Image: Primosten Tourist Board

June 29, 2022 – Make no mistake, there is more than enough to see or do while staying in this grand and historic Dalmatian town, but if you find your adventurous spirit calling you to explore and see other places, you might want to start with these five coastal towns outside of Sibenik.

Tisno

We will start north of Sibenik, in the picturesque village of Tisno, known for its special location separating the mainland of Sibenik-Knin county from the neighboring island of Murter. Tisno even extends to a large part of the southern part of the island. Tisno can be an ideal destination for families looking for a quiet place, as well as for young people looking for renowned parties and electronic music festivals. Tisno also has a great cultural heritage which manifests itself in its traditional wooden boat building. There are also a good number of beaches where you can cool off.

Image: Tisno Tourist Office/Facebook

Tribunj

Between Tisno and Vodice is the beautiful town of Tribunj, known as a peaceful destination with beautiful beaches, the small islands of Lukovnik and Logorun, its famous regional donkey race, as well as the birthplace of the famous and esteemed pop singer -folk Miso Kovac. . Likewise, Tribunj is a great place to have a coffee or a few beers on its waterfront, ideal at dawn or when the sun goes down in the late afternoon.

Photo: Mario Romulic

Voice

Vodice is only a 16 minute drive from the city and is certainly one of the most popular coastal towns outside of Sibenik during the summer thanks to its spectacular hotels, beaches and resorts. We doubt you really want to leave Vodice, but you’ll want to know that it’s also a transit point for ferries that travel to the beautiful islands of Prvik and Zlarin. Also, if you’re not sure when is the best time to visit Vodice, you might want to go on August 4, when the city’s most important festival, ”Vodička fešta”, traditionally takes place.

Image: Vodice Tourist Board

Primosten

Passing through Sibenik and heading 35 minutes south by car, you may find yourself in one of the most popular destinations not only in the whole county but also on the whole southern Adriatic coast: Primosten . You may not have known that Primosten was once a city on the mainland, but in order to protect the border islet from Ottoman invasion in the mid-16th century, walls and towers were built that eventually connected the islet to the mainland, giving Primosten its distinctive shape of a small peninsula. The beaches near Primosten are simply beautiful, especially Raduca, which is considered one of the most beautiful in the whole country. Primosten is also well known for its spectacular vineyards, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Photo: Tal Laszlo/Flickr

Rogoznica

We will end our list of coastal towns near Sibrnik near Primosten, in a great tourist destination during the summer season: Rogoznica. Perfect for any type of tourist as it has a large number of campsites, hotels, private accommodation, a beautiful marina and countless pristine beaches. Moreover, if anything adds special value to Rogoznica, it is its location which protects it from the winds. Similarly, Rogoznica is also known for its very impressive Dragon’s Eye Lake and also for its Lavender Labyrinth, which you must visit on site.

Image: Rogoznica Tourist Board

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