The Dalmatian hinterland is situated between Central and Northern Dalmatia (Sibenik). Zagora is less developed but it is a great diamond in rough. Although the region is not enough developed it has its own special charm.
Untouched natural beauties, preserved tradition and culture, and indigenous gastronomic products are just a part of what the Dalmatian hinterland offers to its visitors.
As the flower in the stone, the Dalmatian hinterland wins at a first sight. Surrounded by Biokovo, Mosor, Kozjak, Dinara, in the area between Krka and Neretva, under its massive rocks, there are many villages, small towns and large fields. Deeply carved in its stone, it keeps rich and bloody history. The Dalmatian hinterland tells the story of an effort and work. It represents the unity of a man and nature. Wakes up that primordial in everyone who comes.
“Zagora is thus a living stone. Up to the present day; magnificent in the explosion of untouched nature, acts of human suffering, feeling of freedom and purity, away from the world centers,… Leave every traveler breathless. Is not that enough to be special at a first sight?”
Great tourist opportunities for Zagora opened with the construction of the Zagreb-Split highway. Zagora started connecting to the urban centers of Croatia. New door opened to many curious visitors.
At the beginning of the 90-es, private accommodation in Dalmatian hills was rare. Nowadays, the number of accommodation units is growing. Moreover, there is more and more holiday homes. Almost each of the holiday home in its offer has a swimming pool. Most of them also offer extra facilities: sports grounds, cycling trails, animal farms…
An indispensable part of the Dalmatian hinterland offer are high quality gastronomic products. The most famous is the dalmatian prsut, dried on the local wind “bura”. Warm bread under the “peka”, quality homemade wine and cheese, traditional “soparnik” and cakes … Homemade and fresh tastes, prepared with a lots of love, will certainly excite your palate.
Dalmatian hinterland offers a multitude of options for lovers of active tourism: rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, canyoning, rafting, riding a quad, biking, … Everyone can find something for themselves. Content is tailored to individuals, groups, or entire families.
The offer is even larger and more varied, and demand is following close behind. If you want to spend your vacation outside the city crowds, enjoying every moment – the Dalmatian hinterland is ideal for you!
But, if you want a big town rush, bigger centers are within your reach.It takes you only 20 minutes by car.
In recent years there has been a boom in tourism in the area of Dalmatian hinterland. Unspoiled nature and natural beauties, gastronomic specialties, rich cultural and historical heritage, friendly hosts are all elements that wildly attract tourists from all over the world.
More and more guests want to spend their vacation in this part of Croatia. We are sure that this positive trend will only continue to grow as Zagora has a wide range of offers to suit everyone’s taste.