Fortification in Omis

The infamous Croatian town of Omis is best known for its past as a base for pirates. All though this dramatic period was short and ended in the Middle Age we can still see remains of the fortifications used by pirates and others who controlled the town in the past.

The picture above shows the Romanesque fortress, built above the town in 13th century. It was named Mirabela (or Peovica) and was a hideout for the Omis pirates. When the pirates returned to Omis after an attack they used to escape by sailing upwards the river Cetina which is protected by steep mountains where fortifications were built (see map of Omis). Below you can see an other picture of the fortress.

Tucepi harbour

The small town Tucepi in Croatia is situated on the Makarska Riviera not far from Makarska. All though the towns on the Riviera is best known for their long beaches, most of them have a harbour. The pictures below show the harbour in Tucepi which is found in the southeastern part of the bay (see a map of Tucepi)


Most boats are used for recreational fishing but there are also a couple of purse seiners in the harbour.

Most of the boats are small and used by the locals. Most of them are equipped with lights used to attract squid (calamari) when fishing in the evening/night. If you are visiting Croatia in late summer or fall you will see the lights from the boats on the sea.

See more Tucepi pictures.

Waterfall in Krka National Park

Here are a couple of pictures from a waterfall in Krka National Park in Croatia. The park - named by the river Krka - is best known for waterfalls like Rosky Slap and Skradinski Buk. The pictures in this post shows Skradinski Buk which is found near the town Skradin (see on map of Krka)

On a hot day in Croatia it is great to get an opportunity to walk into the refreshing river and get a closer look at the waterfall. The Krka National Park was founded in 1985 and it has become a popular attraction for tourists.

St. Nicolas in Baska Voda

In the idyllic town Baska Voda in Croatia a statue is placed on the mole protecting the boats in the harbour. With the pebble beach and the churches to the east and the boats in the harbour to the west, the stature is looking to the south, watching the Adriatic ocean (see map of Baska Voda)

The statue of St. Nicolas holds up his right hand like he is telling the see to be kind. Saints have always played an important role withing Catholicism and the statue in Baska Voda is a strong symbol of the power and protection expected by the saints. If you believe or not - the statue on the mole gives a feeling of peace and safety.

A view over Trogir

The old town of Trogir is found on a small island between the mainland and the island Ciovo (See Trogir on a map). On the picture below you can see the town from the tower of the Kamerlengo Fortress.


The fortress and the unique collection of old bulidings on the small island have placed Trogir on UNESCO 's World Heritage List.

Among the churches seen on this picture we can see the grey roof on the tower of the Church of St. Dominic and further north you can see the tower of the Cathedral of St. Lovro. The third church is the Church of St. Michael.