Dalmatia

Trstenik – The Port of Wine

Trstenik is situated on the southern coast of the Pelješac Peninsula, and is also called “the port of wine”. Visitors are welcome to several wine cellars in Trstenik. They can also try traditional food and local wine at small family establishments. Trstenik is the place to enjoy wine, sea and beautiful nature.

Gastronomic Connections on Šolta Island

There are three things connecting the village of Maslinica and Šešula bay on the island of Šolta: the sea, the road and excellent food. Šešula bay hides one of the best restaurants in the area, which is called Šišmiš. Its special offer proved to be so attractive to visitors, which is why another restaurant, called Šakajet, was opened in Maslinica. The names of both restaurants designate the animal “bat”.

Steer Your Yacht to Komiža

The island of Vis lies to the southeast of the major Croatian town Split. Just like its neighbors Brač and Hvar, the island is famous for its number of sunny days. On the western side of the island, there is Komiža, once an important fishing town, now a popular tourist destination.

“The Islands of Hell”

The Pakleni Islands are a beautiful archipelago that lies in the Croatian Adriatic. Their name suggest that the islands are a hellish place, but they are quite the opposite. Small, peaceful and mainly uninhabited, they attract a lot of visitors over the summer. This text will explain you why.

Glamorous New Year’s Eve on a Sailing Yacht

Christmas time reminded me of an event that occurred a few years ago. My wish to spend the NYE on a sailing yacht was suddenly granted by an agent whose customers were looking for a skipper. What began like a night of disaster turned out to be a wonderful night thanks to some mulled Dalmatian red wine and Maritimo’s bar in Sali.