The city of Split is situated in the warmest region of the northern Mediterranean coast. It is at the very centre of the Adriatic eastern coast. For more than 1,700 years, the city has been receiving its fresh water from the nearby Jadro and Žrnovnica Rivers. Our mild climate, with 2700 sunny hours per year, makes the city a wind-sheltered oasis where one can enjoy the sun even in wintertime. Split is also the industrial, university, cultural and business centre of the region.
Because of its central location and a history that spans more than 1,700 years, Split has a rich variety of cultural, archeological and historical monuments. The crown jewel is The Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace. Just outside the northern gate of the Palace is sculptor Ivan Mestrovic’s famous monumental statue of Grgur Ninski where you can join the millions of travellers who come here to have their photo taken and have rub his toe for "good luck".
The city is full of sports clubs, beaches (the city’s sandy Bacvice beach is the most known), restaurants, disco clubs, museums, palaces and cultural events.
When you’d like to explore outside the city, you can take a ferry to the beautiful islands of Brač, Hvar, Korčula, Vis and Šolta. Their rich cultural and historic heritage dates back to pre-historic times. Enjoy unique gastronomy, beautiful beaches and bays, crystal blue sea and the hospitality of the local people. A visit to the islands will be a holiday you will always remember.
Bol on the island of Brač is where you can find the well-known Zlatni rat (Golden Cape) beach, whose shape changes depending on the direction of the wind and waves. Composed primarily of limestone and dolomite, the quarries of the island of Brac have been a source of stone for building decorative stonework for centuries.
Island of Hvar is consider to be one of the 10 most beautiful islands in the world with its vast fields of lavender, ancient olive trees and vineyards, in pristine harmony between man and nature.
Further more to the south you can explore Marko Polo's island of Korcula (the world's famous seafarer and adventurer), with its cultural and historical heritage , crystal clear sea and preserved customs such as Moreska sword dance which symbolizes a battle between Christians and Moslems.
The island of Vis is know for its beautiful limpid waters and a protected submarine world rich with sunken ships and magic images that have existed for centuries. Sail out to nameless bays, to Biševo, to the Blue Cave, famous for its unique reflection of shades of blue and silver.
Solta Island is made up of limestone and sedimentary rocks. Only 1,500 people call the island of Solta home and live by fishing, olive growing, farming, wine production, fruit growing and tourism. Solta produces one of the best honies in Europe, made from locally-grown rosemary.
Only 10kms from Split are the ruins of Salona, the one-time capital of Roman Dalmatia where more than 60 000 citizens lived; and the craggy-top fortress of Klis, an Ottoman bastion for 150 years.
The beautiful mediaeval town of Trogir is a very popular tourist destination and its cathedral is one of the most beautiful in Croatia and the winding streets bordered by tall stone houses are breath taking. Trogir is listed in the register of UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage sites, but is by no means a museum town.
South of Split rising directly above beautiful beaches is the massif of Biokovo Nature Park of which it is said that "its feet are in the sea, and its forehead in lightning." Its peak of Sveti Juraj (St. George), standing 1762 metres above sea level, offers a clear view on sunny days to the most distant islands on the open sea.
The old pirate city of Omiš, along with Cetina river and its canyon of magnificent beauty is an unforgettable experience. The city is know as the best place for rafting in all of Dalmatia.
The small city of Sinj and the district of Cetina, bordered by Svilaja and Kamesnica is rich with waters, woods and fertile soil. In memory of glorious Croatian victory over Turkish troops, the people of Sinj have celebrated festival every first Sunday of August for almost three centuries called the Alka. Young riders in period costumes remember their brave ancestors with a chivalrous horse-riding and skills competition.
Entering further inland you will come across many charming villages, each one with a story of its own. Regardless of where your interests lie--in nature, the mountains, the river--or in history which has left its traces, you will constantly be entertained. A simple piece of wood, a carving knife, spade or scythe, working in the fields or vineyard, feeding the farm animals, will not only give you an opportunity to forget your everyday life, but will be a memorable way to spend an unusual day.
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