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Omis

Omis is a town in the region of Split. This is fairy tale town, with interesting history and specific location, situated at the mouth of the beautiful Dalmatian River Cetina. Along with the friendly Mediterranean charm, which can be found in all the Dalmatian coastal towns, we still feel and smell spirituous continental river, which brings with him. To the mix, sea and the River, blue and green, and wild makes this city unique and interesting. In recent years Omis became a synonym for adventure, "extreme" sports and adrenalin holiday, which is due proposed the Cetina river and its canyon. Rafting and canoing on Cetina, as well as free climbing, paragliding, scuba diving in the immediate vicinity of the city, are the reasons for coming here wants those adventures and activities.

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Here is Omis located

How to get to Omis

Use the road A1 to exit Dugopolje, then toward Split and further south in the direction of Dubrovnik. After about 25 km on the coastal road is the target.

  • By plane - the nearest airport is Split in Kastela, situated about 50 km away.
  • By train - in Split, then a city bus to map what is unfavourable variant or district (with urban station) for any city south of Split - more favourable option because of climate in the bus.
  • Personal car - the Adriatic Highway, which is a special experience.
  • Boat

Map of Omis

Pictures of Omis

View from fortress Mirabela

Cetina

The mouth of Cetina

Fortress Mirabela

View on Omis


History of Omis

Omis is founded on left side of river Cetina, beneath steep hill-side of Omis Dinara. Omis is sourrounded with river Cetina in southwest and with sea in south and southeast side. So Omis is naturaly well protected and that is why it was easy to defend Omis in past, and also that is the reason why today Omis (located in triangle of mountain, river and sea) is unique pearl of Croatian coast. Omis was buildt as down town of fortress Starigrad (Fortica) that was buildt on top of the hill beneath Omis. Because of constant danger from land and from the sea Omis was in middle ages surrounded with city walls. On the east (land) side the city walls were strengthen with towers and on the northwest side with tower Peovica (Mirabella). City walls that were protecting Omis were removed in 19th century, but even today there are remains of them: east city gate and east tower Turjun. West city gate of Omis are removed in 1862.

During the history Omis was known as Oneum, Onaeum, Olmissium, Almissium, Almivssium, Almyssium, and during the domanation of Venice Omis was known as Almissa. Scientists belive that the origin of name Omis is Slavs word holm (hum), meaning hill, place on hill, or historic city of Oneum was named after river Cetina that was known (in time of Greek settlers) as Nestos.

In Middle age Omis was important pirate port in Adriatic sea. Pirates in Omis had light but fast ships and thay also had naturaly well protected port in canyon of river Cetina. Omis was especialy strong in the time when dukes Kacic ruled and other cities in Adriatic must to pay for free sailing. After Kacic, dukes Šubić were lords of Omis, Horvat brothers that were under the protection of Bosnian king Tvrtko I, and after them Bosnian duke Hrvoje Vukčić Hrvatinić, then Banus Ivaniš Velipić and Stjepan Kosaca. In 1409. Ladislav Napuljski sold Dalmatia to Venice, and Omis also in 1444. godine fall under rule of Venice.

After the Venice fall down, Omis is under Austria to 1805. and after that from 1805 - 1813. under France. After Napoleon fall, Omis and whole Dalmatia is occupied by Austria and that lasted to First world war.


Omis was known as a dangerous source of pirates. About pirate history testify Fort Mirabella and Fortica that have until now preserved. With Mirabelle can be seen the entire Omis, as from Fortice Brac, Hvar, Solta, Central Poljica and mouth Cetina.

What to see in Omis

In Omis sure is worth to visit:

  • Church of St. Peter on Priku - is one of the few preromanesque building in Croatia, was built in 10. century and until the present day well preserved.
  • Mirabella - Romanesque fortress from 13. ct. located immediately above the town.
  • Fort Portadown - from 15. century, smještana high on top of the hill provides a view of the city and Brac channel
  • City Museum - preserves traces of Omis history since ancient times.
  • Mili Gojsalić Monument - a work by Ivan Mestrovic - located in Poljica - you can get there by road following the right shore Cetina, place where the arts can enjoy a unique view of the city.
  • Church of St. Michael - from the 17th century in the center of the old town.
  • Resort Radmanove Mlinice - about 6 km upstream left banks of the river Cetina

Excursions in the region of Omis

  • Very popular are daily riding excursion boats for the islands of Brac and Hvar, as well as for Radmanove Mlinice, a popular resort in the Cetina River canyon.
  • The Island Brac - full day trips to the island of Brac, which includes lunch on board and visit sights

Accomodations in Omis

Hotels in Omis

Camping in Omis

Private accomodations in Omis

Weather in Omis

Below you see the current weather forecast for Omis. The climate table of Omis tells you which temperatures can be expected for each month.

