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OMIŠ

Omis is a town in the heart of Dalmatia, located on the delta of the riverCetina, only 21km southeast of the largest Dalmatian town – Split. Omis is first mentioned in the 10th century. The medieval name of the town was Olmissium. The location of the town, as well as their light and fast boats enabled the locals to become infamous pirates. In the times of the greatest sieges, dukes Kacic were at the front of the Omis pirates.
For two centuries they were the leaders of the attacks on the pope galleys and merchant ships of the powerful Venice, Dubrovnik, Split and similar. This small location offers the possibility of visiting numerous cultural and historical sites which made this town famous. Visit the Mirabela fort (dates back to the 13th century, its role was the reconnaissance), Fortica fort (located at the top of the Omis part of the Dinara mountain, its role was to defend from enemies), parish church of St. Mihovil (built at the beginning of the 18th century, in gothic, renaissance and early baroque style), Franciscan convent, St. Peter church, Holy Ghost church, St. Mary church, St. Luka church, Illyrian seminary (one-floor building, a former Illyrian seminary founded by the archbishop of Split, Pacifik Bizza in 1750), town museum, old cemetery of Omis, medieval town core, pole of shame and the old town lodge.
Sports and recreation enthusiasts can enjoy free climbing, rafting on Cetina, beach volleyball, running, windsurfing, cycling, diving and numerous other activities. All types of beaches are found in Omis. Because of the Cetina delta, there are sandy beaches in the center of the town, which are suitable for families with children because of the shallow water. The most famous beaches within the town are “Velika plaza”, “Slavinj” and “Brzet”. If you are willing to savor the specialties and delicacies of the town of Omis and get acquainted with the Dalmatian cuisine, which was declared the healthiest cuisine because of the Mediterranean herbs, visit some of the numerous restaurants and taverns in Omis. We recommend the restaurants “Sagita”, “Mate”, “Kastel”, as well as the taverns “Ulikva”, “U našeg Marina” and “Caca”.

Omis Excursions

The old pirate-town of Omiš is a 15-minute drive away. Omis is well known by it's adventurous activities. Here guests can rent a canoe, kayak or take a organized rafting tour on the Cetina River, and arrange mountaineering or paragliding excursions to nearby mountains. You can go hiking as well in your private arrangement on number of marked hiking paths across the Omis region; especially visiting Starigrad Fort which is a 45 minutes hiking above the town. From there you can enjoy in the amazing view on Omis hinterland and islands in Dalmatia.  We strongly recommend renting a bike or taking one or two with yourself to visit Omis hinterland area, riding next to Cetina river and enjoying in amazing views on the canyon or exploring some of the nearby villages and it’s rich gastronomy and culture. If you prefer active holiday, this area is just perfect for you. We will provide you with maps and other information regarding this segment of tourism. City of Split is a one-hour drive away and Makarska only half an hour.

Omis Culture and Event

Omis is best-known for the traditional Festival of the Dalmatian klapas. There is no doubt that Festival dalmatinskih klapa is the highlight of Omis's summer, the expression of the city's vitality... in short, its beauty.
Also, Omis Summer Festival during which various concerts and recitals are performed at the squares and in churches (Omis has eight churches).
Omis Cultural Summer has been enriched with concerts and recitals in churches and in the Closter of Franciscans Monastery, as well as performances on the squares, exhibitions and literary and music happenings.

Split

Split is one of the best known and most visited tourist destinations on the Adriatic and the second largest city in the country. It is an eternally young city which lives with a slow pace that is very easy to get accustomed to. This city is rich in historical monuments of which we recommend the following: Diocletian’s palace (the heart of the city), the Iron Gate, the statue of bishop Gregory of Nin, the cathedral of St. Duje, church of St. Francis, cathedral of St. Peter, the main court, city basement, St. Anne’s monastery and many others

Makarska

Makarska is one of the most famous tourist destinations on the Croatian coast. The city is full of tourist activities and everyone is sure to find something to their liking. Makarska has several historical monuments such as the Franciscan monestary (which includes a Pinacotheca, a library, a Malacological museum, and the “Planina i More” institute) the church of St. Mark, church of St. Peter, city museum and the church of St. Philip. Those who prefer sports and recreation can take part in cycling, sailing, jet-ski riding, basketball, hunting, soccer, volleyball, paragliding, hiking, rafting, fishing and scuba diving.