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THINGS TO DO
At Animare Villas Croatia, we create seamless and unforgettable experiences in a setting of luxury and natural beauty. Explore our Things to do guide and discover the best of Croatia—from stunning beaches to thrilling adventures.
THINGS TO DO
OVERVIEW
Rogoznica, a warm and quiet town at the end of North Dalmatia.
It extends for almost 50 km of coastline, and it’s the perfect place to relax with your family and friends. Eager boaters are drawn to one of the safest and loveliest ports on the Adriatic. Gravel and rock fill the beaches, and each district offers numerous hidden beaches in small coves.
MARINA FRAPA
Marina Frapa offers a blend of modern elegance and exceptional service, ensuring a relaxing and memorable stay year-round. At its heart lies an artificial island with top-tier facilities, including a reception, control tower, service areas, and a 396-meter transit jetty for mega yachts. The marina features 10 jetties with 460 berths, 150 dry berths, hotels, pools, a sports center, and a conference hall, all spread across 136,000 m². With 24-hour vessel surveillance and video monitoring, Marina Frapa guarantees both luxury and security for its guests.
NATIONAL PARK KORNATI
National Park Kornati consists of 89 uninhabited islands, islets and rocks in an area of only seventy square kilometres. Due to the dangers of navigating through this maze of rocks, the Kornati feature many old lighthouses and islands such as Blitvenica and Sestrice, which are nowadays a destination for adventure-seeking travellers.
Kornati National Park is located at a distance of only 20 nautical miles from Rogoznica. From Rogoznica to the Kornati National Park you can go by private boat or rented boat, and during the summer season also by organized day trips at the excursion boats from Rogoznica.
VOTIVE SANCTUARY OF OUR LADY OF THE CHAPEL
According to legend, in 1722 a fisherman named John Bogavčić-Tuburko, working in the area of the Cape Gradina, saw a strange light. When he approached the rock from which the light was emanating, he found a picture of Our Lady resting on it, a depiction of Mary visiting her cousin Elizabeth. He took the picture home and stored it in a trunk, but it mysteriously returned to the same place on the rock. This repeated three times. Soon the villagers and their priest decided to build a chapel on the site, and a ceremony that continues today was established in 1776.
KRKA NATIONAL PARK
With its seven travertine waterfalls at a total height of 242 metres and the Skradinski Buk, the largest travertine barrier in Europe, the Krka National Park is a natural and karstic phenomenon. The island of Visovac with its Franciscan church and monastery is also worth visiting.
National Park Krka is located at a distance of only 40 kilometers from Rogoznica. From Rogoznica to the NP Krka you can go by car or take very attractive, organized trip with excursion boat wich is available from Rogoznica during the summer season.
MIRACULOUS AND MYSTICAL CAPE PLANKA
Cape Planka, the easternmost point of the Adriatic, is a dramatic meeting place of winds, cyclones, and sea currents, dividing the northern and southern Adriatic. Here, towering waves crash against the shore, while at times, the sea remains perfectly still—a breathtaking natural spectacle unlike any other. Its influence extends to Dalmatia’s climate, making Rogoznica notably drier in summer, with just 60 mm of rainfall per month, nearly three times less than nearby Split and Šibenik.
DRAGON’S EYE LAKE
Lake Dragon’s Eye is a rare geohydromorphological phenomenon on the Adriatic, known for its unique flora and fauna shaped by its distinct physical and chemical properties. Located on the Gradina peninsula, it spans 10,000 square meters and reaches depths of 15 meters, surrounded by cliffs up to 24 meters high. Though it has no visible connection to the sea, water seeps through limestone cracks, creating an environment rich in hydrogen sulfide. This has drawn comparisons to the Black Sea and Norway’s Framvaren Fjord, making it a fascinating subject for scientists and explorers alike.
MUSEUM IN THE SEA
Cape Planka, known for its fierce jugo and bura winds, has long been one of the most dangerous sailing routes on the Adriatic. In the first century BC, a Roman ship carrying 150 amphorae of wine sank in the Bay of Gornji Muli, its wreckage still resting 20 meters below the surface. Centuries later, in 1942, the Italian transport ship Nuncio met a similar fate, torpedoed by a British submarine. With numerous shipwrecks from different eras, the waters around Rogoznica serve as a fascinating underwater museum, rich in history for both scholars and explorers.
OUTDOOR MARINE AQUARIUM
Enjoy in the unique marine outdoor aquarium. “Entrance” is free.
Operating: 31. 4. – 30.10., 0-24 h