REVIEWS
D-RESORT SIBENIK Sibenik, Croatia
It remains a mystery how Sibenik, with its charming Old Town, cafe-lined promenade and dreamy blue seascapes, has managed to stay under the radar up until now. But thanks to D-Resort Sibenik, recently opened by the stunning marina, things are about to get a whole lot livelier. Modernist without being chilly, with interiors of pure white concrete, glass and wood, D-Resort Sibenik makes a snazzy statement on the crystal-blue Dalmatian coast. The first luxury resort to stake its claim on the area, it’s a sophisticate’s sanctuary with simple, stark lines and high-end design incorporated into a natural Mediterranean landscape. The 63 rooms, six suites and three Exclusive Villas are smart and elegant and most have sea views. A trip to Sibenik is a little like going back in time. In
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the old town chic boutiques blend with the dramatic architecture of vanished centuries. Cobbled lanes lead to historical wonders such as Croatia’s top architectural monument of the
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age, the Cathedral of St James, a triple-nave basilica dating back to 1298. Nearby lie the wide open wonders of Krka National Park, home to many jaw-dropping sights including a series of 17 waterfalls in a 450-metre stretch. The Exclusive Villas are over 1,600 square feet, decorated with minimalist Italian furnishings, two en-suite bedrooms, living and dining room, private terrace with dining table and sunbeds.
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They are also soundproofed for those who prefer their holiday fun to be uninhibited. There are four bars and lounges dotted around the hotel: the Hotel Roof Exclusive Lounge, Yacht Club Bar, the Pool Bar and the Lobby Bar. The hotel’s top floor restaurant serves up deliciously Mediterranean flavours in front of views of the Adriatic Sea and Sibenik Old Town. Water sports or diving sessions at D-Resort Sibenik give a glimpse of the rich underwater world of the Adriatic. Guests can rent motor yachts or sailing boats at the nearby D-Marin Mandalina marina to explore the hidden bays and islands of the Sibenik Archipelago and Kornati National Park. Private excursions to the islands are recommended as are rafting and kayaking on local rivers Cetina and Zrmanja. For the food-focused there are culinary and
wine excursions in the old town. HOW MUCH: B&B prices for a Superior Sea View Room start at €260 a night. D-Resort Sibenik is a 40-minute drive from Zadar and Split international airports. It is also easily accessible by yacht.
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