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Kastel Stafilic - Tourist Information
Kastel Stafilic - Tourism
Kastel Stafilic is one of the seven Dalmatian settlements that form the city of Kastela. There are seven Kastelas and all of them are located along the coast of the Kastela bay.
In the summer season the life in Stafilic gets very lively and busy with lots of traditional festivities, entertainment programs and concerts organized.
In Kastel Stafilic there are many cultural and historical attractions, and the beaches of Stafilic are known as the most beautiful and attractive ones on the Kastela Riviera. For those looking for a vacation spot that can offer all the aspects of an active holiday this is an ideal destination.
Accommodation in Kastel Stafilic is available in hotels, private houses and apartments, and nearby Stafilic there is a great tourist resort Resnik.
Group or private boat excursions can be joined from Kastel Stafilic to the islands of Hvar, Brac, Vis and Solta. Private boat transfers can be hired for reaching the town of Split quickly by sea. Boat rentals are available here.
In the summer season the life in Stafilic gets very lively and busy with lots of traditional festivities, entertainment programs and concerts organized.
In Kastel Stafilic there are many cultural and historical attractions, and the beaches of Stafilic are known as the most beautiful and attractive ones on the Kastela Riviera. For those looking for a vacation spot that can offer all the aspects of an active holiday this is an ideal destination.
Accommodation in Kastel Stafilic is available in hotels, private houses and apartments, and nearby Stafilic there is a great tourist resort Resnik.
Group or private boat excursions can be joined from Kastel Stafilic to the islands of Hvar, Brac, Vis and Solta. Private boat transfers can be hired for reaching the town of Split quickly by sea. Boat rentals are available here.
Kastel Stafilic - Attractions
Some of the attractions in Kastel Stafilic and the nearby area are:
- Rotondo fort,
- parish church,
- fort Nehaj,
- 1500 year old olive tree,
- botanical garden,
- Nature Reserve Pantan,
- Salona,
- Split…
The Kastel (fort) in Stafilic also known as the tower Rotondo was constructed in 1508 by a nobleman Stjepan Stafileo from Trogir on a small sea reef. The tower is connected to the mainland by a drawbridge.
In the center there is also a parish church dating from the 18th century made in Renaissance and Baroque style.
Fort Nehaj is located by the seaside. It is small and uncompleted fort but nevertheless it is a great sight. The two nobles from Trogir, brothers Ludovik and Ivan Lodi started building it in 1548.
In Kastel Stafilic can be seen an old olive tree estimated to be about 1500 years old. It belongs to the species of olive tree that is not common in this area. It was most probably brought here from Italy or Greece. It is a protected natural monument.
Guests can visit a gorgeous botanical garden in the nearby Kastel Luksic that was made in 1976 covering an area of 4 hectares. Various domestic and exotic plant species can be seen here.
The Nature Reserve Pantan is located not far from Trogir. This is a part of once a very large swamp area. This large swamp started diminishing in size because of the various geological processes and urbanization through the centuries but nonetheless it is still a very valuable and typical sample of a swamp on the east Adriatic coast where the salt and fresh water mix. Numerous bird species use this swamp as their resort on their migrating paths. The old mill in Pantan was renovated a couple of years ago and is now a tourist attraction.
The ancient town of Salona was built in the 4th century BC. It was greatly influenced by the Greek colonies. It started developing very quickly with the arrival of the Romans in the 1st century and became a very significant harbor, and a political, merchant and military center. The town Solin had a great role in the Croatian history and many Croatian kings were crowned here.
Split is the capital city of Dalmatia protected by UNESCO. It is located 23km from Kastel Stafilic and some of the major tourist sights here are:
- Diocletian’s palace
- The Cathedral of St. Duje
- Jupiter Temple
- Monument of Bishop Grgur of Nin
- Fort Gripe
- Churches of Split
- Peristil
- Museums of Split
- Castle of Mestrovic
- Prokurative
- Riva
Guests can join group or private boat excursions from Kastel Stafilic to the islands of Hvar, Brac, Vis and Solta. Private boat transfers can be arranged for a transfer to the town of Split quickly by sea as well as any other tourist destination reachable by boat. Boat rental services are available in Kastel Stafilic.
- Rotondo fort,
- parish church,
- fort Nehaj,
- 1500 year old olive tree,
- botanical garden,
- Nature Reserve Pantan,
- Salona,
- Split…
The Kastel (fort) in Stafilic also known as the tower Rotondo was constructed in 1508 by a nobleman Stjepan Stafileo from Trogir on a small sea reef. The tower is connected to the mainland by a drawbridge.
In the center there is also a parish church dating from the 18th century made in Renaissance and Baroque style.
Fort Nehaj is located by the seaside. It is small and uncompleted fort but nevertheless it is a great sight. The two nobles from Trogir, brothers Ludovik and Ivan Lodi started building it in 1548.
In Kastel Stafilic can be seen an old olive tree estimated to be about 1500 years old. It belongs to the species of olive tree that is not common in this area. It was most probably brought here from Italy or Greece. It is a protected natural monument.
Guests can visit a gorgeous botanical garden in the nearby Kastel Luksic that was made in 1976 covering an area of 4 hectares. Various domestic and exotic plant species can be seen here.
The Nature Reserve Pantan is located not far from Trogir. This is a part of once a very large swamp area. This large swamp started diminishing in size because of the various geological processes and urbanization through the centuries but nonetheless it is still a very valuable and typical sample of a swamp on the east Adriatic coast where the salt and fresh water mix. Numerous bird species use this swamp as their resort on their migrating paths. The old mill in Pantan was renovated a couple of years ago and is now a tourist attraction.
