Central Dalmatia is one of the most popular regions to visit in Croatia and it is not difficult to see why. It is easy to spend a month, never mind a week, here, exploring its intriguing historical towns and cities, and relaxing on its many rugged islands.
Central Dalmatia extends from the coast at Primosten to Ploce in the south. The long stretch of coast and an archipelago that is equal to the Greek make the area very popular. When you add the art, the cultural heritage and the life style that you can experience in the area – you will understand that Central Dalmatia is a place that you simply must visit.
The landscape here is characterised by rocky mountain sides, crooked vines at the many vineyards, lavender fields with a delightful smell, peaceful bays with bathing beaches and lovely little picturesque villages. Biokovo is the largest mountain on the coast. The mountain slopes down towards the ocean with very steep and bare lime rocks, which are lined by a very narrow and green stretch of coast.
The region has also been discovered by the extremely wealthy international yachting community and you will see plenty of multimillion dollar yachts in the marinas. Indeed, sailing is a great way to explore the islands and coast; the marinas are well-equipped and there are far fewer boats than in the Greek islands.
Add the first-rate seafood, the relaxed pace of life, the openness of the local people and the quality of the scuba diving and Central Dalmatia is hard to beat as a summer holiday destination.
Eateries fall into two main categories: you can eat in a restoran (restaurant) or konoba (tavern). Central Dalmatian specialties are mainly seafood-based. In restaurants, be aware that fresh fish is priced by the kilogram, so prices vary dramatically depending on how big your fish is. Popular products are smoked wild boar sausages, garlic sausages and blood sausages. Central Dalmatia is also known for the fact that each area has its own specialities.
The world’s smallest street is located in Split, and is called ”pusti me Proci”, which means ”let me pass”. When you are in the town, you should see Diocletians Palace, which is located in the old part of town.
photo source: wikipedia.org
October 1, 2013
I. C.
