Things to do in Šibenik

Welcome to Šibenik

Sitting on Croatia’s Adriatic coast between Split and Zadar, the still-sleepy old town of Sibenik is huddled along a glorious coastline of island archipelagos, bays, coves and sandy beaches. As with so many Croatian towns, it is surrounded by imposing stone fortresses built in the Middle Ages for military protection; the most eye-catching of these is the fortress of St Nicholas, built by the Venetians in the 16th century, overlooking the sea and topped by battlements. The star attraction among the steep, meandering alleyways and piazzas of the historic Old Town is the UNESCO-listed St James Cathedral (Sveti Jakov); built in Renaissance style between 1434 and 1535, it is clad in soft butter-colored stone and its façade is adorned with rose windows. A liberal scattering of bars in Sibenik offer wines grown in vineyards coating the inland hills, while local cuisine encompasses seafood, fish, slow-cooked meats and sheep’s cheese.

Sibenik is also the springboard into the Croatian countryside for canyoning, cycling and hiking adventures among the spectacular waterfalls of Krka National Park; sailing around the hump-backed Kornati Islands; or exploring Murther, carpeted in olive groves and connected to the mainland by bridge. For late-night-party-types, the neighboring town of Vodice – which can be reached by ferry as well as road – is Croatia’s answer to dance-loving Ibiza.

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Top 4 attractions in Šibenik

Beautiful waterfal at the Krka National Park, Croatia.

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Krka National Park

Krka National Park is a top Croatia natural wonder, with about 88 square miles (142 square kilometers) of lush woodlands, cascading waterfalls, and travertine cliffs along the banks of the Krka River. Near the Dalmatian coast, Krka is a retreat for hikers, cyclists, nature lovers, and anyone looking to escape Croatia’s tourist trail.

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Kornati National Park

Comprised of dozens of islands sprinkled along Croatia’s Adriatic coast, Kornati National Park is an idyllic retreat for those looking to escape mainland crowds. Remote, undeveloped, and strikingly beautiful, the archipelago abounds with lush forests, desert-like plains, and jagged karst-limestone rocks. Here you can find a surprisingly diverse ecosystem and some of the region’s most vibrant marine life.

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Roski Waterfall (Roski Slap)

The cliffs and lush forests of Krka National Park serve as a dramatic backdrop to the the waterfalls of Roski Slap. Located along the Krka River and peppered with historic water mills, Roski Slap features small cascades that make for pretty photo opportunities.

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Sradinski Buk Waterfalls

Due to their wide cascades and travertine tiers, the Skradinski Buk waterfalls are hailed as the most impressive in Krka National Park. As one of a dozen waterfalls along the Krka River, the falls are a popular spot for hiking, swimming, and boat cruises.

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