Custom tour packagesSibenik

Sibenik may seem a bit obscure to be protected by four large fortresses, but once you see the Cathedral of St. James, they'll make more sense. The UNESCO-listed cathedral is a stunning bright white stone example of Renaissance architecture at its height, topped with an unusual rounded barrel roof and dome, and full of unusual decorations, such as dozens of heads lining the exterior. The surrounding Old Town is itself a delight to explore, and no visit is complete without taking in the views from atop the steep walls of the Venetian St. Michael's Fortress.

Sibenik offers diverse, delightful diversions in every direction. Just offshore, you can visit the Kornati, the Mediterranean's densest archipelago. Mostly protected by a national park, we recommend sailing among these quiet islets (some of which have quite vulgar names, supposedly given by locals to the Austrian surveyors who first fully mapped them!) Head inland, and you'll soon come to Krka National Park, famous for its waterfalls. WInelovers might want to make a bee-line for the Bibich winery, which featured in Anthony Bourdain's sole Croatia episode. Follow the coast north and you'll arrive at the peninsular Old Town or Zadar, while a jaunt south will bring you to insular Trogir and ancient Split. As with Sibenik, Zadar, Trogir, and Split are all UNESCO World Heritage Sites.