BASIC INFORMATION AND LOCATION

Marina is a settlement and municipality in the bay of the same name in Split-Dalmatia County. The municipality has 15 settlements and about 5,000 inhabitants, and is located on the state road D8. It is 36 kilometers from Split, 36 kilometers from Šibenik, and 12 kilometers from Trogir. The nearest airports are Resnik near Trogir and Zadar Airport. If you are coming from the north on the D1 road that goes from Zagreb via Knin and Drniš, you will be in Marina in about 4 hours. If you are arriving by boat from Rijeka or Italy to the port of Split, numerous local lines run via Marina, which shows that Marina is very well connected. For those who come with their own boats, there is also the Agana marina.

CULTURE, HISTORY AND ATTRACTIONS

Marina was first mentioned in the 13th century under the name Bosoljima. Marina was once the seat of the Drid County, the remains of which are still visible on a nearby hill. Prehistoric artifacts have been found in the cave of St. Philip and James. The settlement of Marina is dominated by a picturesque fortress, the former summer residence of the bishops of Trogir from the 16th century. The bishop of Trogir had it built to protect his estates from the Ottomans. Above Marina is the Drid hill, and along the coast is crystal clear sea and numerous pebble beaches. In addition to the Marina fortress, you can visit the parish church of St. James, the church of St. John the Baptist, St. Marina and Our Lady of the Snows on Drid. It is also worth taking a walk to the cave of St. Philip and James, the chapel and crosses in the Marina parish, the Cave of Valjalo in Najevi, the caves near Gomila, and the Old Trogir - Sevid bay is a protected archaeological site and one of the more famous sandy beaches. The first asphalt mine "Minera" under the Boraševica hill and the Villa rustica at the Jalpena gomila location are also interesting to visit.

BEACHES

In addition to the aforementioned Stari Trogir bay, which is sandy, there are several beaches in the town, such as the pebble Marina with the shade of old olive trees and catering facilities, as well as entertainment for children in the water park.

OTHER CONTENT

For nightlife, you will have to look for entertainment in nearby Trogir or Split, but during the summer, numerous events are organized, such as concerts, plays, a bull race, various festivals and celebrations, fishing evenings, five-a-side football tournaments, the Ojkavica and Folk Dance Festival, Dalmatian Literature Evenings, and others. The restaurants La barca, 5 ferala, Tabu, and Bijeli galeb; the taverns Marina, Kod Duje, and Hila offer local specialties, local wines, and a pleasant atmosphere that you will enjoy.

SPORT

The Marina municipality hopes that the newly created bike paths will contribute to the tourist development of the area. In addition to the joys of the sea, you can also enjoy walks and hiking.

WHAT TO DO AND EXCURSION OPPORTUNITIES

If you want to visit and get to know the surrounding area, nearby are Split, Trogir, Šibenik and Zadar; the national parks Krka and Kornati; the islands of Brač, Hvar, Šolta, Mali and Veli Drvenik and numerous other possibilities.

ACCOMMODATION

Hotel Marinska kula and numerous private apartments and holiday homes offer quality accommodation.