What to do around Omiš if you are sick of crowded places

Water dam on the Cetina river

Just around half an hour ride from Omiš, a hydropower dam is located on the river Cetina. To observe the dam with its astonishing waterfalls, you are up to going to a small village, Zadvarje. You don’t have to be afraid of long crowds while waiting for the view, as this place was recommended to me by one of the residents and it is not popular among common tourists. Although Zadvarje is still developing to provide tourists with full service, you can find there all that is needed for a pleasant afternoon. You just shouldn’t forget to take some kunas with you if you want to buy something.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

 

                        

View over the valley and Omiš

Although I had already been in Omiš eight times, I discovered this place just recently. It is a 10 minutes ride by car from the town, towards the motorway exit called Blato na Cetini. Even though there are no bars or even a proper parking place, the view is worth seeing. Under the viewpoint, fields and the broad dead arm of the river can be seen. The road itself is reconstructed and even wide enough so you don’t have to be afraid of meeting a bus in the narrow part of the road.

 Swimming in the Cetina river

To refresh yourself and forget about salt water and sand just for a moment, small beaches along Cetina are the perfect choice. The one I would recommend the most is just a few minutes before Zadvarje if you go from Omiš.

It is a small place surrounded by trees and just a minute walk from the road. But the beach is well hidden from cars driving around (check the map below).

The current of the river is weak in this part, therefore, it is suitable even for families with smaller children. The bottom of the river is stony, so I would recommend taking sea shoes.

As this part of the country is not a touristic destination, majority of people you can meet there are residents, who are very friendly and you can find out interesting things about history of this part of Croatia as well as the water dam.

Uznesenja Blazene Djevice Marije (familiarly Kapelka) Church

 If you are bored of lying on the beach for 2 weeks, a touristic walk to Kapelka church can be the right choice. The church is located above Duće, a part of Omiš, on the peak of mountains. If you don’t believe in your abilities for hiking, a part of the journey is possible to be travelled by car. The road from Duće leads to an old unoccupied village, Staro Selo. Along the road a small cemetery is located, for residents of Omiš and especially, Duće. By the village Staro Selo you should let your car rest, and go hiking. The hike is undemanding and 3km long, lasting only about 1 hour. And how is the view? Astonishing.