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Šibenik is best explored on foot through its historic center, while bike rental systems and boat lines to nearby beaches and islands are available for exploring the wider area. Integrated public bus transport and taxi services ensure quick travel between key locations such as fortresses and beaches.
How to explore Šibenik: All options in one place
A guide to getting around Šibenik. From easy walks through stone streets and cycling to authentic city boat lines and modern public transport.
Easy walking
Šibenik is, above all, a city best explored on foot. Its historic center, full of narrow streets and famous Šibenik stairs, is a pedestrian zone where every step reveals a new historical story. A walk along the waterfront offers a beautiful view of the channel and the boats, while the climb toward the fortresses rewards you with unforgettable vistas. For those looking for longer routes, the St. Anthony’s Channel promenade offers a perfect blend of recreation and enjoyment of nature right by the sea.
By bike
Exploring Šibenik on two wheels is becoming increasingly popular thanks to well-maintained paths and bike rental systems. Whether you use your own bike or one from the city's rental system, you can easily tour the city districts or head toward the Šubićevac forest. For adventurers, the surroundings of Šibenik offer numerous cycling routes that lead through olive groves and vineyards in the hinterland or along the coast toward nearby places like Brodarica and Zablaće. Bike rental service in Šibenik:
- Type: mountain bikes and modern e-bikes
- Address: Stube Petra Kaera 2, 22000, Šibenik
- Phone: 097 671 3939
- Type: Standard mechanical city bikes and a few electric models
- Locations:
- Obala hrvatske mornarice 1, 22000, Šibenik
- Ul. Stjepana Radića 103, 22000, Šibenik
- Prilaz tvornici 35, 22000, Šibenik
- Ul. Velimira Škorpika 23, 22000, Šibenik
Boat transport to nearby beaches
During the summer season, regular boat service to the popular city beaches of Jadrija and Martinska departs from the Šibenik waterfront. The route to Jadrija is operated by the boat "Zelena laguna", while passengers traveling to Martinska are transported by the boat "Avalon". You can check the detailed sailing schedule for both destinations at the timetable.
Boat transport to the islands
Šibenik is the starting point for beautiful islands such as Zlarin, Prvić, Kaprije, and Žirje. Boats (Jadrolinija) depart from the waterfront right next to the bus station. Tickets can be purchased at the office on the waterfront (address: Obala hrvatske mornarice 4) or online.
Bus transport
Public transport within the administrative boundaries of Šibenik is fully integrated with Google Maps, allowing for easy real-time route planning. For travel outside of Šibenik (to surrounding towns in the county), ŠIK busis the provider, with their timetable available at this link. It is important to note that for both types of transport, the main departure point is Šibenik Bus Station.
Taxi
Taxi services in Šibenik are available 24/7 and are the fastest way to travel between city neighborhoods, beaches, and the more distant historical fortresses. The main and busiest taxi ranks in the city are located at key transport hubs: right next to the Šibenik Bus Station, on the city waterfront (near the Krka pier), and near the main city square, Poljana.
