Villas in Brodarica/Žaborić
Brodarica and Žaborić are small villages on the D8 coast road south of Šibenik, handy for the city and for Krka National Park. Many homes sleep six or more and many have a private pool. Public transport from the airport is slow, so a hire car matters.
- Villas
- 15
- From, per week
- £475
About Brodarica/Žaborić
Brodarica is a village of roughly 2,600 people about 8 km south of Šibenik, facing the island of Krapanj, with a ferry line running across from the village. Žaborić is a much smaller village further along the same road, between Grebaštica and Brodarica, and tourism is its main business. The homes sit close together rather than spread over the hills, so the choice is mostly about which stretch of shore you want to be near. Both villages have their own beaches, as does Grebaštica. Evenings in the villages are low-key; for clubs, people drive to Vodice, about 15 minutes from Šibenik.
Is Brodarica/Žaborić right for you?
- Best for
- Groups of friends or family wanting a pool and a Šibenik base
- Not for you if
- You want to arrive and manage without a car, since there is no direct public transport from Split airport.
Near Brodarica/Žaborić
Šibenik
The city, 8 km north of Brodarica, has the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of St James, built entirely of stone between 1431 and 1536.
Krka National Park
A national park roughly 18 km north of Šibenik, so an easy day out from either village by car.
Krapanj
The island facing Brodarica, reached on ferry line 501 from the village.
Primošten
About half an hour by car from Šibenik, and home to the Aurora night club.
Getting to Brodarica/Žaborić
Šibenik has no airport of its own; Split Airport is about 50 km from the city, and Zadar is the other option. Public transport from Split Airport to Krapanj, via Brodarica, needs changes and takes around four hours, so most visitors hire a car at the airport.
When to go to Brodarica/Žaborić
Šibenik has hot, dry summers and mild, humid winters, with July and August the hottest months and January and February the coldest. High summer is the time for swimming off the village beaches. The cooler months suit sightseeing in Šibenik and a day at Krka, once the summer heat has passed.
Villas in Brodarica/Žaborić
3-star property
3-star property
Rose
Brodarica/Žaborić, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
4
2
0
Air ConBBQDishwasher+7 more
from£68
per night
3-star property
3-star property
3-star property
3-star property
3-star property
3-star property
Marijana
Brodarica/Žaborić, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
5
2
0
Air ConDishwasherMicrowave+8 more
from£109
per night
5-Bedroom Home, Brodarica/Žaborić
Brodarica/Žaborić, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
12
5
0
Air ConBBQParking+12 more
from£594
per night
Villa Marionella in Šibenik
Brodarica/Žaborić, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
8
3
0
Air ConBBQParking+10 more
5-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Brodarica/Žaborić
Brodarica/Žaborić, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
3
2
0
Air ConBBQParking+10 more
from£90
per night
Villa Suncica
Brodarica/Žaborić, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
8
4
0
DishwasherMicrowavePool+9 more
4-star property
4-Bedroom Home, Brodarica/Žaborić
Brodarica/Žaborić, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
6
4
0
Air ConBBQParking+11 more
4-star property
5-Bedroom Home, Brodarica/Žaborić
Brodarica/Žaborić, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
10
5
0
Air ConBBQParking+12 more
from£520
per nightBrodarica/Žaborić villa holidays: questions answered
Is Žaborić or Brodarica better for a villa holiday?
Brodarica is the bigger village, with around 2,600 residents and a ferry across to Krapanj, while Žaborić has about 550 and lives mainly from tourism. The homes are close together, so either gives the same access to the road and Šibenik.
How far is Brodarica from Šibenik?
About 8 km. Brodarica lies south of Šibenik and is reached by the D8 state road, and Žaborić sits on the same road between Grebaštica and Brodarica, so the city is a short drive from both villages.
Can you visit Krka National Park from Brodarica and Žaborić?
Yes. Krka National Park is roughly 18 km north of Šibenik, which is itself 8 km up the road from Brodarica, so it works well as a day trip from either village.
Is Vodice or Brodarica better for nightlife?
Vodice wins, with the Hacienda club, and it is around 15 minutes by car from Šibenik. Brodarica and Žaborić are quiet villages, so plan to drive or take a taxi if you want a late night.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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