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Here you will experience the perfect fusion of the sea, the river, the mountain and “Klapa” songs

Discover everything Omiš has to offer

Long ago inhabitants of Omiš were pirates. Throughout the 12th and 13th centuries, the pirates of Omiš were the rulers of the sea from Split to Dubrovnik, and all ships that passed by had to pay for free navigation or risk a fight with ruthless pirates, from which only a few sailed away victorious

Pretending to be in love, Mila Gojsalić entered Ahmed Pasha’s tent, and the legend has it that she was so beautiful that the Turkish general instantly forgot about the warfare. That night, Mila lost her innocence and honor, but she decided to sacrifice for her people the most valuable thing she had – her life

Escape to your own

In Omiš area there are dozens of taverns and restaurants where you can experience a rich gastronomic offer, and “poljički soparnik” and Dalmatian prosciutto are highly recommended

Cetina bridge

Cetina bridge over the Cetina river canyon in Omiš was finished in 2023. It is one of the most attractive bridges in the world. It is 224.45 meters long and spans Cetina with a steel arch, the ends of which are secured in tunnels on both sides of the bridge, so its length is greater than the visible structure

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Sunbathing, swimming, and outdoor activities are not the only advantages of Baška Voda. It is a destination of rich heritage just waiting to be discovered

South of Omiš, along the almost 20-kilometer long coast, stretches the Omiš Riviera with numerous small settlements and fishing villages, located only a few meters from the sea. Each of them with its own history and, although geographically very close, each of them offers a unique experience

The length of the zipline above the Cetina river in meters

For the most beautiful view of the Cetina river that will be etched in your memory, we recommend that you take the plunge on a zipline adventure. Everyone should experience descending on a steel cable over incredibly beautiful nature. Don’t worry, you are well secured, you will undergo professional training before the descent itself, and everything will be supervised by professional trainers

Make your stay

Here are some suggestions on everything you need for a comfortable visit. Find activities to do and spend your time exactly as you prefer. If you need a place to stay, we prepared a handy list of hotels.

Due to its micro-location, Omiš is an ideal starting point for one-day trips to surrounding destinations. Discover the authentic Dalmatia

Events in Omiš

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Omis (pronounced oh-mish in Croatian) is the first larger town you arrive in as you travel south along the coast from Split. In fact, it is only about 25km away from Split, so it’s an easy journey down to Omis by car or bus. As well as being a popular destination to stay in its own right, the town is an ideal place to base yourself in if you’re interested in an activity holiday – located as it is at the mouth of the Cetina River means there are plenty of sea and river adventures (and more besides) to be had. There’s even a zip line situated close by! Otherwise, you will enjoy Omis’s amenities and beaches.

Getting to Omis

Local bus number 60 runs from Split to Omis. ( Note: it departs from the local bus station, not the main one by the harbour.) You can see the timetable here . It does make a lot of stops so isn’t the quickest option (it takes around 45 minutes, but this could be more in summer traffic), but it is cheap – a one-way ticket is €2.65.

Otherwise, take one of the intercity buses from Split or further afield that stop in Omis.

With evidence of a settlement in the area as far back as 2,000 years ago, a big part of Omis’s history is – pirates! (Yes, really!) In the 12th and 13th centuries, the much-feared Omis pirates ruled the waters all the way down to Dubrovnik with ships from there, Split, Kotor and even Venice attacked over the years. In 1420, almost all of the area surrounding Omis fell to the Venetian Empire; it was not until 1444 that Omis did too, having defended itself for those intervening years.

But under Venetian rule, the town prospered and much of its current appearance is owed to that time. As with much of Dalmatia, the town came under Austrian (and briefly French) in the beginning of the early 19th century, when the historic town walls were also town down. In 1918, it came to be part of Yugoslavia, and then Croatia when that country declared independence in 1991.

What to See and Do in Omis

Sightseeing in omis, mirabella fortress.

Considered the symbol of the town, this fortress was built in the 13th century. It may come as no surprise to learn that the pirates of Omis used this fortress as a lookout over the sea and a hideout. These days, you can climb up to the fortress for glorious views over the rooftops, the river and out to sea.

Fortica (or Starigrad Fortress)

Located on the mountain above Omis, it takes about an hour to walk up to this amazing 15-century fortress. As to be expected, this one was also used as a lookout tower and a refuge by the town’s inhabitants – long ago, of course – when they came under attack. From this high point – the fortress is at an elevation of 262m above sea level – there are more stunning views out over the Adriatic and across to the islands.

Radmanove Mlinice (Radman’s Mills)

These mills by the Cetina River, about 6km from Omis, were most important in the 19th century when the existing mills were renovated by the Radman family – hence the name. Today, however, the Radman Mills house a pretty restaurant serving traditional Dalmatian fare.

There are a number of historic churches located here, including the Church of St Peter (originally from the 10th century), the Church of St Michael (17th century; its bell-tower is from the 18th century) and the Church of St Rocco (16th century).

As we mentioned, where better than Omis to get a slice of adventure?! From sea and river kayaking to rafting; canyoning to windsurfing; bungee jumping to rock climbing, it’s all possible here! Contact Explorer Club who are the top-rated experts for organising activities in this region and much more besides. (They’ll even organise accommodation for you!)

The zipline above Omis is a truly unique and very special experience for all those that try it out. The series of eight wires that come to a total of 2,100 metres in length are sited at 150m above ground level see you zipping across the Cetina River canyon.

