Šibenik is the main town, and, along with its Cathedral of St. Jacob, stands as testimony to the historical importance of this part of Europe. The Cathedral is unique on a global scale for many reasons and included in UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites. The magnificent Kornati islands give their name to the national park containing 89 uninhabited islands, which are part of the Šibenik archipelago.
Even if you only gaze at them from the campsites located on neighbouring islands or along the coast of this region, you will realise that they are a real gem, which also captivated George Bernard Shaw, the famous writer. It was he who wrote that ‘On the last day of Creation God desired to crown His work, and thus created the Kornati Islands out of tears, stars and breath.’ The closest place to these islands is the island of Murter, which is the largest and most densely populated island of Šibenik-Knin county, and is connected to the mainland by a moveable bridge. Together with the Kornati archipelago, it forms the largest island municipality in the Mediterranean. In the inland part of the region is the Krka National Park, where the karstic river of the same name is one of the most beautiful in Croatia. The river and its surroundings are home to distinctive flora and fauna, some of which live in the numerous caves. Along its journey of 75 kilometres through the picturesque, deep canyon, the river Krka forms very beautiful waterfalls: Bilušića Buk, Miljacka, Brljan, Rošnjak, Manojlovački Slap, Roški Slap and Skradinski Buk. On a boat trip in the park, you can also visit Visovac, a small island where a Franciscan Monastery is located. You can also visit Skradin Buk via the waterways from Skradin, a small town famous for its marina and visited by celebrities.
