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Nature Attractions In Central Dalmatia

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Dalmatia is one of the four historical regions of Croatia, alongside Croatia proper, Slavonia and Istria. Dalmatia is a narrow belt of the east shore of the Adriatic Sea, stretching from the island of Rab in the north to the Bay of Kotor in the south. The hinterland ranges in width from fifty kilometres in the north, to just a few kilometres in the south; it is mostly covered by the rugged Dinaric Mountains. Seventy-nine islands run parallel to the coast, the largest being Brač, Pag and Hvar. The largest city is Split, followed by Zadar, Dubrovnik and Šibenik. The name of the region stems from an Illyrian tribe called the Dalmatae, who lived in the a...
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Nature Attractions In Central Dalmatia

  • 2. Pakleni Otoci Hvar
    The Pakleni or sometimes referred as Paklinski islands are located off the southwest coast of the island of Hvar, Croatia, opposite the entrance to the Hvar harbour. Usual local name is Škoji, which means Islands. The name is popularly translated as Hells' islands , but it originally derives from paklina, an archaic word, from which pakleni is derived. too. Paklina means tar, and in this case refers to the pine resin once used to coat ships that was harvested on these islands.
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  • 3. Zlatni Rat Beach Bol
    The Zlatni Rat, often referred to as the Golden Cape or Golden Horn , is a spit of land located about 2 kilometres west from the harbour town of Bol on the southern coast of the Croatian island of Brač, in the region of Dalmatia. It extends southward into the Hvar Channel, a body of water in the Adriatic Sea between the islands of Brač and Hvar, which is home to strong currents. The landform itself is mostly composed of a white pebble beach, with a Mediterranean pine grove taking up the remainder. Zlatni Rat has been regularly listed as one of the top beaches in Europe. Its distinctive shape can be seen in many travel brochures, which made it one of the symbols of Croatian tourism.
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  • 5. Marjan Split
    Marjan is a hill on the peninsula of the city of Split, the second largest city of Croatia. It is covered in a dense Mediterranean pine forest and completely surrounded by the city and the sea, making it a unique sight. Originally used as a park by the citizens as early as the 3rd century, it is a favorite weekend excursion destination and a recreational center for the city. It is also the setting for numerous beaches and jogging trails as well as tennis courts and the city Zoo, all surrounded by the scenic forest. The tip of the peninsula houses the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries . Marjan is 178 m tall and offers a view of the entire city, the surrounding islands, and the nearby mountains of Mosor and Kozjak. Beaches Kašjuni and Bene are located at the foot of Marjan hill.
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  • 7. Sveta Nedilja Hvar
    Sveta Nedilja, officially known as Sveta Nedjelja , is a small village on the Croatian island of Hvar. It is located near the city of Hvar and it has 131 residents .
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