Central Dalmatia's main characteristics are its rocky landscape and it is lack of running water: with the acceptation with the river Cetina which runs through a canyon to Omis and out into the sea. The climate here is typically Mediterranean with hot and dry summers and funky and rainy winters.
In Central Dalmatia, tourism is quite developed and offers a variety of activities, recreation, entertainment and accommodation. Guests can decide on accommodations such as apartments, rooms, hotels or campsites.
Like other regions in Croatia, Central Dalmatia is known for its gastronomic specialties such as seafood dishes and meat dishes that are prepared with a Dalmatian twist. These delicacies are available in all of the many restaurants and taverns throughout Dalmatia.
From your town of Primosten and towards the southwest, Dalmatia's landscape varies. You can find larger islands which are quite far aside from each other and are rich in vegetation. While using islands being so far apart, the maestral wind blows quite strongly from the canals in between the islands and, as a result, the waves get quite rough. A number of the larger islands are Brac, island of Hvar, island of Vis, Solta, Ciovo, Drvenik (Large and Small), Bisevo, and Jabuka. Each island offers great hospitality and is unique and beautiful in its own way.
Accommodation on these islands varies from hotels, campsites, apartments and villas that exist either in a lovely secluded area or perhaps in the centre of town.
Hawaii of Central Dalmatia differ from one another. For example, the island of Solta is small and quiet and lies right across in the city of Split. Island of Brac may be the largest island in Central Dalmatia in addition to one of the most developed in regards to tourism. Many of the main tourist spots on the island are Bol, Supetar, and Mline along with many others. Island of Hvar can be another well-known tourist destination and has the cities of Hvar, Stari Grad (Old City), Jelsa, Vrbovska, and Sucuraj. Vis, using its many coves, inlets and untouched nature, is leaning more and more towards tourism. The town of Komiza is one of the better-known fishing towns in Central Dalmatia. This tropical isle of Bisevo is unique because of its dark caves that happen to be considered an unbelievable natural phenomenon.
For the mainland, along the coastline, you will find the city of Split and its surrounding villages and towns. Split is the most populated and it's also the centre of this region's economy along with the largest maritime destination in Croatia. In Central Dalmatia there are 2 sites which are under the protection of UNESCO: Diocletian's palace in Split and the old town in the heart of Trogir. Split may be the centre of the Split-Dalmatian County making the city a major and central tourist destination in Central Dalmatia.
North of Split will be the city of Trogir. Trogir is one of the most well-preserved historical cities not simply on the Adriatic but in the whole of Central Europe. Trogir's medieval nucleus, in the middle of a stone wall, carries a very well-preserved castle and tower as well as many other buildings and palaces which origin in the roman, gothic, renaissance, and baroque periods.
The Makarska Riviera is among the most visited destinations in the Central Dalmatian region. Some of the towns in this region are Brela, Baska Voda, Makarska, Tucepi and Ploce. Town of Makarska stands out in particular due to the beautiful sandy beaches surrounded by pine trees and the mountain of Biokovo waiting in its background with its fantastic natural park. Today, Biokovo is now an attractive tourist spot because of its natural beauty. The botanical garden Kotisina on Biokovo was established in the year 1984 as a horticultural monument whose main objective is to preserve its nature. Biokovo is additionally great for the active tourist who enjoys hiking and climbing.
Central Dalmatia is beautiful, colourful, different and exciting. It has so much to provide from islands to the mainland and highlands. Come and explore its beauty and history while enjoying awesome in the sun.
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