Mastrinka by Vinka Novak
The tree of the millennium in Croatia
( the oldest olive tree in the world )
The Mastrinka(Olea oleaster) Olive Tree in Kaštel Štafilić, Croatia, is more than 1500 years old and it belongs to our priceless natural heritage.The experts say that the olive could have been brought form the south of Italy or from Greece.In the ancient times Dalmatia was an important agricultural area and it was full of Roman villas. This land was in possession of a war veteran and it is most likely that the seed of this olive tree was brought by him.Its beauty,size and age make it spectacular.The tree is 11 meters high, with a radius of 23 meters. The trunk is dry and hollow, but over the years around it new branches and shoots have grown.Thanks to mild climate and the care of locals it has survived to this day.It witnesses that the processing and cultivation of olive trees in Kaštela has taken place since ancient times. The oil obtained from the tree is sold as a souvenir in small bottles in the town museum, in Kaštela. In 1990, the tree was officially inducted into UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Riviera Kaštela in 4k / Dalmatia / Croatia / Kroatien / 4k /
Riviera Kaštela
An unbroken line of seven towns, clustered around old towers, or castles (the local word for which is kaštel) welcomes visitors with the historical tales of the Kaštela Riviera. In the summer nights, the stages of Kaštela host traditional Dalmatian music and tell the tale of their own local Romeo and Juliet. Kaštela Riviera shows off its past in the shape of an impressive sequence of sixteen fortifications equipped with rotating bridges. Along these old strongholds, the seven towns which were once separate - Sućurac, Gomilica, Kambelovac, Lukšić, Stari, Novi and Štafilić are nowadays jointly called the City of Kaštela.
Activities in Kaštela
Kaštela Riviera is situated along the coast of Kaštela Bay and every place has beautiful beaches where you can enjoy the sea.
When you get hungry there are numerous restaurants where you can try delicious local cuisine and exquisite wine.
When it comes to nightlife, Kaštela fosters a long tradition of hosting a summer festival of culture and entertainment from the beginning of July to the end of August, during which period over 100 different events are held; from classical concerts to local Klape groups, theatre plays and fisherman's nights. Kaštela has something for everyone!
Kaštela is no stranger to adrenaline activities as well! Here, guests can try sailing, paddling, tennis, scuba diving, mountain climbing, hiking and cycling.
Natural heritage
Beauty of Kaštela inspired many poets, including the famous poet Andrija Kačić Miočić. In Kaštel Štaflić you will find an olive tree by the name of Mastrinka. It is a huge tree that is over 1500 years old and is assumed that it's brought from either south Italy or Greece. It was declared a monument to nature in 1990.
Another important natural monument is an oak tree near the Romanesque Church of Saint Cosmas and Damian in Kaštel Gomilica which attracts visitors with its size and beauty.
There is also a park over century old in Kaštel Stari and many other mysteries awaiting curious visitors who will uncover all the secrets of Kaštela.
If beautiful scenes from our video made you fall in love with Kaštela, we're not sorry!
Make your way over there this summer!
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Putalj Winery
Winery Kovac
Diving Center Venus
Galerija Mestrovic
Mastrinka - Old Olive Tree
Marjan Park
Bedalov Winery
Old Split
Museum of the Town of Kastela
Kastilac Fort