Grebaštica

Grebaštica is a picturesque village 15km far from Sibenik, situated alongside the Adriatic tourist road, in the deep bay of Ostrica peninsula, was first mentioned as early as in 1298 as Grebac. During the Roman times here was a settlement and some rests testify its existence like some buildings and a stone lid of the Roman sarcophagus found in the local graveyard close to the St.Peter and St.Mary's church. Near the peninsula Ostrica the rests of the St.Spirit's church from 1669 were found. But the most impressive monument of this area is the stone wall with the gun holes in it built in 1497. It is 6-9m high and 60-80cm wide and it crosses the entire peninsula and its purpose was the protection of the inhabitants from the Turks. Today, although most of the inhabitants work in Sibenik, traditional jobs of olivegowing and cattle breeding are still preserved. A very significant role in its economy plays tourism which becomes better and better each year. This place situated in a deep bay with crystal clear sea, offers you a peaceful holiday. Alongside the Adriatic tourist road there are numerous inns with Dalmatian specialities and the accomodation is offered in comfortable family houses, private rooms, apartments and the camp sites.