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Only 26km southeast of
Split,
Omis Riviera (pronounced Omish)is an easy day trip from
Split and makes a good alternative place to stay in the Split region.
Located at the mouth of the Cetina river and right on the coast,
Omis is a popular rafting destination and there are
beaches stretching from Dugi Rat in the west to
Ravnice in the east. A 700m wide shallow stretches west of Omis,
created by the drifts of the Cetina river. There are also a number
of coves between Ravnice and Vrulja with pebble beaches.
Omis is a small, old fortified
town, built originally at the foot of the rugged and steep cliffs of
the western spur of the Omiska Dinara mountain. Modern Omis has
spilled out of the old walls, spreading to a shallow promontory
which the Cetina river has formed on the left bank of its confluence.
The most distinctive feature of Omis are the enormous sheets of rock
that loom over the town and river. At one time the rocks helped
seclude the pirates that made Omis one of their chief strongholds.
Sights to see in Omis Riviera include a
ruined Venetian fortress on the hill over the town
and a 17th century parish church in the town centre.
Omis, city of
pirates
Omis pirates were extremely dangerous, especially under rule of
powerful Omis rulers - dukes Kacic. In that time, Omis was known as
dangerous nest of the pirates, as they were Saracens on
Mediterranean Sea or Tatars on Black Sea. As they were attacking
Crusaders too, pope Honorius III undertook crusade against Omis’
pirates in year 1221, which Omis won, while the second war, in year
1228, they lost, what was, at the same time, the end of dukes Kacic.
After them Omis was under rule of
famous and powerful Subic family, then Horvat brothers, under
supreme rule of Bosnian king Tvrtko I, Bosnian ruler Hrvoje Vukcic
Hrvatinic, duke Ivanis Nelipic and Stjepan Kosaca. In 1409 Ladislav
Napuljski sold Dalmatia to Venice, and Omis finally conquered in
1444.
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Pisak is a small tourist destination
on the fabulous Omis Riviera, close to the town of Omis, 5 km
north of Brela and 40 km from the city of Split. Omis Riviera is
famous for its beautiful coastline and pebble beaches that go on for
kilometers. Pisak lies in a bay and has sandy, pebble and rocky
beaches - we recommend it to families with children and water sports
enthusiasts who can rent boats, go diving, sailing and surfing. In
the evening, you can unwind in restaurants and konobas (local
restaurants), and try traditionally prepared fish. If in Pisak, make
sure to visit Vrulje springs, where you will find refreshing, cold,
drinking water.
Private accommodation and apartments in Pisak. How to get there: 40 km south of Split on the main road towards
Makarska
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Croatia's most spectacular is the vast,
golden pebble beach, almost 580 yards long, known as the
Zlatni Rat (Golden Horn), Bol, Island Brac
If you are looking for
Dubrovnik beach, my favorite beaches are: Banje beach and
Kopakabana ( Copacabana) Beach near Babin Kuk. The most beautiful
Brela beaches are situated between Split and Makarska riviera.
Hvar is the most attractive Croatia’s island. Its
beaches are mostly pebble and rocky. |
