Šibenik is located in the central Adriatic, in a picturesque, indented bay where the Krka, one of Croatia's most beautiful karst rivers, flows into the sea.
Today, with 46,332 inhabitants, Šibenik is the administrative, political, economic, and socio-cultural center of Šibenik-Knin County.
The island part of Šibenik-Knin County consists of 242 islands, islets, and reefs. The most numerous island group is the Kornati, which are renowned worldwide for their extraordinary beauty.
The Šibenik area is characterized by a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and dry, mild winters. In most of the Šibenik region, the bora and sirocco winds blow, while a refreshing maestral wind blows along the coastal belt.
Šibenik is known for its cultural and historical landmarks and natural beauty, and it boasts two UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Cathedral of St. James and the fortress of St.
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Nicholas, as well as two national parks, Krka and Kornati. The city is home to four fortresses: St. Michael's, Barone, St. John's, and St. Nicholas, which sits on the seaward side and offers a stunning view of St. Anthony's Channel and the city of Šibenik itself.
