 Dalmatia is region located on the very south of Croatia. It includes hundreds of Croatian islands (Photos Islands Croatia) as well as mountains Velebit , Biokovo and Sveti Ilija on Peljesac peninsula. Dubrovnik, Split , Trogir , Sibenik and Zadar are cities that are located on Dalmatian mainland as well as smaller places like Sinj suitable to visit and spend some nice time there (Photos of Dalmatia). Being one of them, I can say that Dalmatians are very much Mediterranean people that often take daily routines in slow(er) motion and like to have their afternoon siestas.Cafe society is very vibrant in Dalmatia and it reminds one of Italian cafe scene.
Destinations in Dalmatia
 Split- Capital of Dalmatia - city with long cultural, political and sport tradition, built around Diocletian Palace. Split is the one of the largest cites in Croatia, and is the largest city on the Croatia Adriatic coast. The city was first settled when, at the end of the third century AD, the Roman Emperor Diocletian built his palace on the site of today’s Split ...read more + Split Photos
 Brela - Small place on Makarska Riviera famous for it's Brela Beach. Popular destination in Dalmatia for people who loves long pebble beaches and large pine trees right next to it. Brela is located between Split and Dubrovnik. See photos of Croatian Beaches , among the photo of beach in Brela as well as photo of waves at Brela.
 Brac Island - famous for it's marble quarries as well as Zlatni Rat beach. Brac is one of the largest islands in Dalmatia. It is separated from the mainland by the Brac Channel, from the island of Solta by Splitska Vrata and from the island of Hvar by the Hvar Channel. Brac has a good ferry and boat connections with Croatian mainland and it also has its own airport...read more + Photos from Brac
 Dubrovnik - well known 'pearl of Adriatic' located in deep south of Dalmatia. Dubrovnik is city rich with culture and history so it is listed in UNESCO World Heritage List. Dubrovnik old town was built in the 13th century and remains almost untouched to the present day. Dubrovnik is the most popular destination in Dalmatia as well as in Croatia..read more + Dubrovnik Photos +Dubrovnik Travel Guide
 Hvar - Central Dalmatian Island, famous for it's lavender fields as well as Renaissance architecture. Hvar is the Dalmatian island located between Korcula Island and Island of Brac. It is well known in Croatia for it's very specific and pleasant climate with a lot of sunshine, very few rainy days and almost no snow at all. ... read more + Photos from Hvar
 Korcula - The greenest, most independent and most interesting of Croatia's 1,000 or so islands, Korcula was a favorite Greek holiday spot over 2,000 years ago. Korcula's Old Town owes much of its architectural heritage when it was part of Republic of Venice. Well known for Korcula Old Town and Moreska sword dance as well as for reputation to be a birthplace of Marco Polo. read more + Korcula Photos
 Lastovo - unspoiled and remote island in the Adriatic Sea. It has rich underwater life as well as lot of wooden covered areas. The island spreads over 50 square kilometers, famous for it's fishing resources. Lastovo and it's archipelago is to become new Nature Park of Croatia Being for long time closed for foreign visitors, this is an ideal place for peaceful vacation, far from the usual crowd of tourists... read more
 Mljet - Croatian national park, featuring pleasant nature and clear sea water. The Island of Mljet is situated couple of hours boat ride east from Island of Korcula towards Dubrovnik. The National Park Mljet covers about 30 square kilometers of area on the western bit of Island Mljet and is very popular for walking and cycling. Some parts of the National Park can be reached by car by ferry from Prapratno... read more
 Vis - remote island in Croatian Adriatic, famous for good fish and wine as well as Modra Spilja Cave at Bisevo Island. There are many vineyards and Vis has for centuries been famous for its wine. Visitors to the island will find the two small towns of Vis and Komiza full of history with wild mountain scenery and many donkey tracks that can be used for walking. Good restaurants offer locally caught fresh fish and lobsters served with the local wines..read more.
