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KNIN REGION ŠIBENIK The Real Dalmatia
Pirovac to Rogoznica and makes up a unique political-economical and geographical trading region. The coastal area is distinguished by the indented coast of the shore and the picturesque archipelago consisting of 242 islands, islets and reefs, of which only 6 are populated (Murter, 5K< FI/L:M IFI/L:M
T - F8Ić, Zlarin (the island of
corals) and Krapanj (the island of sponges). The most popular group of islands is the Kornati, which is located in the south-western part of the county, consisting of 148 islands, islets and cliffs, which because of its natural splendour, cultural-historical inheritance and its unique beauty was pronounced a national park in 1980. The river Krka (75 km) has great signifi-
cance for the counties total economy, especially in tourism. Krka is on phenomenal rocky lime ground, which has unique cascades and canyons that have created miraculous formations of tough barriers. Unique tourist attractions include
he region is located in the northern Dalmatian area where the river Krka flows from the Dinara to the Adriatic Sea, as well as from
the Skradinski Buk waterfall, the Visovac Lake and the little island of Visovac on which the Franciscan monastery St. Archangel is located, along with the restored mills. A section of the river Krka, from Knin to Skradin was pro- nounced a national park in 1985 due to its exceptional natural, scientific and cultural / historic value.
The coastal and offshore area of this region is under the influence of Mediterranean climate (hot and dry summers, mild and humid winters) with a mid-year temperature of 15.7˚C and av- erage daily insolation of seven hours with 886 litres of precipitation per m2 a year.
You can visit ….
The town of Šibenik with the cathedral of St. Jakov which is the masterpiece of the most pop- ular architect and sculptor of the transitive Gothic-Renaissance style, Juraj Dalmatinac. The cathedral together with the well known tourist centre Vodice; the heart of the old town, can also be found on the UNESCO World
Heritage List and is the perfect place for your vacation. Primošten is a truly authentic Dalamt- ian village with its famous wine Babić, tourist resorts and fishermen's villages of Rogoznica and Tribunj on the islands of Murter Betina, Tisno and Jezera, where you can book excursions to Kornati National Park, or enjoy our summer events in the Pirovac town of Skradin, which is one of the oldest towns in Europe from where you can start the adventure to the National park of Krka as well as the traditional old Croatian towns of Knin and Drniš.
Facts about the Region
The olive growing and viticulture has had a leading role in the whole area of Šibenik for centuries,
as well as in the surrounding
settlements such as Vodice and the island of Murter. On the other hand, Primošten has, since its beginning, held the most picturesque and the richest vineyards in the whole area, which speaks volumes mes about the human endeav- ours and struggles with the poor soil.
01. Waterfalls in national park. Krka National Park, Croatia. 70
02. Cathedral of St. James in Sibenik, Croatia. New European Economy
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