Surroundings - Villa Ludilo

Trogir – UNESO World Heritage

14 km from Poljica

Gorgeous Trogir is set within medieval walls on a tiny island, linked by bridges to both the mainland and to the far larger Čiovo Island. On summer nights everyone gravitates to the wide seaside promenade lined with bars, cafes and yachts, leaving the knotted, mazelike marble streets gleaming mysteriously under old-fashioned streetlights.

The old town has retained many intact and beautiful buildings from its age of glory between the 13th and 15th centuries. In 1997 its profuse collection of Romanesque and Renaissance buildings earned it World Heritage status.

Poljica – the city where villa Ludilo is located

town centre

Poljica is a small tourist settlement located by on the coast of the Adriatic Sea, approximately 40 kilometers north from the town of Split and 14 kilometers from the historic town of Trogir.

Poljica is located in the picturesque coastal region, just 2.5 kilometers from the village of Marina. The small village stretches along the coast with very nice pebble beaches and restaurants. There is possibility of renting boats and exploring to this beautiful region. The vicinity of the towns of Trogir and Split make this perfect destination for those that would like to explore the historical and cultural heritage and also spend lazy days on nice beaches in front of their holiday accommodation. To the north beautiful towns of Primosten and Sibenik are located, which are also worth visiting. In Poljica there is a possibility of scuba diving and wind surfing. Beaches have shallow entrance the sea which makes them perfect for families with small children.

The hosts are very welcoming and hospitable, and have long tradition in tourism –almost all speak English language, and some Italian and German. Beaches are clean and well maintained, and it is possible to rent umbrellas and chairs and among the beaches there is a nice walking trail and some beaches have natural shade and showers. Poljica is truly a holiday resort, with not very much to offer, except for basics – quality accommodation, beautiful and well maintained beaches, crystal blue sea some sport activities and places for snack and refreshment. Those who seek peaceful holiday, spending lazy days on the beach this Poljica is perfect

Marina – small coastal village with harbor

2,5 km from Poljica

The coastal village of Marina is a great mix of tradition and modernity, where the old customs and traditions are wonderfully intertwined with today’s way of life.

In Marina you can experience more than an ordinary holiday: sail, dive, go fishing, drive with the boat or be a captain yourself on a boat or a yacht, which you can rent according to your wishes.

If you enjoy the atmosphere of old Dalmatian taverns/ konobas, good fish and domestic brandy, you don’t have to go nowhere else apart from your holiday village.

The sandy beach of Marina, beside the clear sea and the shadow under old olive trees and pines offer you refreshment in the restaurant and the aperitiv-bar.

Here the sea is the cleanest, the bays and jetties the most romantic. The locals of Marina are extremely hospitable.

Split

about 38 km from Poljica

Croatia’s second-largest city, Split is a great place to see Dalmatian life as it’s really lived. Always buzzing, this exuberant city has just the right balance between tradition and modernity. Step inside Diocletian’s Palace – a Unesco World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most impressive Roman monuments – and you’ll see dozens of bars, restaurants and shops thriving amid the atmospheric old walls where Split has been humming along for thousands of years.

To top it off, Split has a unique setting. Its dramatic coastal mountains act as the perfect backdrop to the turquoise waters of the Adriatic.

Krka national park – a magical place of waterfalls and gorges

about 55 km from Poljica

Stretching from the western foot of the Dinaric Range into the sea near Šibenik, the 73km Krka River and its wonderful waterfalls define the landscape of Krka National Park. The waterfalls are a karstic phenomenon: over millennia river water has created a canyon up to 200m deep through limestone hills. It’s the most dramatic natural sight in the region, but there are also several artificial sights within the park that are well worth the effort to reach.

There are five main entrances to the park. As most people visit from Šibenik, the two most popular starting points are Skradin and Lozovac at the southern end. The other three entrances are at Roški Slap, Krka Monastery and Burnum, which can all be reached by car.

Blue lagoon and island Šolta – snorkeling in crystal clear water

Approx. 45 min. boat ride from Trogir

We recommend a day trip.

The start to the “Blue Lagoon” is possible from Trogir or also Split. A tour can be booked by boat or speedboat at the many agencies on site. Diving, snorkeling and local food on the island make this excursion an unforgettable experience.

The island of Šolta about 20 km south of Split and has about 1,600 inhabitants. The island is also easily accessible by ferry from Split during the main season, but also in the off-season. There are 9 smaller villages on the island, which are relatively close to each other. The car ferry, which runs four to six times a day, docks in Rogač.