Other destinations in Dalmatia, among others include: National Park Krka, Peljesac Peninsula, Zadar, Sibenik, Sinj, Trogir, Nin, Omis, Silba, Sipan, Lopud, Kolocep.. + See Dalmatia Road and Ferry Map, List of Photos of Dalmatia
Accommodation in Dalmatia:
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Hotels in Dalmatia, Split Region:
- Palace Suites ★★★★☆
 "Boasting the most sought-after location in Diocletian's Palace on the Main Square of Split, Palace Suites provides luxuriously equipped accommodation with numerous amenities like flat screen TVs and king-size beds." Prices from €130 - Number of rooms: 8 - Check Palace Suites, Split availability
- Marmont Hotel ★★★★☆
 "The brand new Marmont Hotel is located in the heart of the old town of Split, only one minute away from Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hotel offers a powerful mix of modern and traditional." Prices from €100 - Number of rooms: 22 - Check Marmont Hotel, Split availability
- Hotel Vestibul Palace ★★★★☆
 "The Vestibul hotel is located in the heart of Diocletians palace, which makes it an ideal choice for both business people and tourists, having 1,700 years of Split's history right before the door." Prices from €30 - Number of rooms: 11 - Check Hotel Vestibul Palace, Split availability
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Hotels in Dalmatia, Sibenik Region:
- Hotel Panorama ★★★☆☆
 "Panorama Hotel is one of the most beautiful tourist facilities of the Sibenik Riviera, situated on a cliff above the Krka canyon, offering amazing panoramic views." Prices from €41 - Number of rooms: 20 - Check Hotel Panorama, Sibenik availability
- Hotel Jadran ★★★☆☆
 "In the historic town centre of Sibenik at the coastline, next to the UNESCO-protected Cathedral of St. Jacob, Hotel Jadran is located. It is an ideal accommodation for business people as well as leisure tourists from all over the world." Prices from €57 - Number of rooms: 57 - Check Hotel Jadran, Sibenik availability
- Hotel Ivan ★★★★☆
 "Surrounded by pine wood, lush Mediterranean vegetation and offering diverse facilities, the comfortable Hotel Ivan is part of the Solaris Hotels Resort, which is 6 km away from Sibenik." Prices from €85 - Number of rooms: 335 - Check Hotel Ivan, Sibenik availability
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Hotels in Dalmatia, Zadar Region:
- Hotel Bastion ★★★★☆
 "Hotel Bastion is a new 4-star hotel in the city centre of Zadar, within walking distance of many of the city's sights, including the renowned sea organ." Prices from €113 - Number of rooms: 28 - Check Hotel Bastion, Zadar availability
- Hotel Donat ★★★☆☆
 "Hotel Donat in Zadar enjoys a perfect location next to the crystal-clear sea and a marvellous beach, offering a wide diversity of sports, recreation and activity possibilities." Prices from €41 - Number of rooms: 240 - Check Hotel Donat, Zadar availability
- Hotel Porto ★★★☆☆
 The Hotel Porto is located at the entrance to the city of Zadar. It takes only a 10-minute drive to reach it from the airport - it is the nearest city hotel to the airport. Prices from €35 - Number of rooms: 103 - Check Hotel Porto, Zadar availability
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Hotels in Dalmatia, Dubrovnik Region:
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How to get to Dalmatia:
By Ferry: One can reach Dalmatia directly by ferries from Italy - from Ancona, Bari and Pescara, as well as by Jadrolinija ferries which are sailing along Dalmatian Coast from North Adriatic's city Rijeka. Numerous local ferry lines connect Dalmatia mainland with it's islands too.
By plane: Zadar, Split, Dubrovnik and Brac island have airports that are served by various airlines - see page about Croatia flights.
By bus: Various and frequent bus services run from Zagreb Bus Station to the Dalmatian cities and towns as well as coast. Also, there is a frequent bus service along Dalmatian coast that connects Dubrovnik with Split, Zadar and Rijeka as well as all other smaller and larger places along the route. See also Dalmatia Road and Ferry Map - South Part
By train : Train services runs from Zagreb to Split and Zadar - check Croatia trains page
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Soundwave Festival Croatia – 23-25 July 2010
The Soundwave Festival in Croatia has announced a second round of acts with The Cinematic Orchestra, DâM FunK & Zero 7 (DJ set), amongst those joining the likes of Toddla-T, Benji B, DJ Format, Andreya Trianna and DJ Vadim already on the bill.
The festival, now in its second year, has already been chosen by The [...]
Petrcane, near Zadar has become an epicentre of cutting-edge music
In yesterday’s eddition of The Observer, under the title ‘ How Croatia splashed on to the music festival map’, Luke Bainbridge, of Observer Music Monthly magazine, ‘ follows the clubbers to a sleepy fishing village on the Adriatic‘ .
Here is an excerpt from the article:
.. The site is key to Electric Elephant. Petrcane (pronounced ‘Petrcharner’) [...]
Split, Ancient and Modern: A Captivating City
The Embassy of the Republic of Croatia and The Croatian National Tourist Office cordially invite you to
SPLIT , ANCIENT AND MODERN: A CAPTIVATING CITY
an evening celebrating the town of Split and the Palace of the Emperor Diocletian
Thursday 16th of April 2009 6.00 to 9.00 pm
at the Croatian Embassy, 21 Conway Street , London W1T 6BN .
6.30 [...]
Recommended Restaurants and Bars on Dalmatian Islands
If you would like to know where to eat and drink at Dalmatian Islands, check today’s Telegraph’s guide to the best bars and restaurants on the islands off Croatia’s Adriatic coast.
Here is an excerpt:
‘In most pretty bays where you drop anchor there is a ‘konoba’ (restaurant) on the water’s edge. They are invariably family run. The [...]
Croatia recommended for sunshine, beaches and cheap prices
In yesterday’s article in The Mirror, titled ‘Go to Croatia for sunshine beaches and cheap prices’, the author writes about holidaying in Dalmatian coastal resort of Baska Voda and at Island of Brac.
Here is an excerpt from the article:
I’m standing at Vidova Gora, the highest point on the Croatian island of Brac, looking down on [...]
