Makarska is located on the Dalmatian coast, 65 km south of Split and 155 km north of Dubrovnik. It is the largest town on the 60 km-long Makarska Riviera, one of the most popular tourist areas in Croatia. Living in Split, I’ve been to Makarska countless times over the years—and honestly, I love the place […]
Just 8 km south of Split lies the village of Stobreč, which forms part of the Split municipality. What most people don’t realize is that Stobreč is actually older than Split; like Trogir, it was founded by the Greeks. The original name of Stobreč was Epetium—a name you will still see used in many places
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly holiday spot near Split, Croatia, consider Podstrana, a 9000 inhabitant relaxed coastal village just 10 km south of the city. Podstrana stretches about 6 km along the Adriatic coastline, from the Žrnovnica River southward. Perfect if you want sea views, easy access to Split, and more affordable accommodation than
Trogir is a must visit if you are in central Dalmatia. The UNESCO inlisted old town Island is a real gem! The city, which was originally named Tragurion, was founded in the 3rd century by Greek colonists who came over from Issa, the Island we today know as Vis. Trogir is geographically quite special in
The Golden Horn Beach (Zlatni Rat) is the symbol of Brač and one of the most famous beaches in Croatia. However, Brač has many great beaches, not only in Bol but all around the island. During my last visit to Brač, I visited beaches in all the holiday villages on the island. My trip included
Sutivan is a small holiday village located 6 km west of Supetar on the northwest coast of Brač Island. The village has approximately 1,000 inhabitants. Until my 2019 visit, I had never really had Sutivan on my radar as a holiday spot, but I was pleasantly surprised to see the development the village had undergone
Postira is an idyllic holiday village and municipality on the north side of Brač Island. It is located approximately 10 km east of the island’s capital, Supetar. Postira and Dol are the only two villages in the municipality, with around 1,500 inhabitants. Postira is by far the largest of the two. Life in Postira is
Povlja, at the northeastern end of Brač, is a small coastal village in the Selca Municipality. The village has around 400 inhabitants. The village is situated around the head of a bay and stretches along the eastern side. The connection to Brač stone is obvious in the architecture – most houses along the Riva are
At the eastern end of the island of Brač lies the municipality of Selca, which is by no means a typical holiday hotspot, but I absolutely love the place. My first brief visit to the Selca municipality was in 2007, and my first proper holiday there came in 2011 when the local tourist board invited
My first encounter with Split was in October 2003, In spring 2004, I opened my first company here. At that time, I did not know how much I would fall in love with the place, and how much the place would change me! I still recall one of my first meetings in Croatia. The meeting
