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Šibenik is located in a deep inlet where the river Krka flows into the Adriatic Sea. Its port is very well protected from all winds and is ideal as a starting point of your cruise.

Numerous churches, monasteries, palaces and four fortresses 'frame' the city, and also testify to the perseverance, renunciation and faith of generations of people of Šibenik. Primošten is located on a peninsula that was an island once and is one of the most attractive destinations on the Adriatic coast with a typical look of an old fishing town.

Near the town of Šibenik, you can sail up the river Krka to the charming town of Skradin. From there you can visit the Krka national park. The Šibenik archipelago has 249 islands of which only 6 are inhabited so this archipelago is perfect for those seeking serene places untouched by tourism. The biggest island in the archipelago are Zlarin, Prvić, Kakan, Kaprije and Žirje. Mooring in small island towns and enjoying an evening walk among the stone streets is an unique experience, while swimming and relaxing in the numerous coves of the archipelago will immerse you in the beauty of the seascape, which makes this archipelago ideal for a relaxed holiday.

THE NATIONAL PARK KRKA seven magnificent waterfalls

THE FORTRESS OF ST. MICHAEL (Šibenik) – an impressive fortress with a perfect view

THE FORTRESS OF ST. NICHOLAS (Šibenik) -  important example of defence architecture in Dalmatia

THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. JACOB (Šibenik) – a Renaissance masterpiece

THE TOWN OF PRIMOŠTEN – a picturesque old town with plenty of beaches

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Tribunj

TRIBUNJ - a  small Mediterranean village with narrow streets and compact houses. The old part of town is built on an island which was later connected to the mainland.

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Šibenik

ŠIBENIK - Croatian Renaissance city with a rich historical and cultural heritage, located in a protected natural harbour at the estuary of the river Krka near the Kornati islands. Šibenik Riviera, with its 249 islands, islets and reefs, of which only some are inhabited and rich cultural and historical monuments, attracts an ever increasing number of boaters.

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Vodice

VODICE - a popular tourist destination situated in a broad bay, 11 km from Šibenik. Long pebble and sandy beaches to the west and east of the city, excellent tourist offer, developed cultural and entertainment programs, numerous excursion programs, recreation and sports possibilities, make Vodice a quality and distinctive tourist destination.

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Skradin

SKRADIN - popular nautical destination whose beauty is crowned by three most attractive sights: Skradinski buk waterfalls, Roški waterfall and Franciscan islet Visovac with the votive shrine of Our Lady from Visovac.

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Jezera

JEZERA - a small fishing village on the island of Murter is one of the starting ports for navigation in Kornati. It provides a peaceful and pleasant vacation: lots of sun, clear sea and a bay with beautiful beaches.

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Murter

MURTER - is located in the north-western part of the island of Murter. This town lures with a large number of islands in its archipelago (over 170), numerous sandy beaches and proximity to national parks: Kornati, Paklenica and Krka, nature parks Telaščica and Vrana; cities of Zadar, Šibenik and Split.

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Primošten

PRIMOSTEN - a former fishing village is today one of the most attractive tourist destinations on the Adriatic. A unique Mediterranean atmosphere of medieval architecture, narrow stone houses and numerous narrow streets, beautiful sea and the sunny beaches are the reason for its rapid tourism development. There is also a unique marina on the Adriatic coast, protected from wind and surrounded by vineyards.

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Rogoznica

ROGOZNICA - a small fishing village on an island (connected by road to the mainland) in an almost completely enclosed bay, 34 km south of Šibenik. It’s often visited by boaters because of the beautiful marina Frapa, known as the safest on this part of the Adriatic.

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