If you are looking for boat cruise along the coast of numerous island and islets with beautiful blue sea then be sure to book a daily trip to the Kornati Archipelago National Park. This stunning group of more than a hundred of island, islets and rocks located in the crystal clear waters off the northern coast of Dalmatia is a real treat and an excellent opportunity for exploring the natural beauties of Croatian Adriatic. Coves, small beaches or great rocky shores are ideal for swimming and sunbathing while the sea bed awaits those who like scuba diving. Several restaurants are also located in the archipelago where tasty traditional dishes and fish meals can be found. Although never permanently inhabited, Kornati islands have a rich history to tell with several preserved monuments and locations worth visiting.
For a unique experience of swimming in clear and cool river, near the stunning waterfalls of Skradinski Buk, head to Krka National park. This Park located in the inland of Šibenik includes almost entire Krka river and is a great place for nature and history lovers. There are several waterfalls of which the afore mentioned Skradinski Buk is the most famous and the biggest one. Apart from the nature beauties, the Park area includes fascinating sites such as Franciscan monastery located on Visovac islet, Krka monastery, remains of Burnum (Roman military camp with well preserved amphitheatre) and stone castles on the cliffs above the river. There is also a prehistoric cave Oziđana pećina which had been inhabited by humans for millenia and today features an in situ archaeological exhibition.
Situated on a south east part of Dugi otok island, Telašćica Nature Park is a place where in a relatively small area one can find diversity of geological formations, landscape and beauties. It is also a great destination for daily boat trip.Telašćica bay is the safest natural harbour on this side of the Adriatic. It is very large and comprises several coves and small islets. The other locations in the Park are interesting as well. There is salt lake called Mir which gets its water from the sea through narrow underground channels in the rocks. On the side of the island facing the high seas, steep cliffs form the coast that plunge vertically into the water and create dramatic scenery. If you are an animal lover, prepare for the donkeys as there is a sanctuary for these lovely creatures that made a great impact in life of ordinary Dalmatian people.
This old and historic town will win you over with its charming stone streets and squares, beautiful St James Cathedral and breathtaking fortresses. Located in central Dalmatia, it's easily reached both from Zadar and from Split. Its old city centre tells a story of a town that has grown from a small medieval settlement to the modern Mediterranean place where you can both enjoy all the benefits of modern times through shopping and entertainment and relax and immerse yourself in the genuine Adriatic way of life. Throughout the summer, there are many concerts and events in Šibenik so be sure to check the events schedule prior your visit as you may get the chance to hear the best Croatian and international musicians and stars.
Murter island is one of those locations that has it all. It is an island and offers peace and quiet to its visitors, but at it is connected to the mainland via small bridge and road, it can easily be reached by car or by bus. If you are staying in Tribunj, you can make a daily trip to nearby Murter and enjoy swimming and sunbathing on the beautiful beaches Slanica and Čigrađa. There are also peaceful and secluded coves so it is also a great location to make a boat trip. Small towns on Murter are all worth exploring, ideal for strolling down the stone streets and discovering beauty of traditional Dalmatian stone houses.
This small picturesque town is located near Šibenik and just a kilometer or two from Vodice, another popular tourist destination in Croatia. The old town is situated on a small peninsula connected to the mainland with a bridge, where the first settlers fled from the main laind in the times of conquer and danger. Today Tribunj is an ideal place for peaceful and relaxed vacation, away from the stressful everyday life. Its position in central Dalmatia is great for visiting towns such as Zadar and Šibenik and of course National and Nature Parks of Krka, Kornati, Telašćica, Paklenica and Plitvice Lakes. For those who like to be active on vacation, there are many cycling paths around Tribunj and there are several beautiful beaches and coves ideal for swimming and sunbathing.
One of the most popular tourist destinations in Croatia is town of Vodice, which has a long tradition of being a place where people came to have a vacation. There are many hotels and private accommodation offers, marinas and other facilities. Vodice is located just 10 km from Šibenik and feature beautiful beaches and easy going lifestyle. The town area had been settled in prehistoric times and in Roman times and important trade route was passing there. In medieval and later centuries it developed into a lovely place with beautiful stone houses, squares and streets. Today it is an excellent town for holidays and entertainment as you'll always find something to see and do there, including many concerts and fun events that take place in Vodice during spring, summer and autumn.
Solaris is a resort on the outskirts of Šibenik and it has been popular with tourists for many decades. Today this modern and classy place offer many activities as it has Amadria aqua park and Dalmatian ethno village for instance. There is also a big square with shops and restaurants. What is best is that you don't have to stay there in order to use them, there's daily ticket for aqua park while other facilities like ethno village and beach are free so you can spend the entire day at the Solaris tourist resort together with your family and friends knowing you'll have a great time.