Ready to discover the fantastic region of Dalmatia ? Here is a short guide to the best places to discover around the villa.
Split (45 min)
The largest city on the Adriatic Coast, Split has been under Roman, Venetian, Austrian, French, Italian, and Yugoslav rule. The Old City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and must-see historic attractions include Diocletian’s Palace, the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, and the striking Grgur Ninski Statue. Take time to stroll along the Riva Harbor, browse through the Green Market, and sample the restaurants and wine cellars. There’s more to explore farther afield in the way of natural beauty, including wineries, beaches, the Blue Cave and Hvar, and Plitvice Lakes National Park, where scenes from “Game of Thrones” were filmed.
Read our full guide to Split
Trogir (20 min)
Trogir was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997 and is home to a number of fascinating historic sights, the best of which is the Cathedral of St Lawrence.
Read our full guide to Trogir | Don’t miss the Trogir Market
Sibenik (50 min)
When you come to Sibenik prepare yourself for a walk through the old town. There is interesting stuff to see there.
Sibenik was first mentioned in 1066., so some attractions are almost a millennium old. But most of them were built during the Venetian rule in period 1412. – 1797.
No other city in Croatia has two UNESCO listed heritage sites, except Sibenik.
Read our Šibenik city guide | Eat at Bava DINING & MORE
Zadar (1h40)
With its Roman ruins, art installations, and white-sand beach, Zadar is one of the most unique resorts along Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, where in-the-know travelers come to feast on seafood, watch dreamy sunsets, and sip cocktails at oceanside bars.
Rogoznica (15 min)
Rogoznica is a small town at the end of North Dalmatia.
This former fishing village is now a well-known tourist destination. The old town center is located on the island connected to the mainland by a bridge and is still very isolated from the rest of the world.
Read our Rogoznica guide | What to do in Rogoznica | Eat at Antonijo
Primošten (25 min)
If you drive a car on Croatian D8 road between Rogoznica and Sibenik, you will hardly fail to notice a small peninsula with unique shape. The place is called Primosten.
Primosten is beautiful and charming town. Being rapidly growing Croatian tourist destination, It’s catchy for visitors who look for a quiet place to spend their holidays. Nevertheless, it does not lack the liveliness of big destinations.
Read our Primošten guide | Eat at Capocesto
Krka (55 min)
The largest part of this amazing river’s course is the national park, which in addition to its natural phenomena abounds with cultural and historical monuments. The most outstanding of these is the Franciscan monastery on the tiny island of Visovac, set in the middle of the lake widening in the river like a precious stone. Within the monastery there is a picture gallery and a church, origins of which are traced back to the 14th century. In the middle of the canyon, upstream of the river, is an interesting Krka Orthodox monastery; while on the high ground above the river several old ruins sit.
The old mills, which have been transformed into small ethnographic museums where one can see how wheat was ground in the olden days, are a popular attraction for visitors. Heritage interpreters are dressed in traditional folk costumes, which is particularly interesting and entertaining for children, who are frequent visitors of the park. However, the main attraction of Krka National Park lies in its seven waterfalls. The widest of these is Roški slap, although Skradinski buk is the biggest and most well known.
Read our Krka National Park guide
Hvar (by boat)
The island of Hvar is the queen of the Croatian Dalmatian islands. It has been famous since the antique because of its important strategic and nautical position, the rich of the various historical periods, the culture and natural monuments and the literature.
Thanks to the mild climate, the warm winters and pleasant summers Hvar receives many guests, scientists and travellers, who are attracted by the dense mediterranean nature, rich tradition and architecture, and nightlife.
Read our ultimate guide to Hvar
Blue Lagoon (by boat)
Blue Lagoon Croatia is a breathtaking tourist destination in Croatia and in the Adriatic Sea.
It is located between Drvenik Veliki Island and two other small islands, Krknjaš Mali, and Krknjaš Veli. The Split harbor, it’s about 14 nautical miles in the southwest.
Rent a boat from Vinišće to explore the Blue Lagoon and nearby islands
