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Brodarica

Brodarica is a small touristic town near a variety of historical, cultural and entertainment facilities for all ages. The Old Town of Šibenik, historic sites under UNESCO protection, the Island of Krapanj - the lowest inhabited island in Croatia,

Krka National Park and a beautiful promenade overlooking the Šibenik Canal are just some of the nearby pearls that you can explore during your stay in Brodarica.

Brodarica stretches along a 4 km coastal strip. The most notable large public beaches in Brodarica are:

Dinos beach bar

A small local beach, with natural shade, great for children, and for adults there is also a beach bar offering drinks, hot sandwiches and homemade pancakes, 200 m from the accommodation, i.e. 4 minutes' walk.

Maratuša beach

Located near our apartments, 200 meters away, i.e. 5 minutes on foot, you can rent sup boards and there is a water park for children.

Rezalište main beach

Located at the very entrance to the town, newly renovated beach that will satisfy all your needs, children's playground, aqua park, coffee bars, snack bars, distance from accommodation 900m, i.e. 12 minutes' walk or 2 minutes' drive by car.

Gaj beach

Located in the bay of the same name, Gaj, 1.4 km from our apartments, where there is the excellent cafe bar Gaj with natural shade.

Južna vala beach

Located opposite the pier for the boat to Krapanj.

Brodarica stretches four kilometers along the coast, offering small, hidden beaches at every step where you can swim and enjoy peace and privacy.

What to visit

The historical core of the city of Šibenik

Šibenik's city center has of 24 churches, 17 palaces, 6 monasteries, museums, galleries, portals, butes and many interesting specific details and stories that can be discovered while walking through its picturesque streets. The most influential architect of the historic core was Juraj Dalmatinac, one of the greatest European builders and artists of that era. Old Šibenik is a standing testiment to history!

Most of Šibenik's treasures can be seen and experienced while walking along the ancient streets, but it is also worth visiting its museums, churches, historical collections and galleries, where many unexpected surprises and unique spiritual experiences are hidden.

https://www.sibenik-tourism.hr/lokacije/stara-gradska-jezgra/3.html

Fortress of St. Michaelmas

The oldest city fortress is an important cultural and historical monument in Šibenik. The medieval fortress is the origin of the city, which was first mentioned in history in 1066, and was built to control and defend the Sibenik lagoon and the mouth of the Krka River.

Today, you can tour the fortress with an audio guide and view 3D mapping projections in its interior. It is recognizable for its stage with 1077 seats under the open sky, which is one of the most sought after theaters in Croatia.

Barone Fortress

Barone fortress was built in the summer of 1646, parallel to the nearby fortress of St. Ivan. They were built by the citizens of Šibenik in less than two months, in order to strengthen the defense of the city against the Ottomans.
Today, it is a place where, with the help of augmented reality technology, you can look into the past of Šibenik.

Barone bar is perfect for the first morning coffee or a drink with the sunset, and summer evenings at Barone are reserved for jazz concerts, dance performances or movie nights under the starry sky.

Fortress of St. Ivan

The Fortress of St. Ivan was built during August and September 1646, in just 58 days, as the main point of a new defense system of the city, with the Ottoman armies looming on the horizon. The fortress was built by the people of Šibenik, according to the design of the engineer from Genoa, Fr. Antonio Leni.

Revitalized today, it has an educational campus in its underground sectoin. In the warm months, this is a cafe where you can have a coffee or a drink with a view of the city and the surrounding area.

Unesco Monuments

Cathedral of St. Jakov

Cathedral of St. Jakov in Šibenik is one of the most significant and beautiful architectural achievements in Croatia, and in 2000 it was included in the UNESCO list of world cultural heritage.
It was built over the course of one hundred years, during the 15th and 16th centuries, and is unique in that it is completely built of stone and without the use of binding material (mortar).
The most notable builders of the cathedral are Juraj Dalmatinac and Nikola Florentinac.

During the century-long period of construction, the cathedral was constructed in three different styles: Gothic, Gothic-Renaissance and Renaissance. The imposing dome that was damaged in the Croatian War of Independence, and today is a kind of symbol of Šibenik, stands out for its beauty.

Civitas Sacra https://civitassacra.hr/ is an interpretation center that summarizes the rich history of the Šibenik diocese and tells visitors the story of the special features of the construction of the Šibenik cathedral, which brought a revolution in the architecture of that time, and the significance of the building for the history of Šibenik.

Fortress of St.Nikola

A UNESCO pearl in the protected natural area of the Canal of St. Ante in Šibenik.

