Sibenik region
The crystal clear water of the Sibenik region are made up of 240 beautiful islets and cliffs, call for adventure. Visitors can explore the Kornati National Park, have a good party in Vodice and take a dip in the Krka waterfall.
It is no coincidence that the Kornati National Park is called sailor’s paradise, its wonderful surroundings provide a cathartic experience.
Kornati National Park
This park is the land of the thousand islands. The Kornati archipelago consists of 89 uninhabited islands and reefs.
The main island of the national park is Kornat, which is also the name of the group. The biggest fans of the Kornats are the sailors, the archipelago offers them what they crave most: sunny labyrinth of the sea and the islands and untouched nature.
Krka National Park
The park was named after the river Krka flowing between rock walls. The main attraction is the 46-meter-high waterfall with 17 steps. The park has a small lake in a picturesque setting, with a tiny island and a Franciscan monastery in the middle.
Sibenik
Sibenik is a friendly medieval town. Its friendliness, buildings, green parks and colorful flowers quickly captivates the hearts of tourists.
The St. Michael’s Forest is a must-see, as it offers wonderful views of St. James’s Cathedral.
Primosten
Primosten is a small fishing village of 1.500 people, which initially began to develop on a small island, then slowly crawled into the mainland. If you want silence and beauty, you should definitely visit this picturesque little seaside village.
Lake Vrana
It is the largest lake in Croatia near the sea. The birdlife of the area is particularly rich with different breeds of wild ducks and herons.
The park is a real paradise for birdwatchers who can have a view from several birdwatchers. The water of the lake is mixed water, neither salty nor fresh, so both marine and freshwater fish live in it.
Weather:
The Mediterranean zone on the Adriatic coast is characterized by early spring, not too hot, relatively dry summers, warm but rainy autumns and mild, rainy winters.
The seasonal weather is relatively constant at around 30 degrees Celsius. The sea temperature is around 20-25 degrees Celsius from April to October.
Wind:
The most common wind on the Istrian and Dalmatian coasts is Bora. This mostly dry and cold wind blows in the winter season, with occasional extremely strong bouts.
Jugo is among the winds of spring and fall, so it doesn’t really show up in summertime.
The Mistral is the Adriatic wind of summer, northwesterly and it is typically appears during beautiful and stable summer weather. The Mistral seems to have been created for sailing without maneuvering, because its strength is constant and its nature is foreseeable and mild.
Banking:
The currency is Kuna (Kn). Visa, MasterCard and American Express are widely accepted but you may be charged a service fee if you pay by card.
ATMs are easily found and banks are open Monday to Friday (7:00am to 7:00pm) and Saturday (7:00am to 1:00pm).
Internet:
Getting online is easy with plenty of Wi-Fi spots across independent cafes and restaurants. There are internet cafes in Dubrovnik and in some coastal towns.