Sailing in the Dalmatian Islands off the Croatian coast
In today’s article in Telegraph, titled ‘Sailing in Croatia: 1001 Dalmatians’ , Clare Mann goes sailing in the Dalmatian Islands off the Croatian coast and finds something for each family member.
Here is an excerpt from the article:
This was my first visit to Croatia and I was excited. There are a thousand or so islands along [...]
Visiting Split – holiday gateway to Croatia
In yesterday’s article in Times, titled ‘Holiday gateway to Croatia with views fit for an emperor’, the author writes about holidaying in Dalmatian coastal town of Split and its surrounding coast. The article is subtitled as ‘Split has plenty of personality and a spectacular coast to explore’
Here is an excerpt from the article:
.. Today Split is the holiday [...]
Snow in Dalmatia
Sudden snowfall in Dalmatia brought traffic at standstill in Split , Zadar and on some Islands
See more photos at Slobodna Dalmacija photo gallery ,
Even more photos at Jutarnji gallery ,
Photo of Zlatni Rat beach under the snow ,
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Small collection of Hotel Korcula old photos
The new collection of old photos is the newest addition to history of Croatian tourism that in available on the internet. Click on above image to see small collection of old photos of Hotel Korcula, the icon of Korculan and Croatian tourism and read more about Hotel Korcula and check other hotels in Croatia
Strategy for the promotion of nautical tourism in Croatia adopted
Last month, the Croatian government adopted a strategy for the promotion of nautical tourism in Croatia over the next ten years, according to which no more than 15,000 berths would be built during that period, as opposed to 33,000 as initially planned by regional authorities.
The Strategy specifies 15 new top locations including Rovinj, Pula – [...]
Cycling Cruise in Dalmatia
In the travel section of yesterday’s eddition of Telegraph.co.uk , Adam Ruck writes about cycling cruise at Croatia’s Dalmation coast in his article titled ” Croatia: A Dalmatian cycling cruise”.
Here is an excpert:
‘Lady Penelope set sail from Dubrovnik on a bright morning with a stack of new mountain bikes on deck and the flag of adventure tour [...]
Terra Incognita 2008
Terra Incognita 2008, the adventure race in Croatia, is inviting you to became a part of the 9th edition of this old school style adventure race.
This year, for the first time, Terra Incognita, taking place from 17-23 September 2008, will be in the region of South Adriatic and will cover some teritorry of Bosnia and Herzegovina with very attractive rafting [...]
Active Dalmatia Tour
The Adventure Company UK (www.adventurecompany.co.uk) offers Active Dalmatia tour from £799 per person. The tour includes river and bicycle activities in Dalmatia, centre based with very little travelling.
The week is designed to encompass as many different activities as possible. Starting with an easy canoe expedition, you then head out into the countryside to explore traditional villages [...]
New Easyjet flights from Geneva to Split
EasyJet, the low-cost carrier announced new route from Geneva Switzerland to Split, Croatia.
The flights from Geneve Airport to Split are sheduled to start in on 28.06.08.
According to the current schedule, the flights will take off three times a week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays)
Prices are from CHF 39.35 one way.
Besides Geneva, Easy Jet does flights to Split Airport - [...]
The first Mediterranean arboretum in Croatia
The Landscaping Institute of the Zagreb Faculty of Agronomics have conceived a complete project for the creation of the first Mediterranean arboretum in Croatia, which is to be located on the Primošten area islet of Smokvica, in the vicinity of Sibenik.
The Primošten Arboretum will feature the significant traditional flora of Dalmatia – about 20 old [...]
To read all other travel news about Dalmatia, visit our Dalmatia Travel Blog. Also, there are entries about Dubrovnik, Zadar, Sibenik , Split, Hvar, Korcula
More info, articles and links related to Dalmatia:
- Split-Dalmatia County: In Split - Dalmatia County, by size the largest county in Croatia, situated in central Dalmatia, there are some 150,000 accommodation units available to tourists, 30,000 of which are in hotels, about 95,000 in private accommodation providers and the remainder in camps, nautical tourism harbours and other types of accommodation...read more
- Satellite tracking of Calypso - the sea turtle from Adriatic Sea - Back in September this year , at the beach at Island of Veli Losinj, activists of the Blue World Institute released sea turtle called Calypso...read more and see map of Calypso's voyages...
- Sailing in Dalmatia - an introduction about sailing in Dalmatia
- Rivers in Croatia - Includes River Cetina, Zrmanja and Neretva - all located in Dalmatia
- Top Tourist Sights of Croatia
- UNESCO Heritage - all located in Dalmatia
- Fish and Fish Specialties of Dalmatia: Dalmatia with its large islands of Brac, Hvar and Mljet and hundreds of smaller islands is a unique area for variety of fishes, fishing and maritime culinary culture. A famous Croatian Renaissance poet Petar Hektorovic; has written in a typical renaissance manner "Fishing and Fishermen's Conversations", one of the most original and realistic works of the sixteenth century Croatian literature. It is an account of a three day fishing trip with detailed description of fisherman’s tools, what they have eaten and how they prepared the fish. read more
- Dalmatia Travel Directory - find more links about Dalmatia
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