Villa Adalyn can be found nestled in the countryside, in the unspoilt village of Gata, at the foothills of Mount Mosor, just seven kilometres from the picturesque village of Omis, on the dramatic Croatian coastline. The villa is a scenic forty-three kilometre drive from Split International Airport.
The village has a minimart stocked with provisions for your holiday, and a local restaurant for the days you don’t fancy cooking. The nearest beach is seven kilometres away, in the picturesque town of Omis, blessed with twenty kilometres of sandy shores. Spend the day at a beach club. Swim and snorkel in the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic Sea, and have some fun with a selection of water sports. In Omis, you will find banks and bars, supermarkets and souvenir shops, beachfront tavernas and boat trips. The area is famous for its hiking and cycling trails, bird watching, mountaineering, and free-climbing. Take the zip line over the Cetina River flowing down a magnificent canyon, and enjoy a bird’s eye view of its abundant flora and fauna. Alternatively, water raft or kayak down the river before viewing the canyon on the glass-fronted skywalk. Take a thirty-minute drive to Split, the second-largest city in Croatia.
Head straight to the historic third-century Palace of Diocletian, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk the old town’s cobbled streets to discover local markets, iconic churches, the San Domnius cathedral, art museums, ancient ruins, and fortifications. Promenade along the front to Riva Harbour, and stop for a coffee and watch the boats sail by. Go and see Jupiter’s Temple with its fascinating black marble sphinx. Make a day of it in the town of Solin, northeast of Split, originally known as Salona, once the ancient capital of Dalmatia and the birthplace of Emperor Diocletian. Wander around the ruins of the Archaeological Park, then head north to the town of Klis and discover the medieval fortress where Game of Thrones was filmed.
Take a trip to charming Trogir, sitting on a small island connected to the mainland and famous for its Renaissance, Baroque, and Romanesque architecture, medieval walls, a thirteenth-century cathedral, and St John’s chapel that has a bell tower with a view. Make sure you take a tour of the local vineyards and sample the delights of Croatian wine. Travel further afield for a full away day to the capital Dubrovnik, the historic Medjugorje and Mostar, or take a tourist boat to the nearby islands of Brac, Hvar, and Solta. In the evening, head to one of the beach bars in town for a sunset cocktail and supper in a romantic taverna. For clubbing and the nightlife, take a taxi to Split and make your way to Bacvice, the epicentre of all things hedonistic.
