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Omis - Tourist Information
Omis - Tourism
Omis is a small Dalmatian town and a port located between Split and Makarska at the estuary of river Cetina. In the past Omis was well-known for the Corsairs of Almissa or the pirates of Omis who were a symbol of retaliation, courage and strength of this region.
This town is located in one of the most beautiful parts of the Adriatic coast and is a great tourist destination with all the facilities necessary for a perfect and unforgettable vacation.
Accommodation in Omis is available in a hotel, private houses apartments and rooms.
There are numerous beautiful pebble and sandy beaches and bays along the Omis Riviera where everyone can find a place to their liking and escape the stress of everyday life.
For those preferring an active vacation there are numerous options such as free climbing, scuba diving, trekking, wind surfing, beach volley ball and many more sports activities.
There are many restaurants and taverns in Omis where guests can enjoy the traditional Mediterranean specialties with excellent Dalmatian wines.
The River Cetina and its magnificent canyon are cut into the picturesque mountain massif in the background of Omis. The flow of the river created numerous long sandy beaches through the course of time, which are peculiar to this part of the coast. Adrenaline seekers can try rafting on the river Cetina exploring the amazing canyon this river has created.
Since it is located in the heart of Dalmatia, Omis is a great starting point for exploring the Adriatic coast and the islands. During the summer season group or private boat excursions are organized every day to the islands of Brac, Hvar, Solta and Vis. Private boat transfers can be arranged for a fast and comfortable guest transfer to the towns of Split, Trogir or any other destination reachable by boat. Boat rentals are also available in Omis.
This town is located in one of the most beautiful parts of the Adriatic coast and is a great tourist destination with all the facilities necessary for a perfect and unforgettable vacation.
Accommodation in Omis is available in a hotel, private houses apartments and rooms.
There are numerous beautiful pebble and sandy beaches and bays along the Omis Riviera where everyone can find a place to their liking and escape the stress of everyday life.
For those preferring an active vacation there are numerous options such as free climbing, scuba diving, trekking, wind surfing, beach volley ball and many more sports activities.
There are many restaurants and taverns in Omis where guests can enjoy the traditional Mediterranean specialties with excellent Dalmatian wines.
The River Cetina and its magnificent canyon are cut into the picturesque mountain massif in the background of Omis. The flow of the river created numerous long sandy beaches through the course of time, which are peculiar to this part of the coast. Adrenaline seekers can try rafting on the river Cetina exploring the amazing canyon this river has created.
Since it is located in the heart of Dalmatia, Omis is a great starting point for exploring the Adriatic coast and the islands. During the summer season group or private boat excursions are organized every day to the islands of Brac, Hvar, Solta and Vis. Private boat transfers can be arranged for a fast and comfortable guest transfer to the towns of Split, Trogir or any other destination reachable by boat. Boat rentals are also available in Omis.
Omis - Attractions
Attractions in Omis are:
- fort Fortica,
- fort Mirabela,
- the Parish Church of St. Mihovil,
- the Church of St. Roko,
- the Church of St. Mary,
- the Church of St. Peter,
- the Franciscan Monastery with a museum,
- the Illyrian seminary,
- the Church of St. Jure.
The fort Fortica testifies to the pirates’ history of this town as well as the fort Mirabella. Fort Fortica is located atop the hill Omiska Dinara since the whole area of sea and land was easily supervised from that location. From the fort there is a great view of the entire town, the canyon of river Cetina and the islands of Brac, Hvar and Solta. Fortica was mainly used as a shelter and in case of the town being surrounded by enemies they would throw huge rocks from the fort at the city destroying the town but also the enemy. The fort can be reached by a marked track and it takes about 20 minute walk from the town on foot through the settlement of Baucici.
The Fort Mirabella is located in a protected area and it dates from the 13th century. The other constructions in this old part of Omis date from the 16th to 19th century and were mostly built in Renaissance style. The role of the fort Mirabella was guarding the old town and watching out for enemies as from the fort there is a view of the whole part of the town as well as of the whole Brac canal. The fort is made of four floors and an exit to the top of the fort that offers a spectacular view.
The Parish Church in Omis is dedicated to St. Mihovil and was built by the beginning of the 17th century. The bell-tower of the church was completed in the 18th century. The church was built by the local architects and combines the Goth, Renaissance and early Baroque styles. On the walls of the church can be seen the coats of arms of Venetian nobles and of the town of Omis.
The Church of St. Roko was constructed on the location of an older Goth church dating from 1585. It is a late Renaissance building that was located by the city’s loggia where public assemblies were held. The church is a spacious one nave construction.
The Church of St. Peter is located on the right side of the river Cetina and was first mentioned in 1704 during the rule of the king Slavac. Near the church there were Benedictine and Franciscan monasteries.
The Franciscan Monastery was built in 1716. The church near the monastery was built in 1714.
The Illyrian seminary was established in 1750 by the Archbishop of Split. It was expanded in the 19th century.
The Church of St. Jure was erected on the location of an ancient fort above the estuary of river Cetina. It is a one nave church with a semicircular apse.
