Guidebook for Skradin

Skradin’s small but picturesque Marina is the most beautiful part of town, and perfect for a lazy stroll. It doesn’t take long to cover, but you’ll surely be enticed by one of its waterside restaurants or cafés. In summer, the section of road from the marina to the bus stop is lined with stalls selling local goods such as honey, wine, fruits, nuts, figs, olive oil, and more.

The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Crkva Male Gospe) sits at the tiny town center of Skradin. The baroque church dates to the 18th century and was built on the base of an older church which was destroyed by the Turks.

A few minutes’ walk east of Skradin bus stop and the main parking lot, Skradin Beach is a lovely stretch of pebbles along the river. The water is very clear here, and it’s the perfect place to lounge in the sun in summer. There’s also some permanent umbrellas and a small playground for kids.

The small Fortress of Turina atop the hill at the center of Skradin dates to Medieval times. It was constructed during the rule of Pavao Šubić (1273 – 1312) on the site of an ancient city.

If you’re a foodie or into baking, you may have even heard of Skradin before, thanks to the local specialty Skradin cake. Although endless debates about certain ingredients (orange zest, lemon zest, Maraschino, mint, cinnamon) still exist, it is believed that only a few women from Skradin still have the original recipe. The base is made with eggs, sugar, rose liqueur, honey, and ground walnuts. After it has been baked, the cake is glazed with a combination of dark chocolate, milk, and butter, and it is then garnished with chopped and whole walnuts.