The arts, heritage and lifestyle, that's central Dalmatia in a nutshell. What makes it a place not to miss, for fun, rest and relaxation has a 1700-year-old tradition!
As far back as the year 305, the Roman Emperor Diocletian, who had practically the entire known world at his feet, chose the centre of Dalmatia as the place to build the country house in which he would enjoy the last ten years of his life. Today the former Imperial Palace is the settled historical core of Split, Croatia's second largest city and the eternally young, noisy and merry centre of the region's tourism and economy that sets the rhythm, style and cheer for its wider surroundings, the smaller tourist destinations, the islands off its shores and the green hinterland heart of Dalmatia.

Nature too was generous to central Dalmatia, creating a harmony of urban centres and a still exceptionally preserved environment, on a densely populated coastline and on a series of islands bedecked in greenery. 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. Central Dalmatia is characterised by the longest natural mainland pebble beaches, overhung by a natural shield... [opširnije]

Both culture and history were generous to these parts in providing inspiration to artists who from as far back as the antiquity created their art in the stone, walls and palaces of its towns and urban centres, in buildings made of stone that are one of the most memorable characteristics of central Dalmatia. Today these towns and urban centres offer both peace and solitude and joyous, noisy nights rich with the spirit of the Mediterranean south. Works in stone, marble and wood created in central Dalmatia... [opširnije]

Central Dalmatia is an ideal place to enjoy active tourism and sports. The coast offers great possibilities to enjoy water sports. Bol on the island of Brač is an internationally known destination for surfers and the best place for surfing on the Adriatic. A landward wind called the Maestral blows in the channel between the islands of Brač and Hvar every afternoon, ideal for surfing, while there is a lighter breeze in the morning appropriate for beginners, making Bol ideal for those who are just getting their start in the sport. [opširnije]

All those wishing to present central Dalmatia simply will call their guests to the table, the best place for a host's heartfelt welcome. On offer will be the lamb of Brač with its unique flavour and one of that island's specialities, the "vitalac" made of lamb innards and Brač sheep's milk cheese in oil. The Cetina region is known for its crayfish and the frog specialities among which frog legs prepared with the local dry-cured ham deserves special mention. The "Arambašići" of Sinj are well known... [opširnije]