View from a top-floor terrace over the rooftops of Vodice

Vodice & surroundings

What to see and where to have fun: central Dalmatia within an hour.

01 · you are here

Vodice

Hotel Scala d'Oro among the red roofs of Vodice

A lively seaside town with a waterfront promenade, beaches, a marina and summer events. The hotel is close to the centre and the beaches, and in the evening the waterfront is the place for a stroll and a glass of wine.

02 · 9 km

Šibenik

A medieval town of stone streets and four fortresses, with two UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Cathedral of St James and St Nicholas Fortress at the mouth of St Anthony’s Channel.

03 · about 40 min

Krka National Park

Seven travertine waterfalls, boardwalks beside the cascades of Skradinski Buk, the island monastery of Visovac and Roman Burnum.

04 · about 40 min by boat

Kornati National Park

The most indented archipelago in the Mediterranean: 89 islands, islets and reefs with dramatic cliffs facing the open sea. They are best seen from a boat, on a day trip from Vodice.

05 · near Pirovac

Vrana Lake Nature Park

Croatia’s largest natural lake and a bird reserve, with a cycle path around the shore and bird-watching hides.

06 · near Kistanje, Krka NP

Burnum

The arches of a Roman legionary camp and amphitheatre on the edge of the Krka canyon, where history and landscape meet.

Excursions

We organise the experiences

For the bravest, or for those who want peace and quiet: tell us the kind of day you want and we will put it together.

Zipline over the Čikola

The Čikola river runs 46 km from the foot of Mount Svilaja, through a 130 m deep canyon with 298 plant species, caves and medieval forts. Fly over it as free as a bird, in full safety gear.

Jeep safari

Off-road days through central and northern Dalmatia: the Vrana Lake bird reserve, farmhouses with wine tasting, the source of the Cetina, UNESCO-listed vineyards, waterfalls, old mills and early Croatian churches.

Paintball

An adrenaline game that wakes up your fighting spirit and speed, and leaves the stress on the field.

Jet-ski safari

A guided jet-ski tour to untouched beaches, far from the crowds and the heat of town.

Kayak to St Nicholas Fortress

Paddle along St Anthony’s Channel to the UNESCO-listed St Nicholas Fortress, with swims at hidden beaches.

Boat adventure

More than 200 islands in a day: the Kornati cliffs, a swim in the salt lake of Telašćica, the Krka waterfalls and the fortresses of Šibenik.

Food and wine

A visit to a family farm and a local winery, then dinner by the sea at Restaurant Scala.

Frequently asked questions

Getting here & excursions

The hotel is in Vodice, Croatia, at Ulica Lasan Ante Kabalera 22, 22211 Vodice, close to the town centre and the beaches (about a 10-minute walk). Šibenik is 9 km away, Krka and Kornati national parks about 40 minutes, and Split and Zadar roughly an hour’s drive.

Vodice is close to the A1 motorway and on the Adriatic coastal road. Split and Zadar airports are roughly an hour’s drive away, and we can arrange a transfer on request.

Yes. We arrange boat trips through the Šibenik archipelago and to the Kornati, visits to Krka, a zipline over the Čikola canyon, jeep safaris, kayaking, jet-ski safaris and visits to family farms and wineries.

Reserve your stay in Vodice

Book online or send us an enquiry. We are happy to help with special requests, transfers and excursions.

+385 91 301 3000  ·  hotel@scala-vodice.com

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