Group or private boat excursions are organized on a daily basis from Omis to the islands of Brac, Hvar, Solta and Vis. Private boat transfers are available for a quick transfer of guests to Split, Trogir or any other destination at sea or at the coast of Adriatic. In Omis there are boat rental services available.
Split is the capital city of Dalmatia protected by UNESCO. It is located 25 km from Omis. Some of the major tourist sights of this town 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
Trogir is beautiful old Dalmatian town also under UNESCO protection. Visitor can enjoy exploring the rich cultural and historical heritage of this place and some of the main attractions here are:
- The main city square
- Radovan's portal
- Chapel of the blessed John of Trogir
- The Benedictine Convent of St. Nicholas
- Convent of St. Dominic`s
- Cathedral of St. Lawrence
- Pinacotheque
- St. Sebastian with city clock tower
- The city loggia
- The large Cipiko palace
- St. Peter's church
- St. Barbara's church
- The small Cipiko palace
- The Garagnin palace
- fort Fortica,
- fort Mirabela,
- the Parish Church of St. Mihovil,
- the Church of St. Roko,
- the Church of St. Mary,
- the Church of St. Peter,
- the Franciscan Monastery with a museum,
- the Illyrian seminary,
- the Church of St. Jure.
The fort Fortica testifies to the pirates’ history of this town as well as the fort Mirabella. Fort Fortica is located atop the hill Omiska Dinara since the whole area of sea and land was easily supervised from that location. From the fort there is a great view of the entire town, the canyon of river Cetina and the islands of Brac, Hvar and Solta. Fortica was mainly used as a shelter and in case of the town being surrounded by enemies they would throw huge rocks from the fort at the city destroying the town but also the enemy. The fort can be reached by a marked track and it takes about 20 minute walk from the town on foot through the settlement of Baucici.
The Fort Mirabella is located in a protected area and it dates from the 13th century. The other constructions in this old part of Omis date from the 16th to 19th century and were mostly built in Renaissance style. The role of the fort Mirabella was guarding the old town and watching out for enemies as from the fort there is a view of the whole part of the town as well as of the whole Brac canal. The fort is made of four floors and an exit to the top of the fort that offers a spectacular view.
The Parish Church in Omis is dedicated to St. Mihovil and was built by the beginning of the 17th century. The bell-tower of the church was completed in the 18th century. The church was built by the local architects and combines the Goth, Renaissance and early Baroque styles. On the walls of the church can be seen the coats of arms of Venetian nobles and of the town of Omis.
The Church of St. Roko was constructed on the location of an older Goth church dating from 1585. It is a late Renaissance building that was located by the city’s loggia where public assemblies were held. The church is a spacious one nave construction.
The Church of St. Peter is located on the right side of the river Cetina and was first mentioned in 1704 during the rule of the king Slavac. Near the church there were Benedictine and Franciscan monasteries.
The Franciscan Monastery was built in 1716. The church near the monastery was built in 1714.
The Illyrian seminary was established in 1750 by the Archbishop of Split. It was expanded in the 19th century.
The Church of St. Jure was erected on the location of an ancient fort above the estuary of river Cetina. It is a one nave church with a semicircular apse.
Group or private boat excursions are organized on a daily basis from Omis to the islands of Brac, Hvar, Solta and Vis. Private boat transfers are available for a quick transfer of guests to Split, Trogir or any other destination at sea or at the coast of Adriatic. In Omis there are boat rental services available.
Split is the capital city of Dalmatia protected by UNESCO. It is located 25 km from Omis. Some of the major tourist sights of this town 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
Trogir is beautiful old Dalmatian town also under UNESCO protection. Visitor can enjoy exploring the rich cultural and historical heritage of this place and some of the main attractions here are:
- The main city square
- Radovan's portal
- Chapel of the blessed John of Trogir
- The Benedictine Convent of St. Nicholas
- Convent of St. Dominic`s
- Cathedral of St. Lawrence
- Pinacotheque
- St. Sebastian with city clock tower
- The city loggia
- The large Cipiko palace
- St. Peter's church
- St. Barbara's church
- The small Cipiko palace
- The Garagnin palace
Omis - Location and Climate
Omis is a town and a Municipality located on the Adriatic coast belonging to the Split-Dalmatia County. The Omis Municipality has a population of about 1500 people and their economy is based on farming, fishing, textile and food-processing industries and tourism.
The following settlements belong to the Municipality of Omis: Blato na Cetini, Borak, Celina, Cisla, Donji Dolac, Dubrava, Gata, Gornji Dolac, Kostanje, Kucice, Lokva Rogoznica, Marusici, Mimice, Naklice, Nova Sela, Omis, Ostrvica, Pisak, Podaspilje, Podgrade, Putisici, Seoca, Slime, Smolonje, Srijane, Stanici, Svinisce, Trnbusi, Tugare, Zakucac and Zvecanje.
In the summer there are group or private boat excursions frequently from Omis to the islands of Brac, Hvar, Solta and Vis. Private boat transfers can be hired for a quick transfer to Split, Trogir and any other destination located at sea or on the coastline. In Omis there are boat rentals available.
