South Croatia that
is Dalmatia is one of the oldest regional and geographical
parts of Europe.It stretches along the coast of the
Adriatic sea in the length of 400 kilometers. Italy
borders Dalmatia in the north and Montenegro in the
south. Dalmatia represents the southern part of Croatia
and is therefore called south Croatia.The rulers and
the borders of Croatia have often been changed in the
history but from the 7th century on, the people of Croatia
have remained unaltered and established deep roots in
their state, culture, history, art and religion.
From the aspect
of law, Dalmatian region formally doesn't exist and
that is exactly what makes it so special.. It is a geographical
region only. However, what distinguishes it most from
other regions and states is the fact that every Dalmatian
has a strong sense of belonging to his / her Dalmatian
roots.
Dalmatia consists of three regions - northern Dalmatia,central
Dalmatia and southern Dalmatia, each with its capital.
The "capital" of the northern
Dalmatia is Donatus' Zadar, of the central Dalmatia
- Duje's Split and of the southern Dalmatia - Vlaho's
Dubrovnik. For centuries, Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik
have been the cultural, artistic and economic centres
of Dalmatia.
The relief of Dalmatia
is another thing that distinguishes it from other countries.
Namely, Dalmatia has one of the most indented coastlines
in Europe, with more than a thousand of islands, islets
and reefs that stretch along the coast and are parallel
to the mountains on the mainland.
The climate in Dalmatia
is under the influence of both the warm Adriatic Sea
and the mountains on the mainland. As a result summers
in Dalmatia are hot and dry whereas winters are short
and mild. The mountains protect Dalmatia from the impact
of the continental climate in the northern parts of
Croatia.
Every day, Dalmatians enjoy the azure of the sky - the
clearest and the sunniest one in Europe. Towards the
evening, the sunny sky combined with the summer breeze
called Maestral creates an enchanting mixture of scent,
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| The Adriatic Sea is the deepest
and the most beautiful gulf in the Mediterranean. The
ancient Romans called it "Mare Adriaticum"
- the name was given to it by the Greek geographers
Scylax, Ptolemaeus and Strabo. The fact that it has
more than a thousand of reefs, islets and islands makes
it one of the most beautiful seas in the world. In comparison
with the rest of Dalmatia and Croatia, Central Dalmatia
is the most beautiful region.
You can find beauty everywhere-in the sea, on the coast,
on the islands.
The fact that there are 4 National Parks (Mljet, Paklenica,
Kornati and river Krka) and 3 Nature Parks ( Velebit,
Telasica, Biokovo) in Central Dalmatia speaks for itself.
Beauty is everywhere.
All you have to do is to give yourself up to nature
and its beneficial influence and your stay here will
be beautiful and unforgettable in every aspect. The
only dilemma you may find yourself in while in this
large "nature park" is whether to enjoy the
sights created by nature or those created by man.
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