The Šibenik area is characterized by cultural and historical monuments, preserved nature and crystal clear sea. Two national parks, the Šibenik Bay, an archipelago of 242 islands, islets and reefs make a great natural potential and an opportunity for the development of tourism that will take care of the protection of these resources.
The almost thousand-year-old city of numerous cultural monuments is best known for the Cathedral of St. James from the 16th century, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The city of Mediterranean heritage, with the largest preserved old town, a grid of narrow winding streets and numerous churches and monasteries, is surrounded by four fortresses, the most famous of which is St. Michael's Fortress - Croatian Cultural Attraction of 2014.
The Šibenik area has an accommodation capacity of 12 600 beds. More than two thirds of the capacities are in private accommodation (72%). The hotel capacity is 3500 beds, of which 80% belongs to Amadria Park Resort.
Šibenik has six four-star hotels, three three-star hotels, six hostels and one motel. In 2014, Šibenik was visited by 217 517 guests who realized 1 066 454 overnight stays.
The average stay of tourists is 5.1 days.
Šibenik is also known as an excellent and one of the most protected natural harbours on the Adriatic. There are 700 berths in the surrounding marinas.
Tourism is a growing business branch of Šibenik’s economy and it represents an opportunity for potential partners.
