A city in Croatia by the name of Šibenik rests in the bay of the Krka river, overlooking the many islands in the neighborhood. An important base for all sea travel in central Adriatic, it offers much more than just up to date marine and chartering services. Intact nature and clear sea are valuable assets of this part of the world and Šibenik is proud to cater to all who want to bask in the natural treasures it has on offer. St. Anthony`s channel splits the waters around Šibenik with and the rest of the Adriatic Sea. The channel is stacked full of natural beauties, housing one of two UNESCO sites in Šibenik, the Fortress of St. Nicholas.
Why rent a boat from Šibenik?
Chartering here is a good idea, because of the closeness to some of the most unique islands in Croatia, the Kornati Archipelago. The Mandalina harbor has plenty of docking space on offer, together with the most up-to-date maritime equipment. A sail around Šibenik archipelago is a trip worth taking because of the sights to be experienced and memories to be made. Getting back in touch with nature has never been easier to do; surrounded with calm waves gently rocking your boat and with olives, grapes and figs growing from good tiled earth, there is no wonder why Šibenik attracts so many sailors, year after year.
What to do and see on your yacht charter holiday in Šibenik?
Šibenik is a city of many beauties, visited by many people, by land or sea, in all days of the year because of quite a few unique features this city possesses. A popular destination, even more so because of two UNESCO monuments in the old town, St. Nicholas Fortress and the Šibenik Cathedral. Strolling around the old core of Šibenik, one can easily spot varying architectural styles, from romanic and gothic to renaissance periods and styles, displaying proudly their great achievements. The churches, like the church of the Holy Cross or the church of Holy Spirit are good examples of mixing art styles. Also, the shrines of St. Dominic and St. Barbara or the numerous palaces like the Palace of Knights or the Bishop's Palace and the Town Hall represent cultural achievements in the glorious past of this city. Around the town, plenty of beaches await, like Beach Banj, filled with sporting and fun facilities and very near to the center of the city. Beach Jadrija is also a city beach and a major windsurfing location. Following the flow of Krka river upwards, Krka National Park awaits, with picturesque landscapes and fairy-tale atmosphere. Further of the coast, the Kornati Archipelago greet sailors willing to witness a marvel of nature. Enjoying the status of a national park, the Kornati cluster consists of a large number of small islands with pristine, untouched nature. Back in the city and during the evenings, many events take place around quite a few summer stages in Šibenik, the summer stage in the Fortress of St. Michael being the place where the most performances are held. Among other festivities, there are The International Children's Festival, spanning across more than 5 decades and the Šibenik chanson music festival which presents the best musicians of Dalmatian Klapa Music. For a more exciting taste of the nightlife, party goers can visit beach parties and live music events organized by beach bars on aforementioned local beaches.
When is the best time to sail in Šibenik?
In Šibenik, one can expect moderately warm weather ruling over much of the summer season. The features of this type of climate are typical Mediterranean elements, such as hot days with lots of sunlight and warm nights, with the predominant wind being the Maestral, a gentle westerly breeze, that is a welcome feel while baking in the sun. Only a few days a year are temperature below 0 degrees Celsius. The entirety of the summer is hot with temperature usually above 30 degrees Celsius. The temperature of the sea in July and August varies between 22 and 26 degrees Celsius, perfect for cooling off. During the peak of the season, in July and August, it is smart to book a berth in Šibenik well in advance, because of the strong influx of visitors from all around the world. April and May are good pre-season timetable options for sailing, with temperatures of air being pleasant and the possibility for swimming being open, despite the slight coldness of the water. September and October are post-season options growing in popularity, because the majority of tourists are gone and the prices plummet.