The town of Omis is located at the estuary of river Cetina.
The distances from Omis to the other Croatian and European cities are:
- Split 25 km,
- Dubrovnik 198 km,
- Zadar 175 km,
- Rijeka 430 km,
- Pula 537 km,
- Zagreb 427 km,
- Ljubljana 483 km,
- Vienna 781 km,
- Budapest 767 km,
- Belgrade 816 km,
- Milano 925 km,
- Genova 1048 km,
- Berlin 1480 km.
The climate of Omis is Mediterranean. The summer season is very long, hot and dry and the winter months are mild and rainy.
The following settlements belong to the Municipality of Omis: Blato na Cetini, Borak, Celina, Cisla, Donji Dolac, Dubrava, Gata, Gornji Dolac, Kostanje, Kucice, Lokva Rogoznica, Marusici, Mimice, Naklice, Nova Sela, Omis, Ostrvica, Pisak, Podaspilje, Podgrade, Putisici, Seoca, Slime, Smolonje, Srijane, Stanici, Svinisce, Trnbusi, Tugare, Zakucac and Zvecanje.
In the summer there are group or private boat excursions frequently from Omis to the islands of Brac, Hvar, Solta and Vis. Private boat transfers can be hired for a quick transfer to Split, Trogir and any other destination located at sea or on the coastline. In Omis there are boat rentals available.
The town of Omis is located at the estuary of river Cetina.
The distances from Omis to the other Croatian and European cities are:
- Split 25 km,
- Dubrovnik 198 km,
- Zadar 175 km,
- Rijeka 430 km,
- Pula 537 km,
- Zagreb 427 km,
- Ljubljana 483 km,
- Vienna 781 km,
- Budapest 767 km,
- Belgrade 816 km,
- Milano 925 km,
- Genova 1048 km,
- Berlin 1480 km.
The climate of Omis is Mediterranean. The summer season is very long, hot and dry and the winter months are mild and rainy.
Omis - Useful tips
Accommodation in Omis can be found in private houses, apartments and rooms.
Omis has all the tourist facilities necessary for a great holiday.
Group or private boat excursions are often organized to the islands of Hvar, Brac, Vis and Solta from Omis. Private boat transfers take visitors quickly to any location at sea or the mainland such as Split or Dubrovnik and any of the islands. Boat rentals are available in Omis.
Tourist Office Omis +385(0)21 861 350
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
Omis has all the tourist facilities necessary for a great holiday.
Group or private boat excursions are often organized to the islands of Hvar, Brac, Vis and Solta from Omis. Private boat transfers take visitors quickly to any location at sea or the mainland such as Split or Dubrovnik and any of the islands. Boat rentals are available in Omis.
Tourist Office Omis +385(0)21 861 350
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
Omis - History
The town of Omis was first mentioned by the name of Oneum or Onaeum. In the antique age the settlement was situated further north from the present location of Omis. The name has its origin in the Slavic word Holm/Hum which is a translation of the Illyric-Greek word Onaion/Oneon which means a hill or a place on a hill.
In the middle ages Omis was called Olmissium/Almivssium during the Venetian rule. In this period piracy was very common was of acquirement of possessions and the people of Omis well-known pirates who were attacking the merchant ships of Venice, Dubrovnik, Split, Kotor and many more for full two centuries.
After Ladislav Napuljski sold Dalmatia to the Venetian Republic in 1409 Omis remained under its rule until the fall of the Venetian Republic in 1797, after which it was ruled by Austrians until 1805. From 1805 to 1813 Napoleon had this region under his domain and after him Austrians came back and remained here until the end of the First World War.
In the middle ages Omis was called Olmissium/Almivssium during the Venetian rule. In this period piracy was very common was of acquirement of possessions and the people of Omis well-known pirates who were attacking the merchant ships of Venice, Dubrovnik, Split, Kotor and many more for full two centuries.
After Ladislav Napuljski sold Dalmatia to the Venetian Republic in 1409 Omis remained under its rule until the fall of the Venetian Republic in 1797, after which it was ruled by Austrians until 1805. From 1805 to 1813 Napoleon had this region under his domain and after him Austrians came back and remained here until the end of the First World War.
Omis - Interesting Facts
The ships of the pirates of Omis were called Sagittas which means the arrow. They were designed for attacks and fast retrieval to the estuary of River Cetina and for protecting Almissa.
There is an inscription on the lintel of a Renaissance palace of Omis that demonstrates how much the people of Omis love their town and living here. The inscription says: ‘GRATIAS AGO TIBI DOMINE QUIA FUI IN HOC MUNDO’ and means: ‘Thanks be to Thee o Lord that I have lived on this Earth.
There is an inscription on the lintel of a Renaissance palace of Omis that demonstrates how much the people of Omis love their town and living here. The inscription says: ‘GRATIAS AGO TIBI DOMINE QUIA FUI IN HOC MUNDO’ and means: ‘Thanks be to Thee o Lord that I have lived on this Earth.
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