Bilice: Holiday Apartments and Houses
Bilice lies on the shore of Lake Prokljan, a cryptodepression in the lower river system of the Krka. The water in the lower layers is saline, while the surface water is fresh.
Lake Prokljan is a cryptodepression: its surface lies above sea level, while its bottom lies below it.
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Nature
Lake Prokljan is connected to the sea by a narrow channel leading towards the port of Šibenik.
The lake, located on the shore of Bilice, lies within the protected significant landscape of the Krka River; this protection has been in place since September 1968.
Culture and History
At Dedića Punta in Bilice, on the southeastern shore of Prukljan, are the protected remains of an early Christian basilica from the 6th century.
The 15th-century Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary stands on Pomišljaj Hill. It is also called Our Lady of Pomišljaj and overlooks Bilice and Prukljan.
The remains of an old church dedicated to Saint Stephen have been preserved on the island of Stipanac in Lake Prokljan. In Bilice and the surrounding places, Stipanac is locally known as Gavan’s court.
Activities
Debeljak Hill above Bilice is used for hiking and offers views of Bilice and Prukljan.
Cyclists can follow the roads along Lake Prukljan through fields, olive groves and vineyards to the Pomišljaj viewpoint.
The bays of Vrulje and Stubalj are designated in Bilice as the main bays for mooring boats.
Local
At Ribarska noć, held every summer in Bilice, locals and visitors can sample freshly prepared Prukljan specialties. These include eel, freshwater sardines, mussels from the channel, sea bass and gilthead sea bream.
Bilice is also associated with a local craft beer festival held in August.
Bilice is connected by bus services with Zagreb, Šibenik, Zadar and Split.
For the higher-level travel overview: Municipality of Šibenik.
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