St. Anthony Channel

St. Anthony Channel, also known as «the Šibenik Channel», is part of a wider area «Channel – Port», a significant landscape protected in 1974. It is more than 2000 metres long and between 140 and 220 metres wide.[1] The cannel divides Šibenik from near Adriatic Sea. It has become popular since walking trail was built alongside channel.[2] The place is perfect for a variety of activities such as biking, walking, swimming and sightseeing.The most beautiful attractions of the channel include St. Nicholas Fortress, located at the entrance of the channel, and St Anthony Cave, located in the middle of the channel.[3] There is a viewpoint with panoramic view of Šibenik near the cave.

St Nicholas Fortress
St Nicholas Fortress located at the entrance to the channel
Entrance to St. Anthony cave
Entrance to St. Anthony cave

References

  1. "Turistička valorizacija kanala Sv. Ante u Šibeniku". www.kanal-svetog-ante.com. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
  2. "St. Anthony Channel". www.sibenik-croatia.com.
  3. "St Anthony's Channel". www.sibenik-tourism.hr.

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