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Excursions
The position of Kastela and the vincinty to the town of
Trogir and the town of Split offer great opportunity to explore
the broader area. The trips range from the ancient heart of
Dalmatia, Split, with its ancient and medieval town core built
around the Place of Roman Emperor Diocletian, through word
famed Dubrovnik to the islands of Brac and Hvar, the Adriatic
princes, centres of Croatian literacy and culture.
An extraordinary blend of Mediterranean and Oriental culture
can be felt in Mostar. The heritage typical of the Dalmatian
hinterland can be explored in Imotski, situated above two
lakes.
SPLIT
- A town of classical Roman, old Croatian, Romanesque and
renaissance architecture, with a Mediterranean atmosphere.
It is well-known for sports and shipbuilding. Half-day or
all-day excursions by boat or bus.
MAKARSKA,
the centre of the riviera and coastal area, with its town
square, Cathedral of St. Mark, but above all because of the
Franciscan Monastery and its rich collections.
THE ISLAND OF HVAR The town of Hvar, the biggest
settlement on the island, abounds in Romanesque and Renaissance
buildings, and Mediterranean atmosphere. It bears the name
of Croatian Madeira. The town of Jelsa, the second biggest
on the island, is famous for its vintage Dalmatian wines.
All day excursions.
IMOTSKI
- A Mediaeval Town located in the hinterland of Mt. Biokovo,
near a rich karst field (Imotsko polje) with well kept vineyards.
Famous for its blue and red lakes.It offers a completely different
atmosphere from that of the coast. Half-day excursions by
bus.
DUBROVNIK
- A Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque town - all
in one, is a must. Located on the very southern end of Croatia.All-day
excursions by bus or boat.
MEDJUGORJE - A world famous sanctuary.
OMIS - A coastal, mediaeval town located in a picturesque
canyon of the Cetina river. Five kilometres up to the Cetina
canyon, there is "Radmanove Mlinice", an excursion
place for famous for bread baked under coals and for fresh
trout.Half-day excursions by boat or bus.
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