Vodice
A number of years experts and tourist organizations rank Vodice
in the very top of Croatian tourist offer. Common tourist place ten
miles distant from Šibenik is a favorite destination for families
with children, for young and old, because Vodice has something for
all.
As far as from Roman times people have come to habit these areas,
and Vodice have gotten its name by a large quantity of drinking water
that was in this area. Throughout the history rulers of this areas
have changed so we can found today defense walls from the time of
Turkish conquests, old cathedral from 15th century and a beautiful
church of Saint Križa from 1764. in the center of town.
Accommodation in Vodice is various - from hotels, apartments, rooms,
to vacations, camps and family motels. Today's 10000 habitants of
Vodice have dedicated their lives to tourism and to enhancing tourist
offer. Because of their effort quests have on their disposal all sport
fields, a vide choice of water sports, as well as a school of diving
and surfing.
Marina is located in the centre of town and it can accommodate up
to 400 vessels and offers all side services. In order for all generations
to find fun in Vodice, there are discotheques, restaurants, children
playgrounds, and various every-day field trips to regional places
and natural beauties such as National parks Krka and Kornati.
During summer months in Vodice there is a rich hand entertaining (disco
club Hacienda, night clubs, …) and cultural program (folklore, bands,
…).
Vodice have a medical infirmary, post office, gas station, auto service
and tourist office where quests can have all necessary information.
Dear quests, come with full confidence in Vodice. We believe that
you will be also pleased because our quests and coming back from year
to year with smile and satisfaction.
Possible field-trips:
- National park Kornati
- National park Krka
- National park Plitvice
- National park Paklenica
- Park of Nature Lake Vransko
- Island Zlarin (corals), Prvić, Logorun (donkey reservoir)
- Cycling tracks in the region
- Šibenik - cathedral of Saint. Jakov
Sport posibilities / Activities in the region:
Swimming, diving, surfing, sailing, waterskiing, fishing, big game fishing, tennis, mini-golf, walking through nature, bungee jumping, cycling tracks
Summer activities:
May:
Day of town (01.-05.05)
June:
International children festival
Cultural Summer
July:
Lady of Carmel, concert
Theatrical Summer
Seaside jazz festival (28.-31.07)
Cultural Summer
August:
Donkey race (Tribunj)
Vodice party (04.08)
Theatrical Summer
Evenings of clasical music
Evening of Dalmatian bands
Cultural Summer
September:
Party for the end of the summer