Place to visit
Visovac Monastery, Croatia: what it is and when to go
Visovac Monastery is an island monastery in Visovac Lake (Krka), Croatia (Šibenik). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Island monastery in Visovac Lake (Krka), Croatia · Temples
- Where
- Croatia
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- SPU Split, 44 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 43.86117, 15.97299
What it is and where
Visovac Monastery is an island monastery in Visovac Lake (Krka), Croatia (Šibenik). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Šibenik, where this site lists 36 more places to see, 16 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 43.86117, 15.97299; the nearest main airport is Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU, Split), 44 km as the crow flies. How to get around Croatia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Temples places in Croatia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Visovac Monastery is May to October.
- JanBetter not9:04
- FebBetter not10:15
- MarPossible11:38
- AprPossible13:13
- MayBest time14:33
- JunBest time15:16
- JulBest time14:58
- AugBest time13:49
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:45
- NovPossible9:24
- DecBetter not8:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Croatia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Croatia
To enter Croatia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Croatia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Kamičak CastleFort in Croatia2.8 km
- Jaruga Hydroelectric Power PlantPower station near Skradin, Croatia6.3 km
- Krka BridgeBridge in Southern Croatia7.4 km
- Krka National ParkNational park from the approximately 45 kilometer long section of the Krka river between Knin and Skradin and the lower reaches of the tributary Čikolain in Croatia8.4 km
- Krka monasteryGeographical object11 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Croatia guide.
More in Croatia: Temples
- Zagreb Cathedral: cathedral in the town of Zagreb
- Euphrasian Basilica: Church
- Šibenik Cathedral: cathedral in Croatia
- Cathedral of Saint Domnius: cathedral in Split, Croatia
- Church of St. Donatus: church in Zadar, Croatia
- St. Mark's Church, Zagreb: church building in Zagreb, Croatia
Every Croatia place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Visovac Monastery?
It is an island monastery in Visovac Lake (Krka), Croatia. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Visovac Monastery?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44.
How do you get to Visovac Monastery?
The nearest main airport is Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU), 44 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Croatia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Croatia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Kamičak Castle, Jaruga Hydroelectric Power Plant, Krka Bridge. The rest is in the Croatia guide.
Keep reading
- Šibenik36 places to see in and around Šibenik, Croatia: Šibenik Cathedral, Krka National Park, St. Nicholas Fortress. Best time: May to October.
- Temples126 places for temples in Croatia, from Zagreb Cathedral to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- CroatiaBefore travelling to Croatia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in: Croatia has been in…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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