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Things to see in Šibenik (Croatia): 36 places and when to go
Šibenik is a town in Croatia, and this site lists 36 places in and around it, mainly History (7), Temples (7), Nature (7). The best known are Šibenik Cathedral, Krka National Park and St. Nicholas Fortress. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: March to April and November. In June there are 15 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Croatia · 43.7272, 15.9058
- Places
- 36 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (7) · Temples (7) · Nature (7) · Hiking (7) · Architecture (5) · Mountains (4)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- March to April and November.
- Nearest airport
- SPU Split, 38 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mravnik, at 503 m.
What to see in Šibenik
The places in and around Šibenik, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Šibenik CathedralCathedral in Croatia1.6 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 Croatia24 km
- St. Nicholas FortressFortress near the town of Šibenik, Croatia4.2 km
- Krka monasteryGeographical object27 km
- Krka BridgeBridge in Southern Croatia9.1 km
- Jaruga Hydroelectric Power PlantPower station near Skradin, Croatia9.8 km
- Visovac MonasteryIsland monastery in Visovac Lake (Krka), Croatia16 km
- St. Michael's FortressFormer fortification in Šibenik, Croatia1.7 km
- Šibenik bridgeRoad bridge in Croatia6.0 km
- Barone FortressFormer fortification in Šibenik, Croatia1.3 km
- Kamičak CastleFort in Croatia19 km
- Church of Queen of Peace, KričkeChurch in Kričke, Croatia27 km
- MorinjeBay in Croatia5.9 km
- St. John's Fortress, Šibenik(former) fortification in Šibenik, Croatia1.8 km
- Blitvenica LighthouseLighthouse in Croatia29 km
- Banj beachBeach in Croatia2.4 km
- Church of Intercession of the Theotokos, KričkeChurch in Kričke, Croatia27 km
- Šibenik City MuseumMuseum in Šibenik1.6 km
- Zmajan ChannelStrait in Croatia11 km
- Church of Our Lady of Health, KistanjeChurch in Kistanje, Croatia29 km
- Čorić TowerTower in Vodice11 km
- crkva Gospe od RužarijaTemples25 km
- Dabar BridgeBridge in Croatia11 km
- MravnikHill southwest of the village of Perković, Croatia17 km
And the other 12, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Orlovača, Oštra glava, Trovro
- Hiking: Camino Šibenik, Do vrha iz Drniša, Kanal SV. Ante, Kroz kanal po suhozidu, Put Sokola, Vinogradska staza, Vrh Orlovača
- Diving: Tramonto
- Food and drink: Vinarija Baraka
When to go to Šibenik
The best time to visit Šibenik is May to October; also possible: March to April and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not9:05
- FebBetter not10:16
- MarPossible11:38
- AprPossible13:13
- MayBest time14:32
- JunBest time15:15
- JulBest time14:57
- AugBest time13:49
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:46
- NovPossible9:25
- DecBetter not8:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45. In June, 36 of the 36 places are at their best.
When to go to Croatia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Šibenik
The nearest main airport is Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU, Split), 38 km as the crow flies. How to get around Croatia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Rogoznica9 places22 km
- Biograd na Moru14 places41 km
- Knin18 places41 km
- Split, Croatia82 places51 km
- Zadar44 places68 km
- Komiža10 places77 km
And all of Croatia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Šibenik?
The best known: Šibenik Cathedral, Krka National Park, St. Nicholas Fortress, Krka monastery, Krka Bridge. In all, 36 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Šibenik?
May to October; also possible: March to April and November. In June there are 15 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45.
How do you get to Šibenik?
The nearest main airport is Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU), 38 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Šibenik as the destination and these 36 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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