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Apartments "Diridonda" are situated in small Middle Dalmatian village Duce in Dugi Rat County. Duce is only 1 km far away from old town Omis and 20 km from region centre Split

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  Active Holidays

If you enjoy active holiday, you are at right place. Possibilities are almost endless.

  Let's name some of them: Beach jogging, various beach sports, diving, excursions to islands, canyoning, trekking, rafting, riding mountain bikes, swimming marathon, water polo, free climbing ...

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The Cetina River and its magnificent canyon are cut into the picturesque mountainous massif in the very background of the town of Omis.

  On its way to the sea the river has created numerous long sandy beaches that are characteristic of this part of the coast and make it one of the most beautiful, unusual and incomparable

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Destinations

Duce

Duce is situated in the middle of Dalmatia on the Omis Riviera along the Adriatic Highway. It is approximately 20 km from Split on the way to Makarska. Directly opposite is the island of Brac.

A superb tourustic oasis Duce stretches along the coast between the towns of Omis and Dugi Rat. It boasts of breathtaking sandy beaches 4 km long, encircled by rich mediteranean vegetation.

Its situated only 2 km from the mouth of the Cetina River on the very doors of a natural pathway. The river leads through the canyons inland discovering the incomparable Picnic Area "Radmanove Mlinice" and further on the well known "Mala and Velika Gubavica" Waterfalls near Zadvarje.

To the North, Duce is bordered by the Mosor Mountains situated 400 m above sea lavel. These mountains lead down to the mouth of the Cetina River and are encircled by thick pine forests which come right down to the sea and can be found on the countless sandy beaches farmed by the Cetina River.

Dugi Rat

Dugi Rat is in Central Dalmatia, 20 km south-east of Split. Its area once formed the coastal part of the historic Republic of Poljica. A new Municipality has recently been instituted with Dugi Rat ai its administrative centre.

The three main centres of the Dugi Rat municipality are Dugi Rat, Jesenice and Duće. These comprise the individual comunities of Bajnice, Krilo, Suhi Potok, Sumpetar, Mali Rat, Orij, Luka, Rogac, Vavlje, Golubinka, Glavica and Balota by the shore, and Zeljovici, Krug, and Old Duce beneath the mountain of Mosor.

Nature and climatic features

Apart from enjoying typical Mediterranean climatic features (warm, dry summers, soft and rainy winters), Dugi Rat has significant special micro-climates. The mountain ridge and the exposed slopes towards the south protect the area from the strong, cold north-easterly winds (the "bura") and for the greater part of the winter provide a milder climate than average for central Dalmatia.

History

Rich history of this area dates back to the Stone Age. From the time and time of Greek colonisation and later on Roman empire, Illyrians (Delmatians) tribes until inhabitation of this area by Croats in 7th century, there are many ancient remains, many of them have naver been systematically investigated.

Republic of Poljica long time was autonomous and independent region with its organisational autonomy and self-sufficiency in political and economic matters. However, Poljica lost its political independence during the 19th century when French army invaded Dalmatia, but it is reestablished in begining on 20th century and last until the start of socialism period.

Omis

On the river mouth of Cetina lie the remains of the fort thought to be called "Oneum". Oneum disappeared in the 7th century during the Great migrations, but the natural route from the continent to the sea was to important to be deserted for long.

Neretvan corsairs inhabit the area of Omis and make it their stronghold for their raids on Byzantium, Venetian and Croatian shipping on the Adriatic. Their threat became so large and insufferable that plans for a crusade against Omis were made, but never acted upon.

In 1498. the Turks launch their first raid on Omis, which fails, but in 1537. they manage to conquer it. Until 1684. when the Turks retreated, in Omis or its vicinity there was continuous fighting, with Turks on one side and Venetia, Hungarians, Croatians and other Christian nations on another. It fell under the rule of Venice until 1797. when Venetian Republic collapses. After that came the Austrians then Napoleon's French and then Austrians again till the end of 1918.

Omis today

Today two forts over the city remain Mirabela (at the altitude of 245m) built in 13th century and Starigrad. Pjaca is the main city square which lies between the east and west city gates, and it used to be the main setting for all major city events until the avenue Fosal was reconstructed.

Nowdays it is the tourist center of a 35 km long riviera of outstanding beauty.
Numerous monuments from its past are the witnesses of its history, long and glorious; besides these one can find nowdays an interesting and colourful market place, a large number of small restaurants, coffe shops, bistros, various shops including duty free ones and fashionable boutiques. All these will make your stay pleasant and fulfilled.

