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Dalmatia is located in the southern part of Croatia. The region includes hundreds of Croatian islands as well as mountains of Velebit, Biokovo and Sveti Ilija on the Peljesac peninsula. The main cities of the area are: Dubrovnik, Split, Trogir, Sibenik and Zadar. Along with these areas, tourists can also consider visits to numerous other smaller places like Sinj.
DESTINATIONS IN DALMATIA
SPLIT is the main city in Dalmatia and is one of the largest cites in Croatia. In fact, it is the largest city on Croatia's Adriatic coast. The city was established at the end of the 3rd century AD when Roman Emperor Diocletian built his palace here. The palace has been preserved well and is at the heart of the city.
Many of Split's historical and cultural monuments are located within the walls of the Palace. One of them is Peristile, the main open space in the Palace with its colonnade of six columns and the cathedral on eastern side of the square.
Split has it's own airport that connects to Zagreb as well as other international cities. Various ferry lines connect Split with the nearby Adriatic islands of Korcula, Vis and Lastovo. There is also a ferry service between the city and Rijeka to the north and Dubrovnik to the south. There are daily ferries during summers between the city and Ancona in Italy.
For tourists who want to reconstruct the history of this magnificent town, visit these museums:
The Archaeological Museum of Split
The Museum of Croatian Archaeological Monuments
The City Museum of Split
Split Ethnographic Museum
The Treasury of Split Cathedral
The Collection of Franciscan Monastery In Poljud
Split Art Gallery
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ISLAND OF LASTOVO
Lastovo, located in the Adriatic Sea, is known for its rich and unsullied underwater life. It is also popular among tourists for its wooden covered areas. For anglers, Lastovo is the place to be in with its rich resources of bluefish, lobsters and John Dory. The island covers an area of 50 square kilometers.
The island has two large bays ??? Skrivena luka located on the southern part of Lastovo, between the Cape of Strizevo and the Cape of Veliko ??? and Veli Lago and Mali Lago. These two bays are connected by a narrow passage. The coast of Lastovo is steep and surrounded with deep, clean and clear sea.
The island is an ideal place for peaceful vacations. Quality accommodation facilities, home made food and exquisite wines, as well as sports (yachting, surfing, fishing) and recreational opportunities make it a hot destination for tourists. For seafood lovers, Lastovo has one of the best spiny lobsters.
PASADUR (ISLAND OF LASTOVO)
Pasadur is on the western side of the southern Dalmatian island of Lastovo. This is the farthest inhabited island from the mainland. The place is three-km north of the ferry port Ubli. Diving enthusiasts can explore the magnificent underwater of the island and even see octopuses and schools of fish.
LASTOVO ARCHIPELAGO:
This cluster of the rocky islands, surrounding Lastovo, is divided into two groups. Among those to the west, Susac is the largest one. For those coming by boat, a trip to the islets of Lastovo archipelago - Lastovnjaci, Mrcara and Susac - are worth a visit.
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