Central Dalmatia extends from the coast at Primošten to Ploce in the south. The long stretch of coast and an archipelago that is equal to the Greek make the area very popular. When you add the art, the cultural heritage and the life style that you can experience in the area – you will understand that Central Dalmatia is a place that you simply must visit. A refuge, where you can have fun, relax and at the same time feel like a part of a seventeen hundred-year-old tradition.

The landscape in Central Dalmatia

The landscape in Central Dalmatia is characterised by rocky mountain sides, crooked vines at the many vineyards, lavender fields with a delightful smell, peaceful bays with bathing beaches and lovely little picturesque villages.
The area is incredibly mountainous. Biokovo is the largest mountain on the coast of Central Dalmatia. The mountain slopes down towards the ocean with very steep and bare lime rocks, which are lined by a very narrow and green stretch of coast. 

Large cities in Central Dalmatia: Split, Makarska and Trogir

The most important and largest town is Split. The old town centre consists of a myriad of small cobbled streets. There are traces of the town’s impressive history here, from Roman streets and palace gates to medieval chapels and churches. Today, there are several shops, galleries and restaurants.

Makarska is a town and a harbour as well as a tourist centre for the Makarska Riviera. The town is located at the base of Biokovo and is surrounded by fantastic, beautiful pines and is one of the most attractive tourist areas along the coast. In Makarska, you will find beautiful white beaches, plenty of cafés, shops and restaurants and live music.

Trogir is a beautiful medieval town where there is not far between culture and art historical monuments. The town is characterised by narrow streets and exciting medieval and Renaissance houses.

Tourist attractions in Central Dalmatia

The world’s smallest street is located in Split, and is called ”pusti me Proci”, which means ”let me pass”. When you are in the town, you should see Diocletians Palace, which is located in the old part of town.
A trip to Trogir should include a visit to the antique town Salona and the portal to the cathedral, which is on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Along the coast is a lively harbour environment that is great for walks and lovely sailing trips in the Central Dalmatian cluster of islands.

Sports activities in Central Dalmatia

In the area along the coast, you can rent horses, go river rafting on the river Cetina or go hiking and bike riding on the mountain sides. At the water, you can enjoy various water sports, such as swimming, surfing and sailing.

Gastronomic characteristics in Central Dalmatia

Along the coast, the dishes consist more of fish and shellfish than further into the region.  Popular products in Central Dalmatia are smoked wild boar sausages, garlic sausages and blood sausages. Central Dalmatia is also known for the fact that each area has its own specialities. For example, Makarska has a famous type of cookie called fritule (a type of fried cookie) and pepper cookies. 

The climate in Central Dalmatia

During the summer months, the water temperature rises to between 24- 26 °C. The climate in the area is similar to that of North Dalmatia, with warm and dry summers and temperatures around 25 °C and mild winters with temperatures around 12 °C.