Very good communications with the nearby Split and beautiful natural beaches of this part of the riviera have enabled the development of tourist trade whose traces are to be seen even before the World War II. A number of small fishermen's villages along the riviera have had a long tourist tradition and culture.

The Cetina river and its magnificent canyon are cut into the picturesque mountainous massif in the very background of the town. On its way to the sea the river has created numerous long sandy beaches which are charecteristic of this part of the coast and make it one of the most beautiful, unusual and incomparable.

Why the Omis riviera this time? Because there are still places which are so close and yet so far from the aggressive rythm of modern life and tourist industry. Isolated coves where you can always find "your own" beach, or auto camp at the very seaside, are waiting for you.

Why the Omis riviera another time? Small fishermen's villages preserved in their originality but at the same time offering full comfort in the newly built premises and private pensions, villas or apartments, make an extraordinary alternative. If you have just made up your mind, be sure that the deprived cold splendor of commercial hotels will be well made up for by the warmth welcome of your host and his wish to make you happy.

Omis is known for all kinds of cultural events during the summer, the most famous of which is the Festival of traditional vocal music.

Split

Split is the economic and administrative center of Middle Dalmatia, with about 300,000 inhabitants. It is also the jumping-off point for exploration of the coast and islands of the beautiful Croatian Adriatic. The site was first settled when, at the end of the third century AD, the Roman Emperor Diocletian built his palace here. The importance of Diocletian's Palace far transcends local significance because of its level of preservation and the buildings of succeeding historical periods built within its walls, which today form the very heart of old Split.

Split's growth became particularly rapid in the 7th century, when the inhabitants of the destroyed Greek and Roman metropolis Salonae (present-day Solin) took refuge within its walls. The lovely ruins of Solin outside the city can still be explored today. In the Middle Ages, Split was an autonomous commune. Many of Split's historical and cultural buildings can be found within the walls of Diocletian's Palace. In addition, numerous museums, the National Theatre, and old churches and other archeological sites in the Split region make it an important cultural attraction.

Split is a busy port, with an international airport and regular ferry services with the nearby islands, the north and south Adriatic, Italy and Greece. The merchant and passenger ships of the Split shipyards may be encountered in almost all the seas of the world. The fertile fields around Split represent a good base for agriculture, while cultural monuments, superb landscapes and unparalleled seascapes make it a tourist's wonderland. Split is also a university seat and host to numerous scientific institutions.

Trogir

Trogir is situated in the center of Dalmatia, on the eastern coastline of Adriatic sea. The heart of Trogir is small islet laying between the gentle hills on the mainland and the coast of the Island of Ciovo. Trogir is city with 2300 years of tradition. It's rich culture is created under the influence of old Greeks, Romans, Venetians. Trogir with concentration of palaces, churches, towers, fortress on a small island in aevery way deserves it's nickname "the stone beauty".

Every year during the tourist season, in period from July 1 to August 31, in the very centre of the town, as the part of Trogir Summer Festival, concerts of classical and folklore music are held-in the open air or inside (the Rector's Palace, Museum Hall, Cathedral, Kamerlengo Fortress...), as well as the promenade concerts along the streets and in the town squares.

Medjugorje

Medjugorje ("between the hills") has become well known in the world, because of six young people who claim to have seen visions of the Madonna. Beginning on June 24, 1981, the Blessed Mother appeared to, and later told the visionaries God sent her to our world to help us convert our hearts and lives back to Him. All essential and necessary information concerning the events of Medjugorje can be found on our web-pages www.medjugorje.hr, which is the 'official voice' from Medjugorje.

Dubrovnik

George Bernard Shaw was enchanted by this beautiful city: for him, it was paradise. And he is not only one. Millions of other people also take home happy memories from this "jewel of the Adriatic".

Dubrovnik has a remarkable history. An independent, merchant republic for 700 years (abolished by Napoleon in 1806), it traded with Turkey and India in the East (with a consul in Goa, India) and had trade representatives in Africa (Cape Verde Islands). It even had diplomatic relations with the English court in the middle ages. Its status was such that powerful and rich Venice was envious of this Croatian-Slav city.

Dubrovnik is the most southern city in Croatia, and the most practical way to reach the city is to do so by air. Dubrovnik is 200 km far to the south from Orij and Dugi Rat. The old town was completed in the 13th century and remains virtually unchanged to the present day. If you are visiting in the summer, do not miss the world-renowned Dubrovnik Summer Festival, with music, theatre and dance performances.