Fortress of St. Nikola is a unique monument of world architectural heritage that was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2017 under the nomination 'Defensive systems of the Republic of Venice in the 16th and 17th centuries'.
It opened its doors to visitors in mid-June 2019. Visits to the Fortress of St. Nikola, due to the demanding restoration and conservation works, are only possible by sea at present, and you can find all the information on their websitehttps://www.kanal-svetog-ante.com/hr/posjet-tvrdavi-sv-nikole

Channel of St. Ante walkway and visitor's center

Promenade through the channel of St. Ante offers stunning panoramic views of the Šibenik archipelago. In addition, you can also swim here, and during the summer months you will not encounter large crowds.

The promenade connects the area from the bay of Paninkovac to the islet of Školjić in front of the Fortress of St. Nikola. The promenade can be reached by car, on foot or by bicycle, and the tour takes about two hours.

Visitor center 'Kanal St. Ante' is located in the bay of Minerska. It is an important place for the presentation of biodiversity and natural and cultural values of the protected areas of Šibenik-Knin County, intended to inform and educate visitors.
All the information that can be seen there, can also be found on their official website:
https://www.kanal-svetog-ante.com/hr/kanal-sv-ante

*These attractions are only 5 minutes away by car from Brodarica.

Islands

Krapanj Island

Krapanj is the lowest and smallest inhabited island in the Adriatic. Its highest elevation does not exceed 1.25 m. It is only 300 m from the mainland (only 320 meters from the coast of Brodarica) and is connected by a boat line that runs every hour in the summer months. The ride takes only 3 minutes.

A visit to this island will give you an unforgettable experience of peace in a beautiful natural environment. Here you will feel time passing more slowly, allowing you to completely relax and enjoy every moment. There is no hustle and bustle or car noise, which makes this island an ideal destination for families with children.

Do not miss visiting the monastery of St. Cross and its valuable and protected exhibits, where you can see a small gallery of dishes, amphorae, corals and sponges, the Museum of Diving in Hotel Spongola. It is also a great idea to have dinner in one of the famous Krapanj taverns, because the evenings on Krapanj are really beautiful.

Zlarin Island

Zlarin is a small, undiscovered gem of our coast with untouched nature and extremely rich cultural and historical heritage. It abounds in rich historical, cultural and natural treasures, especially churches where the altars are decorated with gold and branches of red coral, which sailors left as offerings to the church.

It is also known as the “coral island”. A less well-known piece of local cultural heritage and centuries-old specialty of Zlarin is coral farming. If you decide to visit this island, you should certainly visit the Croatian Coral Center of Zlarin.
There is an organized ferry line to Zlarin, and you can find all the information on the website:
https://www.jadrolinija.hr/hr/putovanja.

National Parks

Krka National Park

Krka National Park is located in Šibenik-Knin County and covers an area of 109 km² along course of the Krka River and the lower course of the Čikola River. It was declared a national park in 1985.

Krka National Park encompasses the area along the Krka River, which flows through a deep and colorful canyon more than 75 km long and forms noisy waterfalls, such as the magnificent Roški Slap and the fantastic Skradinski Buk (45.7m), the largest travertine cascades in Europe.

The Krka River is a unique natural and karst phenomenon, with seven waterfalls and a total drop of 224 m. You can find all the information on how to visit this beautiful place on the website. Our advice is to go sightseeing as early as possible during the summer months to avoid crowds and strong sun.

Kornati National Park

In the central part of the Croatian Adriatic, between the cities of Šibenik and Zadar, there is a special archipelago called Kornati. Because of the exceptional landscape beauty, the interesting geomorphology, the great indentation of the coastline and the particularly rich biocenoses of the marine ecosystem, in 1980, a large portion of the Kornati marine area was declared a national park.

Today, Kornati National Park occupies an area of about 220 km2 and includes a total of 89 islands, islets and rocks along approximately 238 km of coastline. Despite this relatively large number of islands, the land part of the park makes up less than 1/4 of the total area, while everything else is the marine ecosystem.

Gastro

Brodarica

The selection of cafes and beach bars is really diverse, and the closest to us are Dinos beach bar, right on the beach near the accommodation, and beach bar Vagabundo, both excellent choices for your morning coffee.

