Villas for rent in Sibenik
Croatian villas with swimming pool for rent in Sibenik
Sibenik was first mentioned in 1066 and is thus the oldest city in Croatia. Sibenik is located on the Croatian coast, more precisely at the mouth of the river Krka. The city is surrounded by a total of four fortresses, which illustrate the strength of the city. Dominating is the St. Michael Fortress, while the St. John, St. Nikolas and the Subicevac fortresses are less conspicuous.
The climate of the city is Mediterranean with very hot and dry summers and relatively mild winter months. The city is relatively small with 35,000 inhabitants.
The kitchen in Sibenik generally corresponds to the Croatian cuisine, where above all different meat and fish specialties, hearty stews and soups as well as bacon, ham and cheese in addition to local wine or herbal brandy dominate the menu.
Of course, every Croatian region also has its own specialties, and in Sibenik, of course, seafood and fish dishes are the center of attention.
Getting to Sibenik
Sibenik is a classic coastal town easily accessible by bus, car or plane.
The traffic connections with all other parts of Croatia are very good. Those arriving by plane can either arrive at
Zadar or Split airport and then take the bus to Sibenik.
Arrival by car is best done by the highway - exit Sibenik. A bit longer, but more beautiful is the coastal road.
What you can discover in Sibenik
The townscape of Sibenik is picturesque and historically interesting. The Cathedral of St. James is certainly a very special gem. For their construction only stones from the island of Brac were used, and completely without binding material.
The cathedral was built between the 15th and 16th centuries on the old main square of Sibenik. To visit the church, admission must be paid.
On the main square you can also find the town hall, which was built in the 16th century.
The entire old town of Sibenik is absolutely worth seeing and you should not miss a leisurely stroll through the streets. One finds on the walk 24 churches, some of which are not used as churches but as museums and galleries.
In Sibenik there are also several monasteries worth seeing, in particular the monastery of St. Lawrence with its unique Medieval-Mediterranean garden stands out.
If you are interested in birds of prey, you should visit the falconry seven kilometers outside of Sibenik. In this center one can enjoy bird watching of all kinds of birds of prey. The center looks after injured, hungry birds and birds that are threatened with extinction.
What to do in Sibenik
There are plenty of things to do around Sibenik. Thanks to its excellent geographical location near the city, you will find several Croatian national parks. The nearest national park is the Krka National Park, where you can swim, among other things.
Also, the Kornati National Park - a group of island, far from civilization and noise, is in relative proximity.
If you like hiking in the mountains, you should visit Paklenica National Park, which is part of the Velebit Mountains.
Also worth a visit are the Vraner See landscapes.
From Sibenik you can also visit some larger cities, such as Split, Trogir or Zadar.
Those who prefer quiet, for the smaller coastal towns, such as Vodice, Biograd na moru, Primosten, Rogoznica are just the right address.
And, of course, athletes will not be left out too, because in and around Sibenik you can do such beautiful things as diving, riding, climbing, hiking and cycling on the trails in Sibenik, the island of Zirje and around Zaton. Sailing and kayaking trips are also a popular option. Action fans can find nearby paintball and bungee jumping.
Why use Villsy?
With Villsy you will find beautiful beach villas with swimming pool and all kinds of comfortable facilities. The cottages are handpicked and meet the highest standards. The villas are checked regularly, so that visitors can be really sure to find everything as promised. In addition, the guests have a 24/7 service available, which is friendly and competent with all questions and possible problems aside. The villas with pool can be easily reserved online.
With Villsy your Croatia vacation will be a guaranteed success!