Villas in Šibenik
Šibenik suits groups who want a stone old town and the Krka waterfalls close by, with a pool and air conditioning in many homes. The homes are scattered around the town rather than in it, so a car is needed.
- Villas
- 42
- From, per week
- £242
About Šibenik
Šibenik is a town of about 31,000 people where the Krka river flows into the Adriatic. The Cathedral of St James, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built entirely of stone, without mortar or wood, between 1431 and 1536, rises over the orange rooftops of the old town. Four fortresses look out over the city, the sea and the nearby islands, with St John's at 115 metres above the old town and St Nicholas on the island of Ljuljevac at the entrance to the St Anthony Channel. Our homes are spread widely around the town, so few are close to the centre. Many have a pool and nearly all have air conditioning. The city beaches are never empty in summer.
Is Šibenik right for you?
- Best for
- Groups with a car who want history plus Krka
- Not for you if
- You want to walk to the old town and the sea from the house.
Near Šibenik
Krka National Park
Waterfalls and cultural monuments roughly 18 km north of Šibenik, with Skradinski buk the largest in the park.
St Nicholas Fortress
A UNESCO-listed Venetian fortress on the island of Ljuljevac, at the entrance to the St Anthony Channel.
Split
About 80 km southeast along the Adriatic Highway, a possible day out and the nearer airport.
Zadar
About 79 km northwest by the same highway, with its own airport about 70 km from Šibenik.
Getting to Šibenik
Šibenik has no airport. Split airport is about 50 km away and Zadar airport about 70 km, so most visitors fly to one of them and drive the Adriatic Highway. You need a car for the scattered homes and for Krka.
When to go to Šibenik
Summers are hot and dry, and the city beaches are never empty, so book early for July and August. Winters are mild and humid. The International Children's Festival, with workshops, plays and other activities for children, takes place in town every summer.
Villas in Šibenik
3-star property
Katarina 1
Šibenik, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
4
1
0
Air ConBBQMicrowave+7 more
from£41
per night
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Lavanda
Šibenik, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
4
1
0
Air ConDishwasherParking+6 more
from£68
per night
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Katarina 5
Šibenik, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
6
3
0
Air ConBBQDishwasher+8 more
from£70
per night
3-star property
Katarina 3
Šibenik, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
4
1
0
Air ConBBQMicrowave+7 more
from£41
per night
3-star property
Katarina 2
Šibenik, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
4
1
0
Air ConBBQMicrowave+7 more
from£41
per night
3-star property
3-star property
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4-star property
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Villa Ocean Breeze
Šibenik, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
9
4
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+12 more
3-star property
Dudu
Šibenik, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
2
1
0
Air ConDishwasherMicrowave+4 more
from£58
per night
3-star property
Šibenik villa holidays: questions answered
Is Šibenik a good base for visiting Krka?
Yes. Krka National Park lies roughly 18 km north of the city, and its largest waterfall is Skradinski buk. The park also holds cultural and historical monuments as well as its falls.
Is Šibenik better than Split for a villa holiday?
For Krka and old stone streets, it is. Šibenik has a cathedral on the UNESCO list and Krka about 18 km north, while Split is about 80 km away by the Adriatic Highway, so Split's sights are a full day out from here.
Which airport for Šibenik?
Split, about 50 km away, or Zadar, about 70 km. Šibenik has no airport of its own, so either way you finish the trip by road along the coast.
Are there beaches in Šibenik?
Some, and they get busy. The city beaches are never empty in summer, and Banj beach looks across to the St Anthony Channel. Homes are spread widely around the town, so check the distance to the water.
Do homes near Šibenik have a pool?
Quite a lot do. Many have a pool and nearly all have air conditioning, which helps in the hot, dry summers. Some also have a garden.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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