Croatian island of Ciovo located in Adriatic Sea is isolated from the mainland by narrow strait. It’s only 30 square kilometers; the land is inhabited with about five thousands of citizens. From tourists' point of view Ciovo is, first of all, an excursions center. Most of landmarks are concentrated in historical area of Trogir town, but there are interesting historical landmarks all across the island. Along with sight-seeing, the island offers its guests excellent leisure opportunities. There are attractive beaches and scenic national reserves on the island.
Ciovo has an attractive coastline to offer and, thus, won't disappoint fans of beach vacations. Saldun Bay is known far beyond island borders, as it’s one of the best beaches of … 
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Travelers who plan to stay at Ciovo for a few days should pay attention to its historical hotels. They are true local landmarks and Villa Meri luxurious hotel is one of them. Located in the … Open
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Medieval Fortress Kamerlengo is situated in the western part of Trogir. It has being retaining its chaste and spectacular view for more than five hundreds of years. The fortress is situated on top of a small hill with multiple viewing points offering an amazing panoramic view over historical area of Trogir.
Ciovo is not the best place to buy brand clothes and shoes. Of course, you can visit the shops in Trogir but in Split, which is located very close to the coast, there is a lot more choice … Open
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is worth mentioning among Neo-Gothic buildings, while Townhall is the unique mix of various architectural styles.
Lots of historical landmarks are situated outside of Trogir. St. Dominic Monastery located next to the town was founded back in 15th century; it retains its rich traditions even nowadays. Monastery of the Virgin Mary in Prizidnica is a religious landmark of later times. It was founded in the middle of 16th century. The monastery and its ancient church saving a number of priceless religious artifacts are attended by thousands of pilgrims from all over the world every year. Nature lovers will appreciate pine forests and olive groves around Ciovo.
Ciovo is an ideal place for family holidays. On the one hand, this is the island with the largest influx of tourists, with untouched nature, and kilometers of hiking trails leading a curious … Open
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Mavarstica Bay is an ideal destination for all holidaymakers with small children. Here tourists will find a charming flat beach with pebble surface. Water entry is very comfortable at Mavarstica. There is also a beautiful promenade along the beach. Fans of stone beaches will also not be disappointed with the island. There are several comfortable beaches with stone platforms that are great for snorkeling. It is important to mention that all popular beaches on Ciovo Island have a well-developed infrastructure. Finally, there are no private beaches on the island, so absolutely all coastal areas are open for visitors.
Sightseeing in Croatia: things to see
Continue your exploration of the country by visiting the resort of Naftalan that has become internationally famous due to healing mineral springs. This balneology resort has become very popular not only with European but also with Russian tourists. Rovinj is a very interesting place from the historic point of view. The town is home to many historic buildings, such as St. Euphemia Cathedral, the height of which estimates 57 metres. This is a wonderful building made in Baroque style. For more than 300 years the building has been the tallest building in Istria. Several important landmarks are located in Amicis Street – the clock tower built in the 18th century, several museums and an old library.
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