Today Dalmatia is one of the main resort areas of Croatia. There is a mild climate, 285 sunny days a year, and sea water, due to its exceptional purity and high content of iodine, salts and other elements, has medicinal properties. In this part of the country there are two of the seven national parks of Croatia - Kornati and Krka, as well as the Biokovo Nature Park. Another important plus - in Central Dalmatia the best strip of beaches in mainland Croatia: small pebbles and pines, close to the water.
Major resorts:
- Sibenik Region
- Vodice, Sibenik, Primosten
- Split Region
- Trogir, Split, Podgora, the islands of Brač and Hvar
- Makarska Riviera
- Brela, Baska Voda, Makarska and Tučepi
How to get to
Flight to Split, time in flight - about 3 hours.
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Interesting facts
One of the largest resort regions of Croatia is the Middle Dalmatia. The region includes a fairly large part of the mainland, mainly around the Cetina River. Central Dalmatia is the central part of the Adriatic coast of Croatia, which lies between the cities of Gradac (in the south) and Sibenik (in the north) and a large number of islands, among them Brac and Hvar.
Extremely picturesque is the nature of Central Dalmatia. These are quaint secluded coves bordered by rocky coasts and coniferous forests, narrow straits between numerous islands, the clearest waters of the Adriatic Sea, coastal towns and villages, each of which has its own face, its rich history, whose roots go back to antiquity and the Middle Ages. The unique Kornati Park, an archipelago of 140 islands, is extremely beautiful Krka - a river with waterfalls, lush forests along the coast and a rich wildlife in these forests.
Beaches of Dalmatia
The coast and beaches of Central Dalmatia - the real wealth of the region, they are considered the best in the country .Because of its mild climate, local resorts are very attractive for families with children .Every year thousands of tourists come here, each of them finds something attractive for themselves in Central Dalmatia, many come back to this wonderful region to enjoy its natural riches again and again .The most attractive for tourists part of Central Dalmatia is Makarska Riviera, a segment of the coast several tens kilometers long .It is here, at the base of the Biokovo mountain range, the best beaches of Croatia and its most popular resorts are: Brela, Makarska, Tupeci .The Blue Flag, the prestigious international prize awarded to the best beaches in the world, has been awarded the beaches of Middle Dalmatia more than once, and its beaches are rightfully considered to be one of the most beautiful in the world .The
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| Primosten city |
| Quay of Trogir |
Cuisine and restaurants in Central Dalmatia
The Dalmatian cuisine is "right", healthy and tasty. It uses light heat treatment on a grill or in water, a lot of fish, olive oil, vegetables and a variety of herbs growing on the coast. Of meat dishes - lamb, Dalmatian goulash with dumplings.
What to See in Central Dalmatia
Here is an approximate list and cost of excursions for the region: Split ~ 22 EUR, sightseeing tour of Dubrovnik (whole day) ~ 60 EUR, Solin-Trogir (oldest city of Dalmatia) ~ 25 EUR .National Park "Plitvice Lakes" ~ 60 EUR, Krka National Park (seven amazingly beautiful waterfalls with a total height difference of 242 meters) ~ 35 EUR, the Kornati National Park (the largest Mediterranean archipelago with 140 islands with unique fauna) ~ 55 EUR, island of Hvar (island of pine forests and lavender, the sunniest place in Croatia), island of Brac (the highest and third largest island of the Adriatic Sea), "fish picnic" (all day) ~ 35 EUR .The
The tour starts from the observation deck, from where a beautiful panorama of the city walls, towers, tiled roofs and an old port opens. Then tourists get acquainted with the city, which, thanks to its beauty and cultural heritage, is under the protection of UNESCO. A walking tour includes a visit to the Prince's Palace, the Franciscan monastery (it houses one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe) and many of the city's attractions.
The excursion program is designed for the whole day. The road to Dubrovnik takes just over four hours.Photos of Central Dalmatia (136)