In choosing central Dalmatia as your holiday destination, you have chosen a region of luxurious Mediterranean beauty with a rich history and lively tradition. You have come to a region resting in the seat of the Mediterranean mountains, hiding the secret of preserved nature, cultural heritage and a stormy history which you will encounter at every step. Your stay in central Dalmatia can be much more than a quiet holiday in the pearly bays of the cleanest sea of the Mediterranean, as close by lie opportunities for an excellent active holiday in nature’s embrace. The excitement you will experience in recreational sports activities which are adapted to average physical fitness however also offering activities that will test your thresholds of endurance and adventurous spirit; will create beautiful memories of a unique feeling of freedom. In the preserved nature of the coast, islands and hinterlands of central Dalmatia become a participant in the overall trend of recognizing, valuing and partaking in the delights of the hidden beauty, making your stay all the more enjoyable and content full.

Rafting

If you consider yourself even a little adventurous, rafting is a discipline which you must try. To raft down the foaming river you will need good will and swimming expertise. If you listen to the instructions of the skipper about how, when and how hard you need to paddle or when to throw yourself into the boat and hold tight, you will experience an adventure which you will be able to boast about and remember for a very long time.

Canyoning

For thousands of years the river Cetina has shaped the canyon creating wondrous shapes in the rock of its basin. A clear and clean river pleasant for bathing, cliffs up to one hundred and eighty meters in height, waterfalls, underwater tunnels, lakes, the fifty meter high Gubavica waterfall and the humming of the river which becomes louder and louder will allow you to experience the true power and beauty nature.

Climbing

Free climbing under the watchful eye of instructors and using the appropriate climbing gear, is an absolutely safe sport which really everyone can try. The most important thing to know is how to choose the right direction – that is, that the difficulty of the climb is suited to your physical abilities and you will truly enjoy in climbing equally as much as experienced climbers.

Trekking

The beauty of hidden paths, views of the seaside places and islands, cultivated fields, olive groves and vineyards on terraces scarce with soil stolen from the rocky land, tirelessly tell the story of the local people. Discover hidden corners and endless beauty barely visible to the eye; meet the everyday man who is very much in the habit of always unselfishly sharing the little he has with welcomed guests. The heavenly combination of the sea and mountains, sunny islands and tame mountain range, will fill your heart and make you want to visit again.

Mountain bike

To see, hear and feel nature, at the same time enjoying a leisurely bike ride or conquer the summit, ride down the mountains, test your body over the gravel paths at the base, follow the river flow, discover the islands and choose from various bike levels is a unique pleasure. If you join in, you will discover a new world and celebrate the taste of your own victory.

Sea kayak

If you are tired of the hustle and bustle of the beaches full of swimmers, we invite you to try kayaking to pebble beaches accessible only from the sea. You will explore caves and cavern, underwater springs and bathe in the beautiful, crystal clear sea.

Canoe safari

Easy paddling on quiet parts of the river Cetina in unsinkable kayaks for two or canoes for more people as well as conquering the rapids ideal for beginners will stay in your memory forever. Following the river currents, you will pass by picturesque fields through which the meandering river passes and so relaxed, feel the intoxication of the calm and quiet which surrounds you.

Paintball

In this game which increases adrenalin and attracts people looking for a good time, equally important is physical fitness and intelligence. The war game, in which you shoot at your opponents with balls which leave colour traces, requires your absolute attention and concentration. Paintball can be organised, other than on already existing terrains, at various locations on the coast or islands.

Sailing

Yachtsmen who come to sail in the waters round Split will be able to satisfy their curiosity in various ways, starting from the hospitality in the town of Split, and going on to the weather conditions, which are very often close to the ideal for sailing, the geographical position of the islands and coastline that are said to be the most beautiful and interesting in the Mediterranean. In addition there are details of the rich cultural and inherited past, a mine of information, workshop and other services, the wining and dining scene, all together in contact with the hosts, known for their charm and kindness.

Diving

The Adriatic, crystal clear and blue, framed with green pine trees and shrubs, with so many islands and islets, rocks, and sandbanks is known for its beauty. A particularly strong is the impression of the sea meeting the mountains steeply precipitating to its depths in the very center of the Adriatic – the central Dalmatia. The most beautiful diving into the living submarine world is on banks and steep submarine cliffs sinking into the sea depths. There you can see octopuses, groupers, giltheads, sea basses, scorpion-fish, lobsters, conger eel, shoals of pilchards and merry damsel fish or rare large fish (tuna, greater amber-jack, etc.). If you’re lucky, you will be visited by a benevolent dolphin or a sea horse.

Horse riding

Horse riding is well established in the Dalmatinska Zagora region, which has five riding clubs.
More information can be found in the offices of the TBs.

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