Current weather in Omis and a 7-day weather forecast for Omis

min.max.wind
Monday
13.10.2008		 9 °C
48 °F		 22 °C
72 °F
Tuesday
14.10.2008		 10 °C
50 °F		 21 °C
70 °F
Wednesday
15.10.2008		 12 °C
54 °F		 20 °C
68 °F
Thursday
16.10.2008		 11 °C
52 °F		 19 °C
66 °F
Friday
17.10.2008		 10 °C
50 °F		 20 °C
68 °F
Saturday
18.10.2008		 10 °C
50 °F		 21 °C
70 °F
Sunday
19.10.2008		 11 °C
52 °F		 19 °C
66 °F
Water temperature: 20 °C

Climate in Omis

Climate in Omis
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Max. Temperature
11
12
14
17
22
25
28
28
26
21
17
13
Min. Temperature
5
6
8
11
15
18
21
21
18
14
10
7
Hours of Sunshine
4
5
6
7
9
10
11
10
9
7
4
3
Rainy Days
11
10
9
8
7
4
3
3
6
9
11
13
Water temperature of the Adriatic Sea
13
13
14
15
17
22
23
24
22
21
18
15


Sports & leisure opportunities in Omis

Omis, small city for a pleasant and active vacation, offers various opportunities for sport and recreation.

  • Rafting - a combination of adventure and sport on the River Cetina provides an unforgettable experience
  • Volleyball - Pirated club has 30 male and 70 female, even members, and every year in August, organized beach tournaments in the valley which perform best Croatian couples.
  • Free climbing-with the peculiar combination of sea, Cetina and rocks which is a holiday for the eyes, there are multiple advantages in relation to the rest of the climb.

Where to eat in Omis

The city has plenty of restaurants, a crowd that will surely find for themselves acceptable option. There are taverns and mali cafe-bars in old town where you feel comfortable and be warmly welcomed, and even fun and good "spiza" will not fail.

  • Sagita (Knezova Kacica 13, Omis)
  • Milo (Knezova Kacica 15, Omis)
  • Pizzeria Babilo (Brzet 3, Omis)
  • Pizzeria Gajeta (Poljicka road Glavica 26, Duce) - link
  • Inn Brgulja (Matija Gubec 6, Omis)
  • Kremenko (Svinišce)
  • Pod Odronom (John Katušica 1, Omis)

Beaches in Omis

On both sides of the Cetina mouth you can find long, shallow sandy beaches. In the eastern coastal area of Poljica between Ravnice and Vrulje, there are several beautiful bays with sand and pebble beaches (worth mentioning are Mala Luka, Velika luka, Lucica and Vojskovo).

Nightlife and entertainment in Omis

Omis is known for the Festival of Dalmatian Klapa, a single event, which represents the central point of authentic "dalmatisnke Pisme". Omis pirate evening, Crazy jumps, Omis Swimming Marathon, Fishermen evening, Carnival, the celebration of the International Holiday of labour in Radmanove Mlinicama that gathers thousands of people from the whole of Dalmatia are still some of the things that your visit will do unforgettable.

For those looking for nightlife and entertainment, numerous bars, night clubs and disco bars Omiska, Split and Makarska Riviera guarantee unforgettable holiday, which will be long in remember.

Cultural events in Omis

Im July, the festival OF the Klapa Choirs (Dalamatinska Klapa) attracts many listeners that today even among young people popular choir singing traditional Dalmatian listen.

Videos of Omis

Below you can find travel videos from Omis. The videos from Omis are provided by CroVideos.com, the video portal for Croatia.

Discussions about Omis

Do you have more questions about Omis? Have a look at the Istria.info Forum and get more tipps about Omis.


Useful links

For more Info go to Omis24.com

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