Croatia Holiday

Zablace (Sibenik Riviera)

Zablace is a beautiful coastal town on the Adriatic sea located just 9 kilometers from the historic city of Sibenik and located near the well known hotel complex Solaris.

In Medieval times Zablace was well known for its salt works. Residents of Sibenik flocked to this seaside town to work in the salt works for trading and for their own consumption. Over time, the residents of Zablace slowly neglected the traditional production and exportation of the natural sea salt and ultimately production ceased. The areas where salt was once produced areknown as Velika Jezera (Big Lake) and Mala Solina (Small Salt Works). This area is rich in therapeutic mud used in healing various rheumatism.

Today, Zabalce offers an unusual but pleasant mixture of the old fishermen homes and luxurious villas situated near a think pine forrest. The open sea is very favorable for wind surfing. Other various events are organized in the nearby Hotel resort Solaris and in Sibenik which make Zablace a greattourist destination.

Private Accommodation in Zablace:

AMERICANA LUXURY APARTMENTS

Vodice (Sibenik Riviera)

Vodice is a coastal town located in a wide bay, 11 km northwest from the town of Sibenik. The town of Vodice with 10,000 inhabitants, has been praised by thousands of tourists for its tourist achievements. It is one of the best known tourist destinations on the area, not only because it can accommodate a large number of tourists, but for its tourist facilities and entertainment offered.

Endless sandy, pebbly, rocky or concrete beaches, long coastal path, rich sports and recreational programs as well as many other water sports will satisfy all the needs. The night clubs and discos will entertain you till the late hours.

In the very centre of the town there is a big marina with more than 400 berths and all the necessary equipment.

Private Accommodation in Vodice:

APARTMENTS LOZANCIC

APARTMENTS BAJREKTAREVIC

Tribunj (Sibenik)

Tribunj is a small fishing village located between Zadar and Sibenik, with a population of 2000. Tribunj is full of historical and cultural heritage. The church of St. Nicolas was built in 1452 and is situated on the top of the hill that has an amazing view of the town and the many small islands surrounding the village. Old part of Tribunj is situated on a small island that was later connected to the mainland by a stone bridge. The new part of Tribunj stretches along the inlet of Rupa. The rich sea flora and fauna makes Tribunj an excellent choice swimming and taking an underwater safari. Traditional feasts, such as Tribunj Night and Fishermen's Night, are organized in the summer.

Sibenik

Sibenik is a city located on the Croatian coast some 80 km north of Split. As it is positioned in the deep bay, it is one of the most naturally protected harbours on the Adriatic coast. Sibenik is the city less known to tourist than Dubrovnik and Split, although it has it's own personality and some great things to see and enjoy. The atmosphere in Sibenik is youthful and lively. Little streets lead to attractive squares where modern shop windows unite really nice with the fine and stylish architecture of the vanished centuries.

One of the things not to be missed in Sibenik is Sibenik’s cathedral - Cathedral Sveti Jakov, built back to 1434, is an important architectural Renaissance building in Croatia that is listed by Unesco World Heritage. The cathedral lies just underneath the fortress walls of the town in the old area of Sibenik . This cathedral was built by of lime stone and marble from the stone mason's Island of Brac in Croatia. The building itself was supervised by Juraj Dalmatinac and Nikola Firentinac, famous stone masters from Croatia. Sibenik's cathedral is one of the marvels of the Dalmatian Coast, not to be missed as well as the town hall, the churches of St. Barbara and St. Fran and many town squares, palaces, fortresses and other churches which are spread throughout the city.

The most popular cultural events in Sibenik is the International Child's Festival (last week in June and first week in July), the Summer Organ School (in the second half of August) and the Sibenik Summer. The Day of St. James (25th of July), the patron saint of the city, is festively commemorated too.