Dalmatinische Küste (Croatia)

The Dalmatian Coast begins where rugged cliffs drop into the azure-blue sea and visitors are welcomed by a hospitable people. A paradisiacal almost 280 mls long stretch beside the Adriatic on which a civilisation dating back thousands of years has been established that lives in harmony with the picturesque natural world.
The Dalmatian north include the region around Zadar, a city that has been blessed with attractive sights of interest. It is above all Zadar old town that has developed into a lively open-air museum in which the circular church of St. Donat, that is well worth a visit, may be viewed along with the remains of a Roman forum.
The area around Split including the islands of Brac and Hvar is known as Central Dalmatia and visitors will primarily find idyllic beaches on the islands. In Split, the largest city in Dalmatia, art and culture blossoms and a variety of shopping venues encourage visitors to take a browse. It was the Roman Emperor Diocletian who founded the city, and his well-preserved palace continues to attract countless visitors today.
In the south, Dalmatia borders on the so-called Dubrovnik Riviera, which includes the like-named city. The "Pearl of the Adriatic" is surrounded by mighty fort walls that offer a fabulous opportunity to take walk around the picturesque old town. The historical old town centre has been placed under protection and named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Extremely close by lies the peninsula of Lapad, a green gem where pine trees, cypresses and olive trees thrive and where the day can be brought to a pleasant close in one of the countless restaurants and cafés.