The first settlement referred to the area of Vodice dates back from the prehistoric age. Further on, it seems that one of the main Roman roades went through this area, making it later move to the coastline. This coastline will later on become a point of largest export of fresh drinking water during the 19th Century.

Therefore, it is no surprise that this relatively small place had at that time already one of the largest "Rivas" (coast built in stone), quite unproportioned to the town's own size. The "Riva" was place that besides the trade, was home to everyday life of the locals. Water is a phenomenon related since ever to Vodice. Finally, that is how its name had derived (voda - Croatian word for water). Today, the very center of Vodice is a square named The square of Wells, in honor to the great history that came out of them. If you throw in it a coin for luck today, while your vacation is not over you will find your wish already coming true.

During the centuries, Vodice were being attacked in various occasions, mostly from the Turks. In the newer history as well, Vodice people were defending this area during the Croatian Independance war of the 90s. Today, the proud habitants occupy mostly with tourism business, that has been present here in organized form for over 50 years now. The rich history has left also the trace in the number of old summer mansions that were build by the aristocrats of Šibenik in the past.

An interesting note from the Vodice past

Meet the Vodice Žudije, the highlight of Easter week. This is what will linger in your memory for a long time! Žudije are the guardians of the Christ’s grave and they commemorate the event of his resurrection during the Holy week. Every year, 13 honorary local men from Vodice dress up in the uniforms of Roman soldiers, and play a scene of 12 guardians and the Judah. Vodice is among the pioneer places in maintaining this tradition alive today and even converting it lately into a new event: the Žudije Festival.

Monuments:

• The Church of the Holy Cross
• The Tower of Čorić
• The Church of the Madonna of Karmel on Okit (with the pilgrimage route counts 14 chappels)
• The House of Vodice Music Ansamble
• The narrowest street in Vodice: Kinkležova street