The Krka and the Adriatic embrace each other with varying intensity from Skradin all the way to the Šibenik Channel. This brackish water is ideal for various organisms, as it is rich in nutrients brought in by both the sea and the river. That is why, as you sail upstream from Šibenik, you will see numerous shellfish farms—primarily for mussels, oysters, and scallops. In the Šibenik region, mussels are called pidoće. This is a beloved, accessible, nutritious, and traditional local staple to which the Šibenik Tourist Board has dedicated an event called Pidoća and Debit are a perfect match.

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Its location on both the river and the sea makes Šibenik an ideal base for excursions to two national parks: the marine one, Kornati National Park, and the river one, Krka National Park.

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A scientific fun fact: The Krka River estuary is a unique, globally recognized natural phenomenon within the Dalmatian karst. Because the tidal range in the Adriatic Sea is small, the lighter river water of the Krka rests gently on top of the denser seawater, creating a sharp boundary that separates the brackish layer from the marine layer—meaning the brackish water literally sits on top of the sea. And Šibenik sits on both of these waters (though locals, like all Dalmatians, will insist that the sea is not "water").