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South Adriatic

Published: 03.12.2014 u 21:18

South Adriatic adorned with exotic types of tourism with its beautiful sheltered bays and beaches hidden from view until the world famous trendy resorts Hvar and Dubrovnik.

Split - When the Emperor Diocletian tired of the rule of the Roman Empire, looked for a place to spend the rest of my life and so has emerged Split. From the Emperor's luxurious villas at thirty thousand square meters today remains one of the best preserved Roman monuments in the world, which in Split attracts a large number of tourists and is on UNESCO's world heritage list.

Brac Island - the largest island in Dalmatia, is famous Brac stone which was used during the construction of many famous buildings in the world. Still, it is better known for one of the most beautiful beaches on the Adriatic - Zlatni Rat, which extends nearly half a kilometer into the open sea, whose cape is shifted depending on the winds and sea currents.

The island of Hvar - the longest and sunniest Croatian island, is also one of the most beautiful islands in the world. Also known since ancient times for its favorable strategic and nautical location, in modern times is a favorite destination for those looking for fun, but also relax in a trendy environment which has not lost touch with nature.

Korcula Island - Central island of Korcula stretches parallel with the nearby mainland west-east direction. Is 46.8 km long with an average width of 5.3 to 7.8 km area of 270 square kilometers and is the sixth largest island in the Adriatic Sea. From the Peljesac peninsula divided by the Peljesac channel, and among them is the smallest distance 1270 m.

The island of Mljet - Mljet is located in the South Dalmatian Archipelago. It is the southernmost and easternmost of all our islands. Provides parallel with the eastern half of the Peljesac peninsula from which it is separated Mljet channel 8 km wide.

Dubrovnik - (lat Ragusium, soil. Ragusa) is a Croatian city on the south, the administrative center of Dubrovnik-Neretva County and one of the most historic Croatian tourist destinations.

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  • Jelsa Wine Festival

    Jelsa Wine Festival

    Every year, during the last weekend in August, organizes the traditional wine fair in Jelsa on which offer the best wines of Hvar, local specialties and plenty of fun.

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  • From Jelsa to Split by seaplane in 13 minutes

    From Jelsa to Split by seaplane in 13 minutes

    If you decided to visit the island Hvar the fastest and most comfortable way to travel from Split to Jelsa is from the air. 13 minutes last seaplane flight from the airport Resnik, near Split to Jelsa on Hvar and during the summer season seaplane is flying four times a day.

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  • Beach Saplunara

    Beach Saplunara

    Beautiful sandy beaches with fine, soft sand on the southern part of the island near the town of troughs.

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  • Procession "Following the Cross" during Holy Week

    Procession "Following the Cross" during Holy Week

    The first record of the Procession "Following the Cross" is found in the visitation of Bishop Milania in 1658. He notes that the Procession began even earlier, starting on Good Friday in the morning or after midnight. The procession "Following the Cross" starts at 22 pm on Holy Thursday, lasts 8 hours, covers a distance of 22 km and includes six parishes: Jelsa, Pitve, Vrisnik, Svirce, Vrbanj and Vrboska.

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  • Nights of Antun Dobronic

    Nights of Antun Dobronic

    Every year, traditionally from 20.07. to 20.08. in Jelsa on island Hvar is maintaining festivals for musical, drama and folklore called "Nights of Antun Dobronic".

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  • Village Lumbarda

    Village Lumbarda

    The small village on the eastern cape of the island of Korcula. Interestingly, it seems untouched picturesque scenery, rugged coastline and crystal clear sea that surrounds it, sandy beaches which are rare in the Adriatic, the rich history preserved in written documents dated more than two millennia, a shadowy olive groves, an excellent wine from grape varieties which refuses to prosper and where elsewhere, preserved folk customs, culinary specialties of local cuisine. . . but above all - friendly hosts.

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  • Odysseus Cave

    Odysseus Cave

    It is close to village Babino Polje on the island of Mljet, a ten minute walk through the fields because it can not be reached by car. This cave is located among the rocks and in the sea level. It is very effective and gives a fantastic impression.

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  • Village Kozarica

    Village Kozarica

    Kozarica place on the island of Mljet, which offers an exciting and relaxing holiday for people who seek peace and want to enjoy the beauty of nature. It is a small fishing village where the winter habitat of some 20 villagers.

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  • Town Jelsa

    Town Jelsa

    In the center of the island Hvar lies Jelsa, welcoming, clean, friendly and tend to guests and visitors. It is determined by two highest island peak - in the west of St. Nicholas, on the east Hum. In the south is surrounded by hills Top, Samotorac and Forest, on the north side of the north winds protects Burkovo hill.

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  • Island Mljet

    Island Mljet

    Mljet is located in the South Dalmatian Archipelago. It is the southernmost and easternmost of all our islands. Provides parallel with the eastern half of the Peljesac peninsula from which it is separated Mljet channel 8 km wide.

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  • Island Hvar

    Island Hvar

    Unspoiled nature, clear blue skies, crystal clear waters, beautiful bays and beaches, smells and colors of picturesque lavender fields, vineyards, olive groves, as well as many historic and cultural sites, together with friendly hosts is what makes Hvar one of the most desirable holiday destinations and arguably one of the 10 most beautiful islands in the world, among which it is included magazine "Traveller" in 1997.

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  • Island Korcula

    Island Korcula

    Tourism is its development on the island of Korcula started at the end of XIX. century. The first public beach is regulated in the town of Korcula in 1904, while the first Korčulan prospect in several languages printed in Vienna in 1914. After II. World War II, the sixties begins on the entire island development of modern tourism: hotels were built, decorated campsites and other tourist and catering facilities.

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  • Babina Bay

    Babina Bay

    It is located on the north side of the island of Korcula. Babina was the old village by the sea that dealt with fishing and agriculture.

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  • Mljet National Park

    Mljet National Park

    It is the oldest national park in Croatia. It occupies the northwestern third of which today extends over 5375 hectares of protected land and surrounding sea.

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  • Town of Korcula

    Town of Korcula

    The old, established part of the town was built in the shape of a fish bone; main "bone" (street) extends from the main gate to the top of the old town. If you walk around the old town you will see a straight, narrow streets every 20 meters.

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