Guide to Sibenik

'A bustling seaside city, Sibenik is crammed full of beautiful historical sights and is surrounded by stunning natural scenery.'

Sitting in northern Dalmatia on the breathtaking Adriatic coastline, the beautiful city of Sibenik, with its terracotta-topped white stone buildings, leaves quite an impression. Gently bending around the bay at the mouth of the river Krka, it looks out towards Sibenik's 242 islands. It's quite a picture. And with a balmy Mediterranean climate to boot, you really get the best of everything here. You'll find a rich history with scores of treasures, from fortress walls to Baroque buildings – there's a story to discover around every corner. All this blends effortlessly with a modern city-life that's there for the taking. So what are you waiting for? Why not start with a walk around the city walls, stopping off to see the numerous forts including the medieval Fort of St Anne, which has fantastic views over the outlying isles. While you're here, don't miss Croatia's most important Renaissance structure, the Cathedral of St James dating from 1432. A colossal, white stone building with a prominent dome, you can view its Gothic portals and intricate statues. You can easily fill every hour here with no end of activities whether you want to hit the good selection of shops or head to the glass-like seas where you can try water skiing, sailing, diving, swimming and fishing. Or lose yourself in the awe-inspiring nature of Krka National Park where you can walk through enchanting forests, bird spot around the bright blue lakes and listen to the crashing rush of Roski Slap and Skradinski Buk waterfalls.

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