SKRADIN, a town and port on the right bank of the Krka river, 16-odd km north of Sibenik; population 726. Chief occupations include farming, viniculture, vegetable growing and tourism. Upstream, not far from Skradin, a bridge spans over the Krka. Skradin lies on the regional road. It has Skradin ACI Marina. Skradin, the headquarters of Krka National Park, is one of the oldest Croatian settlements with the status of a town (2nd c. BC). Situated not far from the world phenomenon Skradinski Buk, where the Krka river flows with tranquillity, it represents the centre of life from the early ancient times. The well-maintained public beach, good-quality accommodation, famous specialities (risotto, seafood) and wines (Debit, Plavina), a model mari-cultural farm and the marina make Skradin a destination of many tourists, particularly nature enthusiasts and lovers of natural phenomena. On the first Saturday in August Skradin hosts a gathering of the Dalmatian harmony-singing groups. The Nativity of the Virgin Mary (8th September) and the St. Jerome's Day (30th of September), commemorating the patron saint of Skradin, represent special festivities. As the headquarters of Krka National Park, Skradin is the starting point for ships transporting the visitors. Skradin ACI Marina disposes of 220 berths in the sea.
SKRADIN, a town and port on the right bank of the Krka river, 16-odd km north of Sibenik; population 726. Chief occupations include farming, viniculture, vegetable growing and tourism. Upstream, not far from Skradin, a bridge spans over the Krka. Skradin lies on the regional road. It has Skradin ACI Marina.
