Omiš

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Omiš is an old city located on the Adriatic Coast in Dalmatia, Croatia.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By plane

Take a flight to the Split Airport and then use a Bus service to get to Omiš.

[edit] By bus

You can use services from frequent buses that come in and go from Split, Makarska, Sibenik, Dubrovnik, Rijeka, Mostar.

[edit] By taxi

There is taxi-van service that can be used from Split and Makarska.

[edit] By boat

There is a ferry service from Ancona, Italy. Take a ferry to the Port of Split and than use the bus to get to Omiš.

There are local boats that run several times a day from Islands of Brac, Hvar, Korčula and Vis. Take them to Split and then use the bus or taxi service to get to Omiš.

[edit] Get around

You can get around the city by car, local taxi and bus service, or tourist trolley. You can also rent a bike or moped from tourist agencies. However most people find it sufficiently comfortable to get around on foot, because Omiš is relatively small city.

[edit][add listing] See

  • Visit the historic Churches of Omiš
  • Fortresses Mirabella and Fortica
  • Beautiful city beach (Velika Plaza)
  • The city museum and harbour

[edit][add listing] Do

  • Participate in summertime activities the Fishing Nights, Crazy Dives and Pirates Nights
  • Take a trip up to the canyon of Cetina
  • Go rafting on the beautiful river Cetina
  • Take a ferry trips to the islands of Brac and Hvar
  • Go and visit the city of Makarska, Split, Solin and Trogir and enjoy the beauty of old architecture
  • Visit surrounding places (Nemira, Stanici, Lokva, Duce, Dugi Rat)
  • Go to the basketball, soccer, and water polo games

[edit][add listing] Buy

  • Traditional folklore clothes
  • Omiš post cards
  • Handmade sculptures with city symbols

[edit][add listing] Eat

  • Try Dalmatinski Prsut-Dalmatian smoked ham (ham smoked and dry on specific way)
  • Fritule and Krostule (home made cookies)
  • Jela ispod peke (meals prepared in the traditional way at the local restaurants)
  • Local see-food specialties

[edit][add listing] Drink

  • Rakija: hard alcohol made either from grapes or plums
  • Prosek: sweet liquor

[edit][add listing] Sleep

  • There are apartments for rent located all over the city that are relatively inexpensive.

[edit] Get out

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