As you might have noticed: in the summer time many Polish people travel from Poland to Croatia for their Dalmatian vacations. They not only come once for the holidays but they come back every year! For example my parents have been travelling to Dalmatia almost every year since 1998.

But what is it in Croatia that keeps me coming back? Why do I love holidays in Dalmatia so much?

First of all: the sea. The Adriatic is as clear as the feeling of joy I felt when I saw it for the first time. It’s also warm because of the sunny weather. Every evening, the Sun itself goes to sleep into the crystal clear water in spectacular ways.

All Polish people agree that Dalmatian people are very friendly. Whenever we look for an apartment in Dalmatia – they are helpful and warm (like the Croatian summer weather). The Croatian and Polish mentalities are very close to one another, like our languages – so we don’t have problems with communication or finding accommodation in Dalmatia. We can always talk to Croats, even when we have no idea about the meaning of some words.

When we find our “dalmatia apartments” we can relax and go see the great Dalmatian architecture as well as the breathtaking nature. No matter if it’s the work of generations past like the Diocletian’s Palace in Split, the Dubrovnik city walls, the Pula amphitheatre, the Trogir UNESCO city centre or the work of nature like the Krka National Park or the Kornati islands…, – we admire them truly.

But we also love the stony beaches and the narrow stone streets. Be it a bigger town or a small village – every place has its own charm and charisma. What’s more I can tell you for sure that Croatia has a beautiful coast.

I think that the best way to spend your vacation in Dalmatia is being present in the here and now. To feel everything, to taste, smell and listen.

My favourite part of feeling the summer is swimming in the sea. The Dalmatian people say that if you are burdened by worries or problems – the best cure for all is the sea. And it’s true. I have always loved the feeling of the peaceful velvet surrounding me when I go deeper and deeper into the water. It makes us healthier and happier.

Holidays in Dalmatia

I love to spend the holidays in Dalmatia even more in the summer time because of figs and other sunny fruit, fresh fish and sea creatures (especially on a plate ). There’s something magical and tasty in the way people live here. You can swim every day in the sea, eat homemade produce from the local open market, drink homemade wine, talk with friendly people, dream big and small under the summer sky full of stars.

The blossoming lavender, growing rosemary or wonderful pine forests always paint my heart with a wealth of smelly summer memories…

If you love to meet new people you can always have fun with the locals. People here are forthcoming and open hearted. What’s more, they all seem to have a great talent for singing, even while playing water-polo. One thing I can’t have enough of are the sunsets… Every afternoon the breathtaking spectacle begins. In that moment everything and everyone moves in slow motion. There is no one who would turn his back to this romantic and ever changing premiere as the Sun goes down.

When the night is near you can hear cicadas singing through the falling dark. They will also sing Croatian lullabies for you until you fall asleep…

That’s Why a Polish girl loves holidays in Dalmatia.

Author: Magdalena Helena

I’m a Polish girl living in Croatia, Zagreb.  As you can see – I’m writing from the heart and with humor. You can find my page here

Jestem Polką mieszkającą w Chorwacji, w Zagrzebiu.  Jak widać – piszę od serca i z humorem. Moją stronę znajdziesz tutaj .

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Holidays in Dalmatia will provide a whole series of sensations. This Roman Province is rich in old architecture which is still quite “alive”. Small towns are merging ancient and modern style, noisy narrow streets, lively markets, gastronomy dominated by Mediterranean cuisine but also influenced by Eastern cuisine, mostly from Turkey.  There is an essential ritual of drinking coffee in many local cafes on every corner.

Dalmatians have daily rituals and distinctive lifestyle during the period of Summer under the slogan “di je priša?”, which can hardly be literally translated, yet must be experienced. The closest meaning would be a state of mind in which there is no rush and everything is going slowly and rather hedonistic.

How? – By enjoying in little things in everyday life, every ray of sunshine, every sip of coffee, listening to the cry of a seagull, enjoying the view and smell of the sea, watching a ferry slowly departing from the port, listening to the noise of all the languages ​​spoken by foreigners heading to the next ferry with their luggage, smiling back to a child, having a chat with all friends and acquaintances you bump into in the street, getting excited about bargaining at local market for fresh fish or vegetables, feeling hungry because of the beautiful smell of basil coming from nearby restaurant. “Di je priša?” – slow down and sense it all!

