Trogir / Ciovo area
Trogir is a small picturesque town 25 km north from Split. It is 7 km from Split’s airport. Its old centre is located on a small island. The town Tragurion was established as a settlement by Greek colonists during the III and IV century B.C.
The wider surroundings of Trogir (Trogir - Seget - Ciovo Riviera) are numerous islands and islets, rocky and pebble beaches. Beach bars provide a relaxing setting for an evening drink. Restaurants are numerous and value for money serving delicious domestic food, fish dishes in particular, but also pasta and pizza.There are many opportunities for water sports and other recreational activities including - tennis, boccie, bowling, jogging, surfing school, diving.
Entertainment includes lively fishermen's nights and folklore shows but also classical music concerts in special scenic sets of the town.
Central Dalmatia is Croatia's finest tourist region. Split is famous for the 1700-year-old Diocletian's Palace on the water front. There are a number of small Dalmatian old towns along the coastline such as Trogir, Sibenik, and Omis etc which all represent Dalmatia’s great cultural and historical heritage and are all worth a visit.
Trogir - the best-preserved Romanesque-Gothic complex not only in the Adriatic, but in all of Central Europe is famous for its old town enlisted as UNESCO site of world heritage.
Dalmatia also includes several national parks that are popular tourist attractions: Krka waterfalls, Paklenica Karst River, Kornati archipelago, and Mljet Island. The national park Plitvice waterfalls are not far from the middle of the Dalmatia and you can easily visit it from Trogir.
A number of one-day trips are available from Trogir:
SPLIT - A town of classical Roman, old Croatian, Romanesque and renaissance architecture, with a Mediterranean atmosphere. Split is easily accessible, by road or if preferred, by local water taxi in under an hour.
Split is easily explored on foot and is a delightful place to while away a few hours. When you need a rest, where better to enjoy a cup of coffee than on the expansive marina looking out onto the islands of Brac and Hvar.
MAKARSKA, the centre of the Riviera and coastal area, is a natural choice, with its town square, Cathedral of St. Mark, but above all because of the Franciscan Monastery and its rich collections.
PRIMOSTEN, a gorgeous islet 20 minutes north of Trogir. The perfect place to spend a day exploring. Wonderful beaches will enjoy guests on the way to the town.
KRKA Waterfalls, one hour north of Trogir. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the forest, spectacular views of the waterfalls and the chance to swim in the lake.
THE ISLAND OF HVAR The town of Hvar is the biggest settlement on the island and is famous for its lavender. It abounds in Romanesque and Renaissance buildings, and Mediterranean atmosphere. A must see for a day trip.
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.
