One of the nicest towns of the coastal part of Croatia is Vodice, situated near Šibenik, in a lively bay and surrounded by islands and islets. Vodice is a well known and the most attractive touristic destination because of its beautiful beaches, parks and the closeness of two national parks Krka river and Kornati islands. It is a town which lives by day and night and there is always something new to experience. Moreover, traditional fests are also well known, as well as Easter and Christmas traditions, cultural and entertaining shows, festivals, nights of traditional dalmatian singing – klapa, and sports competitions: regatas, big game fishing, cycling…
Rich night life and plenty of fun and entertainment make Vodice one of the most attractive places on the Adriatic coast. Who visits Vodice once, comes back again!
Source and more information: www.croatia.hr
The national park is a vast and primarily unaltered area of exceptional natural value, including one or more preserved or insignificantly altered ecosystems. The purpose of the park is primarily to serve science, culture, education and recreation, while tourism activities have also been introduced for its visitors. Including the submerged part of the river at the mouth, the Krka River is 72.5 km long, making it the 22nd longest river in Croatia. It springs in the foothills of the Dinara mountain range, 3.5 km northeast of Knin.
With its seven waterfalls and a total drop in altitude of 224 m, the Krka is a natural and karst phenomenon. The travertine waterfalls of the Krka River are the fundamental phenomenon of this river.
Source and more inofrmation: www.npkrka.hr
The numerous Kornati viewpoints and lookouts will offer really unforgettable moments and impressions. The interesting geological and geomorphological phenomena you are going to see, will stay in your memory for a long time.
It is not particularly difficult to reach the viewpoints. However, during summer you have to keep in mind the sun which can make the hike unbearable. Take a hat and other protection against the sun because there is very little shade in the Kornati.
The land part of the Kornati Park is completely in private property, mostly by the people from the nearby island of Murter. Therefore, when hiking, behave as a good and considerate guest.
Source and more information: www.np-kornati.hr
The town of Šibenik, the capital of the Šibenik and Knin region, is the oldest originally Croatian town on the Croatian coast, mentioned for the first time in 1066 in a document written by the Croatian king Petar Krešimir IV – therefore it is often called the Town of Krešimir. In the 13th century Šibenik got the status of a town. This event was the main reason for the beginning of the construction of its main symbol today – the Cathedral of St. Jakov, which in 2000, got its deserved place on the UNESCO’s World Heritage list.
Šibenik has another name – the Town od Children, because for 50 years it has been the host of the only international children festival in Croatia – The International Children’s Festival well known worldwide.
Source and more information: www.sibenikregion.com