Local market

Dalmatian women, and some men, really love to cook. That is the custom. It goes without saying that lunch and often even dinner must be served. Family meals are an inevitable thing in most households.
In a culture that defies the modern hectic pace of life and nurtures family values, meals are rituals that foster interpersonal connections
If Dalmatian is free in the morning, he will certainly visit local market. During Summer, this is a real experience. Market is located in the city center of Split next to the walls of Diocletian’s palace and during the summer period it looks like a big noisy anthill. Thousands of people are purchasing fresh fruit and vegetables, domestic chees, honey, wine. It is very important to know “grannies” that sell their ecological products on the market, grown in Dalmatian hinterland.

After getting the right groceries, you must hit the fish market. That’s rather a smelly place situated next to famous Marmontova street, but it has its charms. The earlier you get there, the more fresh fish you’ll be able to find. Fish offer is very important for locals. There is even a daily report over the radio each morning about supply and price of fish on the fish market.

After getting fresh groceries and fish or meat, you must head home before noon and start preparing the meal. Around lunch hours whole town smells like one big restaurant.

Our goal is to provide a little extra sensation – to create conditions for you to experience holidays in Dalmatia through local life philosophy “Di je priša” by offering you suitable Dalmatia apartment in lively locations in Dalmatian cities.

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Over the centuries, various civilizations and cultures have occupied Dalmatia which had great influence in its development.
Consequently, historic centers of Dalmatian cities reflect culture of ancient Greek colonies, Romans, early Christianity, Napoleon and Austro-Hungarian monarchy.
This is in particular apparent in the architecture of preserved buildings from that time.
Hence, this might be the main reason for flaming love affair between Dalmatia and Game of Thrones.
Dalmatia offers a variety of a bit unreal and fairytale buildings and landscapes that evoke elements of fantasy.
Holidays-Dalmatia team will help you explore following locations where scenes from popular series were filmed:

SPLIT

1700 years old city grew from breathtaking Roman palace in the city center.
Hence,it was not surprising that the palace was perfect as filming location for Meereen city. In particular, for the turbulent ruling of Khaleesi.
You can imagine the army of Unsullied marching through little, stone and narrow streets. Marching through the ancient part of the Split.
Inside these walls, Unsullied soldiers visit a brothel and the Sons of the Harpy do their killings.
Diocletian’s basements represent Daenerys’ Throne Room. Basements are perfect spot also as catacombs where the dragons live in chains.
This was where Tyrion removed chains from Rhaegal and Viserion and managed to stay alive.
Particularly interesting about Split is that we can offer apartments inside or very close to palace.
So then you can easily reach all filming spots during your holidays in Dalmatia.

FORTRESS OF KLIS

Klis fortress is strategically important building, which is famous for defending the city of Split from Turks.
Especially interesting are the outside walls of fortress, which represent the walls of City of Meereen in the series.
Get off the highway at the exit for Split with Hughes air co official site. To the right, after 5 minutes driving, you’ll have a beautiful view of Klis.
Driving distance from Split and nearby places to Klis is about 10 min.

KASTEL GOMILICA

Gomilica is one out of 7 Kastels. However, Gomilica is place of Free City of Braavos revival.
This is where the Arya Stark played the most striking role.
Very picturesque old Gomilica fort lies almost entirely on the water and therefore was perfect for Braavos scenes.
Kastel Gomilica fort is very magical, almost unreal. And the good news is that Holidays-Dalmatia can help you book Kastela apartment close to romantic Gomilica fortress.
Therefore, spend your holidays in the City of Braavos with our help.

ZRNOVNICA

A stonepit and old watermill were two filming locations in this little town near Split.
Watermill was location where Daenerys’ handmaid had a bath. In the distance, stonepit was a perfect spot for battle scenes.
Holidays-Dalmatia recommend Podstrana accommodation or Stobrec accommodation in case you want to have Zrnovnica locations almost on walking distance.

DUBROVNIK (King’s Landing) and BASKA VODA

Dubrovnik and Baska Voda are rather remote locations from Split and therefore require a full day tour.
Thus, if you wish, Holidays-Dalmatia will be happy to arrange a trip to King’s Landing for you.

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