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Omis is a small town and holiday resort 26 km southeast of Split. It lies on the left bank of the Cetina River mouth, close to its picturesque river canyon. Omis is situated at the narrow belt between the sea and steep Mosor Mountain. The Cetina River divides it into two parts.
There are large sandy beaches stretching along the seaside. In the eastern part of the holiday resort there is a string of nice coves with sandy and pebbly beaches.
Omis was settled as early as Roman times (its original name was Oneum). In the Middle Ages it was a fortified town. In 12th and 13th c Omis was ruled by Croatian Princes. From 1444 it was under the Venetian rule. Of all fortifications from the Middle Ages only the Southern Town Gate , the south-western quadrangle tower and a fortress situated on a cliff above the town of Omis, have been preserved. On the main square there is the parish church from 17th c with two paintings by the Ravenna painter Matteo Ingoli. Inside the Renaissance Palace, close to the church, a valuable collection of archaeological finds, objects of material culture and ethnographic craft objects is displayed.
In the centre of the town there is the old church of St. Spirit from 16th c. On the wooden Renaissance altar there is a valuable painting of the Venetian painter J. Palma, the junior.
Omis holiday accommodation facilities: Hotels, campings private accommodation (apartments).
Holidaymakers adore this wonderful holiday resort, unique in its beauty and geographical position. Just imagine a Mediterranean town with its own river, the most beautiful mountainous blue river pouring into the sea in the middle of the town. And above the holiday resort, so close that it is almost threatening, raises Dinaric massif of the steep Mosor mountain.
The roads from the sea are leading more and more frequently toward the interior. This change in direction reveals to holidaymakers the beauty and attractiveness they do not expect to encounter. One of such places is the region called Dalmatinska Zagora (Dalmatian hinterland), a green land in the heart of Dalmatia. It will give holidaymakers an unusual adventure if they leave Omis and try reaching Vrgorac across Mount Mosor.
This picturesque area among the high Dinaric Mountains is definitely worth experiencing. It is marked by the Cetina River, a magnificent river springing from below Mt. Dinara and winding through the north-western part of the Cetina region, flowing through high, steep mountain cliffs and finally pouring into the sea at the place where the town of Omis is located.
Several kilometres upstream there is a gorgeous building complex of the Radmans with preserved parts of an old water mill built over the river Cetina, a collection of ancient artefacts and an excellent restaurant serving delicious specialities. The complex is surrounded by exuberant greenery around this crystal-clear mountain river. Most of the adventurous scenes filmed in beautiful landscapes according to Karl May's novels were taken inside this wondrous canyon.
Holidaymakers who want to test the challenges of nature will find here numerous reasons for their excursions: horseback riding, cycling, rafting across the white waters and cascades of the Cetina River or angling trout. At the end of a strenuous day tourists will enjoy delicious food specialities and excellent wines in numerous restaurants and wine cellars. Holidaymakers can find comfortable accommodation in numerous apartments, villas and house rentals in Omis - the charming holiday resort in Croatia. Whoever comes to this unique corner of Croatia will never forget its special beauty -a blend of the sea holiday resorts and its green adventurous interior.
Holidaymakers can join the special programs for their active holidays:
ACTIVE RELAXATION PROGRAMS OF DALMATIAN HINTERLAND - THE GREEN DALMATIA - CROATIA
RAFTING
Rafting on the nine-kilometre stretch of the Cetina River takes approximately three to four hours.
Experienced instructors accompany the daring holidaymakers through this adventure. There is enough water for rafting even in summer because the river's water level is controlled by a hydroelectric plant. The River Cetina offers to rafters the rapids of different intensity and it is not recommended to go rafting without experienced instructors. Anyway, it is an adrenaline rising adventure - descending the river's white waters surrounded by exuberant riverside vegetation that is forming tunnels of green leaves and branches at many places, passing below impressive high karst cliffs, rocks and caves or through deep canyons in an untouched nature all around the river.
KAYAKING
This adventure for specially brave holidaymakers through the beautiful Cetina River Canyon in the length of 15 km, with small cascades and rocky obstacles is possible from the village Blato na Cetini to Zadvarje. It lasts for about four hours.
HUNTING
The Dalmatian hinterland abounds in hunting grounds. There are 44 private and 22 state hunting grounds with different species of game: chamois, mouflons, wild boars,foxes, hares, pheasants and
partridges.
MOUNTAINEERING
The Dinaric range of mountains in Dalmatia is criss-crossed by many mountaineering paths passing by mountaineering homes situated below high peaks. All the paths are marked. Accommodation can be found in mountaineering homes or village households.
FREE-CLIMBING
The Dinaric Mountains are ideal for this popular sport.
If you choose to spend your holidays in this very popular holiday resort- Omis (Croatia) you will find so many reasons to make your vacation as active as possible. [...]