Šibenik-Knin County

Šibenik-Knin County is an administrative region in Dalmatia that stretches along the Adriatic coast and encompasses many islands. The territory combines coastal landscapes with river watersheds and contains multiple national parks with different types of terrain.

The region held strategic importance under various rulers and developed as a major trading hub during the Middle Ages. Modern population patterns emerged through migration and demographic shifts in recent decades.

The territory shows its maritime character through fishing villages and port towns where the sea shapes everyday life and local traditions. Visitors notice this connection in the architecture, local trades, and how communities are organized around the water.

The region offers varied ways to explore, with a network of paths along the coast and inland suitable for different fitness levels. Visitors should prepare for changing conditions depending on the season and planned activities.

On the island of Krapanj, residents practice sea sponge harvesting in shallow waters using simple diving equipment, a craft passed down through generations. This traditional method remains one of the few places where this ancient practice survives in the Mediterranean.

Location: Croatia

Capital city: Šibenik

Shares border with: Zadar County, Split-Dalmatia County

Website: https://sibensko-kninska-zupanija.hr

GPS coordinates: 43.92900,16.06200

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:21