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Šibenik Bay is the most protected natural harbor on the Adriatic
Sea. It is 5.40 Nm long and wide in different places from 0.16 to
0.54 Nm. The bay is also the mouth of the river Krka into the sea
and the place where the town of Šibenik is situated.
A narrow, winding channel of St. Ante, 1.62 Nm long, leads from
the open sea to the Šibenik Bay. It's forehead, renaissance
fortress of St. Nikola, is placed on the small island in the place
where the channel meets the open sea. In history the fortress
protected the town and nowadays opens the door to all well-meaning
visitors of the city.
Mandalina Marina is located at 43 ˚ 43.0 'N and 15 ˚ 54.0'E, or
0.2 Nm 120 ° NE from the entrance canal of St. Ante. An advantage
of the marina is its naturally protected position within the
Sibenik Bay, in the bottom of its eastern St. Peter Bay. From the
north it is protected from the wind Bora by Mandalina peninsula,
after which marina was named. The height of the largest wave in
marina is 0.5 m.
Mandalina Marina has 367 berths and 50 dry berths. Marina
provides berth for vessels up to 100 m LOA, as well as wide range
of amenities for yacht owners, their guests and crew members.
Mandalina Marina offers its guests comfortable, quiet and intimate
atmosphere.
In the vicinity of the marina there is a town of Sibenik, well
known for its cultural heritage:
- the famous Cathedral of St. Jakov, from the 15th
century. The construction of the Cathedral lasted for 100 years and
it is listed on UNESCO's list of World Cultural Heritage.
- well preserved medieval old town with 4 fortresses.
- numerous cultural and entertainment events.
Vicinity of Primosten and Vodice, as the most attractive tourist
destinations in the near area, the towns of Zadar and Split, 4
national parks (Krka waterfalls, Kornati, Paklenica and the
Plitvice Lakes) classifies Mandalina Marina's area as ideal
destination for all visitors.