Best of Dalmatia - Sibenik, Flavors & Traditions

Beautiful landscapes, rich cultural and historical monuments await you on the Sibenik Riviera. You’ll visit the charming town of Sibenik, meet the locals in the village of Burni and sample a traditional Dalmatian meal.

Sibenik was founded by the Croats more than a thousand years ago. Its well preserved historical center and many of its grand monuments have earned the town, high marks in Croatian construction heritage. Follow your guide through its narrow streets leading to attractive squares where you’ll find modern shop windows intertwined with the classic architecture of centuries gone by. Visit the Cathedral of St. Jacob – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an important architectural monument. Walk past the City Hall, the baroque Orthodox Church, as well as the historic center with its cobbled streets, commercial and crafts center.

Drive inland to the Primosten area and the small picturesque village of Burni, passing interesting landscapes. You’ll be impressed with the ingenuity of the people of this area, who transformed this rocky terrain into an oasis of fertile, hospitable living. Acquaint yourself, with a typical Dalmatian village, its inhabitants and traditions. After visiting some of the village homes, your hosts dressed in national costume will treat you to an authentic lunch and entertain you with local songs and music to complete your genuine Dalmatian experience.