A brand new bridge connecting the Dalmatian island of Čiovo with the mainland opens for traffic on Tuesday.

The bridge, which is 547 metres long, has taken three years to build .

CIOVO ISLAND -CROATIA

Ciovo Island Top
Trogir Riviera Spot

What's Ciovo island? An island or a peninsula. I would say, both! This small island in central Dalmatia is an indivisible part of Trogir town and Trogir Riviera.
It has an area of 28.8 square kilometers and 6,071 inhabitants (according census of 1991) with the highest peak Rudine (209 m). The island has a typical Mediterranean climate, rich vegetation, archipelago of small picturesque islands, innumerable hidden bays and beaches.

You can't be wrong if you chose this island for your summer holidays. The biggest  places on the island are: Okrug Gornji, Okrug Donji, Arbanija and Slatina.
It's the nearest island or peninsula to Split Airport, only little more than 6 miles. Once on the island you can find excellent boats connections from Trogir or Slatina village to Split town. If you prefer to take a bus to visit Split, there is a regular public bus connection N° 38 to Split town.





From Ciovo island you can easily reach Krka and Plitvice National Parks. The first is only 39 miles from there while Plitvice Lakes are 3 hours drive.

CROATIAN COAST: National Geographic Named Trogir in World’s Top Te...

CROATIAN COAST: National Geographic Named Trogir in World’s Top Te...: TROGIR More international recognition of the treasures of Central Dalmatia, as National Geographic has named Trogir in its top ten island...

National Geographic Named Trogir in World’s Top Ten Island Cities

TROGIR

More international recognition of the treasures of Central Dalmatia, as National Geographic has
named Trogir in its top ten island cities in the world.
The compact old town of Trogir is technically an island, and it has been under UNESCO protection as a World Heritage Site since 1997. National Geographic had this to say:
“Take an afternoon stroll with gelato in hand through the medieval maze of streets. Blessed with stunning nature and an easygoing pace of life, this immaculately preserved Adriatic fort may just be a perfect microcosm of Croatia.”

DALMATINA COAST

Southern Dalmatia possesses one of Europe’s most dramatic shorelines, as the stark, grey wall of the coastal mountains sweeps down towards a lush seaboard ribbon dotted with palm trees and olive plantations. It is one of the most urbanized parts of the Adriatic coast, with suburban Split creeping earnestly along the shore in both directions, and the resorts of the Makarska Riviera strung together towards the south. However it is also home to antiquated villages and harsh natural wildernesses, which can often be found just a few minutes’ walk uphill from the coastal strip.
The hub around which everything on this stretch of coast revolves is Split, a teeming, chaotic but ultimately addictive city that also serves as the Adriatic’s main ferry port. Just outside the city, the ruins of Roman Salona, the Renaissance town of Trogir and the medieval Croatian stronghold of Klis are the main draws. The coast south of Split is probably mainland Dalmatia’s most enchanting stretch, with the mountains glowering over a string of long pebble beaches, although along the Makarska Riviera crowded resorts are beginning to put the squeeze on the fishing villages. The dramatic Cetina gorge and the weird lakes of Imotski provide ample excuses for excursions inland.

TOWN OF ZADAR

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Croatia’s coast and islands enjoy hot, dry, sunny summers and mild, moderately wet winters. The summer months are an ideal time to head to Croatia for a sailing holiday, with blissfully hot days – perfect for taking in the sights at each port of call, and ideal water temperatures for swimming, snorkelling and trying out some fun water sports.

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Croatia’s climate follows two patterns: Mediterranean on the coast, with warm summers and mild winters, and continental inland – slightly hotter during the summer, and extremely cold in winter, with average daily temperatures barely scraping freezing from December to February. July and August constitute the peak season on the Adriatic, and this is definitely the time to visit if busy beaches and lively café society are what you’re looking for. Many Croats make their way to the coast at this time, and social and cultural activity in the inland cities tends to dry up as a result. Peak-season daytime temperatures can be roasting, however, both on the coast and inland, and dawn-to-dusk sightseeing can be a gruelling experience. Hotel accommodation soon fills up at the height of summer, and it may be more relaxing to travel in June or September, when there is significantly less pressure on facilities. From October to May the coast can be very quiet indeed, and many hotels and tourist attractions may well shut up shop for the winter. Autumn is a good time to enjoy inland Istria and national park areas like the Plitvice Lakes and the River Krka, when the woodland colours produced by the mixture of deciduous and evergreen trees are at their best. Given the innocuous winters on the Adriatic coast, urban sightseeing in historic centres such as Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik can be enjoyable at this time, and it’s also worth bearing in mind that hotel prices on the Adriatic may be up to fifty percent cheaper than in peak season. Winters inland are a different kettle of fish entirely: snow is common here over this period, and transport in highland areas is frequently disrupted as a result – though it can also be a picturesque backdrop to sightseeing. Spring is well into its stride by mid-March: warm, dry weather makes this a great time to go cycling, hiking or touring the cultural sights, and in southern Dalmatia the sea might be warm enough to swim in by mid- to late May.