For daily meals and pizza, we can recommend the restaurants in Brodarica, which are in the immediate vicinity of our apartments, just a five-minute walk away:

Bistro “Toć” offers a daily selection of ready-made, traditional Dalmatian dishes at affordable prices, as well as various types of pizza. It is ideal for families with smaller children because of its playground.
You can try fish and meat specialties and traditional Dalmatian dishes in the restaurant Zlatna Ribica, whose 100-year tradition confirms the quality of service, and the view of the island of Krapanj in summer nights is simply enchanting.
In the area of Brodarica, you can also visit Dalmare tavern and Oli tavern, which offer fish, meat, and shellfish. You can view all available restaurants on the website of the Brodarica tourist boardhttps://visit-krapanjbrodarica.com/?lang=en.
You can buy fresh meat for the barbecue at the butcher Tome, , which is located not far from our apartments, and every day they offer fresh, high-quality meat

Šibenik

The entire Šibenik area has an incredibly rich and diverse gastric selection that can satisfy gourmets of all tastes. Dalmatian home-made dishes, Drniš prosciutto, fish specialties, good wine, dried figs, olives, olive oil, these are all delicacies for which our region is known.

In the center of Šibenik, you can choose from Michelin award-winning restaurants, authentic Dalmatian taverns, and modern Mediterranean bars.

We will single out some of them for you:

Marenda, an autochthonous Dalmatian tavern, opened in the 1970s, is a place where fresh, home-made food will always be waiting for you, with original Dalmatian ambience, flowers and cute checkered tablecloths. Their signature dishes are small fried fish, buncek, and pasta beans. The prices are more than affordable.
We recommend visiting the cute Yum pastry shop, with home-made desserts in the shape of the Šibenik cathedral or the Šibenik traditional cap.
The first Dalmatian seafood tasting room was opened on the Šibenik bridge, , offering local shellfish and excellent sparkling wines, with a beautiful view of the lagoon and the city. Oysters, pidoće and a glass of sparkling wine, a recipe for an unforgettable gastronomic experience.
And of course, don't leave our town without trying homemade prosciutto and fish from gradel!
*We recommend using tripadvisor and other review sites, as well as booking during peak season.

Attractions

Fun attractions for children

Maratuša beach- water park Brodarica Water park for children and young people, where you can rent umbrellas and sunbeds. Distance from the apartment is 5 minutes on foot.
Rezalište main beach - the main beach on Brodarica, and there are basketball and volleyball courts available for children, a children's park, trampoline, and water world.
AQUAPARK DALMATIA - SOLARIS Themed water park for children and adults, with a complex of pools and water attractions, slides, jets and sprinklers. Only 5 minutes away from Brodarica by car. All information about working hours and ticket prices can be found on their website: https://aquapark-dalmatia.com/hr/o-nama/#arrive
KOLAN RIDING CLUB – HAPPY HORSE FARM In Dubrava, a village near Šibenik, only a 10-minute drive from Brodarica, there is a family farm with a children's playground. Farm animals, rabbits, goats, llamas, donkeys and horses. Horse riding for children and adults. An excellent choice if the day is not suitable for being at the beach.
FALCONING CENTER The falconry center, located in the dense pine forest of Šibenik's Dubrava, is a unique place where visitors can learn about the mysterious life of heavenly hunters - falcons.
PULSE ARENA An amusement park for children and young people with adrenaline content, and is located in the immediate vicinity of the Dalmare shopping center, only 5 minutes away by car from our apartments.
INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL Is a trademark of Šibenik. It was held for the first time in 1958 and thereafter turned into a festival of international importance. During the festival, which is held in June, all the squares and streets come alive and the city is completely dominated by children from different parts of the world. Films, plays, various workshops for children are held every day. The streets are full of interesting events for children of all ages.

Attractions for adults

BUNGEE JUMPING If you want to feel the real bungee pleasure, come to Šibenik Bridge. https://bungee.com.hr/
ZIPLINE / KAYAKING / QUAD ADVENTURE For adrenaline junkies, this is a great attraction. The zipline adventure through the Čikola river canyon, the landscape of untouched wilderness and protected nature that will leave you breathless. Additional kayaking and quad adventure attractions in this area complete this unique experience. https://www.ziplinesibenik.com/

― Sights to See ―

Brodarica

Dinos beach bar

Maratuša beach

Rezalište main beach

Gaj beach

Južna vala beach

What to visit

The historical core of the city of Šibenik

Fortress of St. Michaelmas

Barone Fortress

Fortress of St. Ivan

Unesco Monuments

Cathedral of St. Jakov

Fortress of St.Nikola

Channel of St. Ante walkway and visitor's center

Islands

Krapanj Island

Zlarin Island

National Parks

Krka National Park

Kornati National Park

Gastro

Brodarica

Šibenik

Attractions

Fun attractions for children

Attractions for adults

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