Surroundings, Split

Brac is the largest island in Central Dalmatia, even having its own airport. It is also the closest island to Split, making it a nice day trip from the city. The main town on Brac is Bol, popular for the beautiful beach of Zlatni Rat, which is backed by the highest peak in the Adriatic Islands. There is also a two hour hike which leads from Bol up Mount St Vitus.The town of Pucisca is more of an industrial town, home to quarries and white rocks, which have been exported to build such buildings as the Diocletian's Palace in Split and the White House in Washington, D.C. in the United States.The ferry docks in Suptar, which has some good beaches in the surrounding area. Other towns of interest on Brac are Milna, with the Church of Annunciation of Mary and Nerezisca, which was once the island's main town with a Governor's Palace and Loggia. The oldest town on the island is Skrip, thought to be the birthplace of Helen, mother of Emperor Constantine. The Brac Museum is also located in Skrip.

The little resort town of Omis has a few old sights but is also a good base for exploring the surrounding area, including the Centina Gorge. Omis dates back to Roman times although there is little left to see here from that time period. There is more to see from medieval times. The defense walls on the hilltop are still visible and a large fort built in the 16th and 17th Centuries.Buildings of note in Omis include the Renaissance Church of St Michael (Sv Mihovil), home to a 13th Century wooden cross, and the 16th Century Oratory of the Holy Spirit. (Sv Duh), with a painting by Palma il Giovane. Nearby in Priko, Across the River from Omis, is the 10th Century Romanesque Church of St Peter (Sv Petar).In July Omis is host to the Dalmatinska Klapa Festival. Klapa is a traditional type of music in Dalmatia. For those looking for a little more adventure, the nearby Centina Gorge offers opportunities for rafting, canoeing, and kayaking.

Sinj, for the most part, is not a tourist destination. It is known for two main events. Each year the Sinjksa Alka is held here. This is a medieval riding tournament commemorating an event in the town's history, when the local citizens fought and won a battle against the Turks in 1715. Expert riders compete to capture a symbolic shield. This event takes place in Sinj on the first Sunday in August.The second major event centers around the Franciscan Church of Our Lady of Sinj (Crkva Gospa Sinjska) which is a pilgrimage site related to a painting of the Virgin which was brought to the church in the 1400s.

Klis is a small village on the outskirts of Split. There is little here to draw visitors apart from the ruins of a medieval fortress, known as the fort of Klis. The fort's hilltop location is a good place to watch the sunset. Many people from Split who have ties to Klis or grew up here, now maintain summer cottages and recreational property in the town, and visit mainly on weekends. Many of the full time residence are retired or have small sections of land for small-scale farming. Klis is well known for its restaurants that serve spit roasted lamb, known as janjetina.

Solta has long been used as a holiday destination. During Roman times, nobility from Salona, who called the island Soletta, used it as a holiday resort. Ruins of villas can be found throughout the island. The island is now an agricultural area and vacationing spot, with sandy coves found along the shoreline. Grapes, olives and figs are grown here. Solta has a reputation on the mainland for being a bit of a forlorn place and unconnected from the mainland.Ferries which transport foot passengers and cars from Split, dock at Rogac and Necujam, on the north side of Solta.