century , they did not even know that it will become an enternal and indestructible symbol of a town , as it was shown by the recent war history . Šibenik has remained the same as it was, the mouth and the spring of historical values ; the mouth of river Krka with pleny of waterfalls in the National Park which is only 10 km far from the town , a hidden port toward the open sea with ecologically preserved group of more than a hundred of islands - Kornati - another National Park , and a historical source and inspiration to the most prominent Croatian writers , sculptors , architects and musicians .

 

ZLARIN The Island of Zlarin located a few miles from the mainland of Dalmatia, is known the world over for its coral jewelry. Blessed by mild climate and a pristine environment it offers a unique opportunity for visitors to recharge their "bodily batteries".One can reach Zlarin by regular ferry service from Sibenik or by a private boat. Village of Zlarin offers visitors everything they need; two grocery stores, a fruit stand, several fine restaurants, and comfortable rooms or even suites. Zlarin is, with an area of 8.19 km2, the third largest island of the Šibenik archipelago. It is situated a bit more than 2km far from the mainland. In the administrative and territorial partition of the Republic of Croatia, Zlarin belongs to the Šibenik-Knin county, precisely, to the city of Šibenik. The island is connected to the mainland cities of Sibenik and Vodice by ship that comes about 10 times a day. It's interesting to say that Zlarin is one of rare islands of the Adriatic sea to which is not allowed access for cars.

 

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