The fortress of St. Nicholas is located on a small island, it was built in the XVI century to protect the city from attack from the sea. To get to the fortress is not so easy, but it's worth it.

The road to it passes through a small village Zablace, on the way to the village you will find a small lake situated in a picturesque location. At the end of the route you will be taken to the sea, where everyone will have the opportunity to swim.

To get to the castle itself you need to go several water bridges and the small island. The jumper is located between the shore and the island is the most difficult part of the journey. Here you have to change the shoes, because the crossing of the river in the month of June will be ankle-deep in water. The bottom of in this place is strewn with sharp and slippery stones. Usually tourists are warned about the need to take spare shoes. For this purpose perfectly suitable rubber sandals and special footwear for swimming.

The island on which are the ruins of various military installations in length is about one hundred meters, he is completely covered with pine trees which provide shade and hiding the remains of buildings. After seeing the ruins, you can relax in the shade of pine trees and enjoy the warm sea breeze. The second jumper between the fortress and the island quickly is overcome, there is almost no water, can move large stones. Then you will just have to climb the hill and you will see the fortress of St. Nicholas.

The fortress was built of white stone, at the top of the hill there are several buildings for military purposes. You can explore the castle from below. The Central wall of white stone, there are columns with carved ornament and architectural elements. Also the tourists have the opportunity to climb to the roof of the fortress and explore the local beauty from a height.