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Min. 2-day trip – about 230 km from Poljica

Within the boundaries of this heavily forested national park, 16 crystalline lakes tumble into each other via a series of waterfalls and cascades. The mineral-rich waters carve through the rock, depositing tufa in continually changing formations. Clouds of butterflies drift above the 18km of wooden footbridges and pathways that snake around the edges and across the rumbling water.

It takes upwards of six hours to explore the lakes on foot, or you can slice two hours off by taking advantage of the park’s free boats and buses (departing every 30 minutes from April to October). From Entrance 2, catch the bus to the top of the upper lakes and wander back down to the shore of 4km-long Kozjak, the park’s largest lake. A boat will whisk you from here to the lower lakes, where the circuit culminates in the aptly named Veliki Slap, the tallest waterfall in Croatia (78m). The path then climbs steeply (offering great views and photo opportunities) to a bus stop, where you can grab a lift back to Entrance 2.

If you’ve got limited time, the upper lake section can be completed in two hours. The lower section takes about three, although it’s best to start with the bus ride and end with the boat to save yourself a climb.

Central Dalmatia

Villa Ludilo in Poljica/Marina is located in the region of Central Dalmatia. This is Croatia’s most action-packed and diverse part of Croatia, with pretty islands, quiet ports, rugged mountains, numerous castles and an emerging culinary scene, as well as three Unesco World Heritage Sites: Diocletian’s Palace in Split, the medieval walled town of Trogir and the ancient strip fields of the Stari Grad plain on the island of Hvar. Throughout it all, the rugged 1500m-high Dinaric Range provides a dramatic background.

Hot spots include the buzzing Mediterranean-flavoured city of Split and gorgeous little Hvar Town, where the cashed meet the trashed on the Adriatic’s most glamorous party island. But if it’s relaxation you’re after, there are seductive sandy beaches and pebbly coves scattered about islands near and far.

Best of all, Dalmatia is usually warmer than Istria or the Kvarner Gulf. You can plunge into the crystalline Adriatic from the middle of May right up until the end of September.

Islands of Croatia

Croatia is often called the “land of 1000 islands”. You might think this is exaggerated but the number of islands is even higher: There are 1244 smaller and larger islands in Croatia. Only 47 islands are inhabited. One or the other of them should be visited, if possible, in the form of a short excursion. The Croatian coast is considered one of the most rugged coasts in the world. Therefore, it could be called the “archipelagic coast”.

If you have a boat license, you can rent a boat/yacht in almost every town for an unforgettable water excursion. Otherwise, there are many guided boat tours from Trogir to various destinations.

This country is simply beautiful and makes every vacationer happy. You will return from Croatia with memories that will stay in your heart forever.

Eat and drink like a Croat

If you value typical Croatian cuisine, it is best to go to one of the “quaint” konobas. These are local restaurants, which are mostly found here in Dalmatia. A typical konoba is relatively small. It radiates something familiar, because here also the locals come and because there really typical dishes are served. In addition, the service and the price-performance ratio are right.

The most common dishes are grilled fish and meat, sheep’s cheese and Dalmatian ham, but also typical stews. As a side dish steamed or grilled vegetables. White bread is served as a matter of course. In addition to non-alcoholic beverages, there is of course also local beer to drink; however, it is mainly wine that is served. If you like, you can try one of the country’s typical spirits, which the host often offers after the meal at the house’s expense.

Croatian cuisine is considered to be particularly healthy and wholesome because of the way it is prepared. Fresh ingredients, healthy olive oil and short cooking times.

Our recommendation are the two restaurants right next to our Villa Ludilo. The local cuisine in Kačina and the Sky Beach Restaurant.

The restaurant “Konoba Kumpar UO Batina” in 21228 Blizna Donja is an absolute insider tip. However, prior reservation is a condition.

Villa Ludilo is located in Croatia in a beautiful bay of the Adriatic Sea

Marina is a collective municipality in Dalmatia with about 5000 inhabitants. The main town with the same name is located on the Croatian coast near Trogir, whose old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The city of Split is only 38 km away from “Villa Ludilo” and Trogir can be reached after 10 km. The nearest airport is Split Airport, 16 km from the residence. The accommodation also offers an airport transfer service for a additional fee.

Marina also has a good public transport network. You are well connected with the neighboring town of Trogir via lines 47-50, which run several times a day. Bus companies such as Autortransport Sibenik, Cazmatrans Dalmatcija and other companies also offer connections from Marina to Split via Poljica and Trogir.

Villa Ludilo

Obala 141
21222, Poljica
Croatia

info@villa-ludilo.de