Jadrija

The city’s beach and holiday flats area, Jadrija, was founded in 1921 on St. Andrew’s (Sv. Andrija’s) island. An extension of Adriatic tourist motorway and a ferry line (in the summer) connect this pinewood-covered peninsula with Šibenik.

Zablaće

A quiet seaside village, 9 km away from Šibenik, famous for its saltpans since the Middle Ages. The names Velika and Mala Solina (roughly trans.: Big and Small Saltpan) remind of this to the day. People from this village were forced to emigrated a lot in the past, especially to the USA where they formed a colony, still in existing today. The village has traffic links to the city.

Krapanj

The smallest island in the Šibenik area(?). It has also been called “the island of sponges” because its inhabitants have, throughout history, been famous for the catch and processing of sponges, a traditional activity in these parts. Most of the island is considered monumental heritage and is under governmental protection. A Franciscan monastery stands out with its exceptional art and books’ collection but it is also the home of the island’s museum of sponges, corals and amphorae. Mainland is just 300m away and passenger boats travel this distance every hour on the hour.

Brodarica

A quiet and peaceful seaside settlement with private houses and villas, with wonderful view of the near island of Krapanj . It is famous for its restaurants and guesthouses with a plethora of fish and other Dalmatian specialties.

Jadrtovac

A small village in Morinjski bay best known for its spawning/ hatchery capacities. The bay’s blending of spring and salt water makes it an excellent site for seashells’ farming and production.

Donje Polje

The remains of a rather large Roman economic complex (I-VI centuries) were found next to the medieval church of St Lovre (St. Lawrence) in the Donje polje area. An old Croatian burial ground (IX- XII ct.) was also discovered in the closest proximity of the church. Today’s St Lovre church was built on the remnants of an early Croatian medieval church (built on the grounds of an early Christian church!).

Vrpoljac

A village in the Donje Polje area, famous for its Our Lady of Vrpoljac church, a pilgrimage destination of many residents of Šibenik and its surrounding areas on the Assumption of Mary day (15th August). There is an old castle called Kaštela on the top of a nearby hill – a defensive fortification built in 1503.

Danilo

One of the most significant archeological sites in Croatia , 17 km from Šibenik. An ancient necropolis was found on Veruše, and an ancient Roman villa complex near the Stari Šematorij site with 270 old Croatian graves as well as 30 from the Roman period. Remnants of prehistoric settlements and fortifications were found in the nearby Gradina.

Žaborić

A seaside village, 10 km southwards from Šibenik, characterized by its beautiful and natural beaches. Visitors can easily find accommodation, as there are rooms to rent, holiday flats, apartments to rent and camping sites. Buses to Šibenik are very frequent.

Grebaštica

A colourful village, 15km from Šibenik, set in a bay near the Oštrica peninsula. First mentioned I 1298 as “Grebac”. Remnants of Roman buildings and roads were found in the area. Due to Turkish attacks in 1497, a high defensive wall with holes in it for guns was erected spliting the peninsula in two.

Šparadići

A small village and holiday houses area south of Grebaštica down the old Adriatic Tourist Motorway. Mostly agricultural in the past, its inhabitants are becoming much more tourism orientated.