The ancient town of Salona was built in the 4th century BC. It was greatly influenced by the Greek colonies. It started developing very quickly with the arrival of the Romans in the 1st century and became a very significant harbor, and a political, merchant and military center. The town Solin had a great role in the Croatian history and many Croatian kings were crowned here.
Split is the capital city of Dalmatia protected by UNESCO. It is located 23km from Kastel Stafilic and some of the major tourist sights here are:
- Diocletian’s palace
- The Cathedral of St. Duje
- Jupiter Temple
- Monument of Bishop Grgur of Nin
- Fort Gripe
- Churches of Split
- Peristil
- Museums of Split
- Castle of Mestrovic
- Prokurative
- Riva
Guests can join group or private boat excursions from Kastel Stafilic to the islands of Hvar, Brac, Vis and Solta. Private boat transfers can be arranged for a transfer to the town of Split quickly by sea as well as any other tourist destination reachable by boat. Boat rental services are available in Kastel Stafilic.
Kastel Stafilic - Location and Climate
Kastel Stafilic is a settlement in the central Dalmatia located 23 km from Split. It is well connected by local bus lines to all the other cities in Croatia.
It is easily reached by car via the Adriatic state road D8.
It is easily accessible from any of the major cities in Europe because of its location less than one kilometer away from the Split airport.
The climate here is Mediterranean with hot and dry summer season and very mild winters.
It is easily reached by car via the Adriatic state road D8.
It is easily accessible from any of the major cities in Europe because of its location less than one kilometer away from the Split airport.
The climate here is Mediterranean with hot and dry summer season and very mild winters.
Kastel Stafilic - Useful tips
Kastel Stafilic offers a variety of accommodation facilities in hotels and private houses and apartments.
During the summer season group or private boat excursions are organized frequently from Kastel Stafilic to the islands of Hvar, Brac, Vis and Solta.
For a transfer to the town of Split quickly by sea private boat transfers. In Kastel Stafilic boat rental services are available.
Tourist Board Kastela +385(0)21 227 933
Airport Split +385(0)21 203 555
Bus Terminal Split +385(0)60 327 777
Jadronilija Split +385(0)21 338 333
Airport Dubrovnik +385(0)20 773 100
Bus terminal Dubrovnik +385(0)60 305 070
Jadrolinija Dubrovnik +385(0)20 418 000
General information 18981
Information on phone numbers in Croatia 11888
Information on international phone numbers 11802
Weather Forecast and Road Conditions +385(0)60 520 520
Croatia Traffic Info 0800 9987
Road assistance 987
Emergency number 112
Police 192
Fire department 193
Ambulance 194
Road help 987
Sea help 9155
During the summer season group or private boat excursions are organized frequently from Kastel Stafilic to the islands of Hvar, Brac, Vis and Solta.
For a transfer to the town of Split quickly by sea private boat transfers. In Kastel Stafilic boat rental services are available.
Tourist Board Kastela +385(0)21 227 933
Airport Split +385(0)21 203 555
Bus Terminal Split +385(0)60 327 777
Jadronilija Split +385(0)21 338 333
Airport Dubrovnik +385(0)20 773 100
Bus terminal Dubrovnik +385(0)60 305 070
Jadrolinija Dubrovnik +385(0)20 418 000
General information 18981
Information on phone numbers in Croatia 11888
Information on international phone numbers 11802
Weather Forecast and Road Conditions +385(0)60 520 520
Croatia Traffic Info 0800 9987
Road assistance 987
Emergency number 112
Police 192
Fire department 193
Ambulance 194
Road help 987
Sea help 9155
Kastel Stafilic - History
Kastela was desirable location for living since ancient times because of the favorable climate and the abundance of fresh water here.
The traces of the Neanderthals were found in Mujina cave located on the passage between The Kastela field and Labin.
In Resnik in Kastel Stafilic more than 5000 years old Neolithic findings were found.
This region came under the Byzantine rule after the fall of the West Roman Empire. The Avars and the Slavs started invading this region at the beginning of the 7th century, which was followed by the fall of Salona. The romanticized Illyrians retreated to the hills and the Romans took shelter in the nearby surrounding towns.
In the 7th century the Croatians started inhabiting the abandoned areas outside of the city walls.
The traces of the Neanderthals were found in Mujina cave located on the passage between The Kastela field and Labin.
In Resnik in Kastel Stafilic more than 5000 years old Neolithic findings were found.
This region came under the Byzantine rule after the fall of the West Roman Empire. The Avars and the Slavs started invading this region at the beginning of the 7th century, which was followed by the fall of Salona. The romanticized Illyrians retreated to the hills and the Romans took shelter in the nearby surrounding towns.
In the 7th century the Croatians started inhabiting the abandoned areas outside of the city walls.
Kastel Stafilic - Interesting Facts
The Diocletian’s palace and the antique town Salona are the UNESCO protected heritage sites very near Kastel Stafilic.
The three National Parks: Plitvice, Krka and Kornati are not so far from Kastel Stafilic.
An olive tree in Kastel Stafilic is believed to be 1500 years old and is a rare species not common to this region (Olea europea).
The three National Parks: Plitvice, Krka and Kornati are not so far from Kastel Stafilic.
An olive tree in Kastel Stafilic is believed to be 1500 years old and is a rare species not common to this region (Olea europea).
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