Velika Plaza is located right in the centre of town, and probably where most holidaymakers spend their days! The name means ‘big beach’ and not for nothing at 700m long. This sand beach with its shallow waters means it’s ideal for families with young kids, but there are also plenty of amenities (cafes and snack bars, water sports activities, beach rental equipment) that will attract beach-goers of all ages. Do note that as the Cetina River meets the Adriatic here, the seawater may be a few degrees colder than at other nearby points in the Adriatic.

Brzet Beach is about a 15-minute walk from Omis and the most popular pebble beach in the area. The pine trees next to the beach provide plenty of shade; this beach also offers plenty of amenities (cafes, beach rental equipment) and is also pretty shallow.

Day Trips and Excursions

As mentioned, Split is only a short distance away and is easy to reach by bus. It’s therefore ideal as a day trip from Omis, giving you the chance to take in most of the city’s main sights in one day. Or, alternatively, you can use Split as a starting point to get a bus, catamaran or ferry to other places in the region.

Krka National Park

It’s only about an hour and a half drive to Krka National Park , so we would absolutely recommend this as a day trip from Omis!

Omis Riviera

The Omis Riviera, south of the town, is a collection of small villages stretching out over a distance of 20km. Exploring the different characteristics of each – best done with your own set of wheels – would be a pleasant way to spend an afternoon.

Eating and Drinking in Omis

It’s not just Italy that’s famed for its pizza – you can some very find options in Croatia too! Pizzeria Antula is likely the best pizzeria in town with a number of traditional and more Croatian options. (Think options with shrimps or kulen salami…not on the same pizza, though!)

Restaurant Pod Odrnom is a very fine choice indeed – this family-run restaurant, first opened in 1967, offers steak and seafood dishes prepared on the grill as well as pastas and salads. There’s an excellent choice of wine too.

Another fine-dining option is the Damiiano Restaurant in the 5-star Hotel Damianii (mentioned below). Perfect for a special dinner with a wonderful sea view.

An excellent mid-range option is the Arsana Tasting House where you can try traditional Dalmatian cuisine from their ever-changing menu.

If you have a sweet tooth and want to be entertained whilst your dessert is made, head to Nina Ice . They hand make ice cream to order in front of you! Or rather, they’re rolls of frozen fresh fruit and cream. Pancakes and crepes are also on offer.

Events in Omis

You’ve got to expect pirates, right? Luckily not real pirates…but a re-enactment of a pirate battle that takes place on the 18th August each year. Two ‘pirate’ ships do battle on the Adriatic complete with cannon shots, pistol duelling and sword fights. But all make-believe, don’t worry! This event attracts thousands of spectators and there’s plenty more fun besides.

Take a peek at this video from the 2015 event:

Accommodation in Omis

There’s a good range of accommodation in town, with a selection of 4- and 3-star hotels and even a 5-star one if you want a bit of opulence! To that end, there’s the Damianii Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa ; other popular picks include the Hotel Plaza , the Hotel Plaza Duce and the Holiday Villa Sagitta .

There are also apartments, villas and campsites for you to stay in. For more details on all accommodation types, see our Accommodation in Omis page.

The tourist office is located at Fosal 1a, 21310 Omiš, tel: +385 (0)21 86 13 50.

For more information, please see the Omis Tourist Office website.

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Omis is a small cute Croatia tourist destination located 20 kilometres south of Split . I went there for a visit on June 3, 2019.

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I went to Omis by car from Split . I was driving on Croatian D8 road. The trip was comfortable, and it took me half an hour to arrive in Omis . I enjoyed the beautiful views of the coast while driving. You may be tempted to make a few stops to enjoy these views (and take selfies). The only problem during the summer season on this road may be high traffic. I left my car on big parking with the price of 5 kunas/hour . Just a few kilometres south of Omis there are few other interesting destinations like Brela , Baska Voda and Makarska . The nearest airport is Split Airport , located 60 kilometres northern of Omis.

The first interesting sight I could notice was fortress Peovica . It is located in the upper part of the city. It took me approximately 15 minutes to climb the fortress. I strongly advise you not to wear flip-flops while climbing the fortress because the stairs are steep. At the top of the fortress, I could enjoy a panoramic view of Omis.

The next step in my visit was walking in the old city. Omis features many interesting buildings from the Renaissance and Baroque. I liked the so-called House of Happy Man . it's a two-floor Reinnesance house with a Latin inscription at the entrance: " Thank you Lord for giving me a chance to live on the Earth ". Another attractive building I noticed was the church of St. Michael, a gothic building with a beautiful entrance. What I liked about Omis was the feeling that I am in an urban, yet intimate small place . Omis features both.

The most famous event in Omis is the festival of traditional Dalmatian ("Klapa") music , which is held every year in July. It gathers the best Dalmatian musicians of that genre. The next big event is Pirate Battle Night , held every year in August. The manifestation reveals the spirit and culture of Dalmatian places.

If you are an adventurous type of person, Omis is the perfect place for you. Through the Omis passes the Cetina River, the river ideal for adventures like rafting and kayaking . You can choose among a few types, depending on how much adrenaline you want in your adventure. If you like hiking or mountain biking, Omis is again a place for you. There are three mountains above Omis: Mosor, Omis's Dinara and Biokovo . You can find trails of different lengths and difficulty levels, from those appropriate to amateurs, to those for professionals. It is also worth mentioning windsurfing , a sport that is popular in Omiš because of the windy weather.

Omis feature a big pebble city beach, which is accessible by car. If you want a more intimate place, you need to take a small walk out of the town. You will easily find a spot for yourself. Another option is to look for a beach in nearby places, like Jesenice or Dugi Rat.

After the conclusion of my visit, I can say Omis is a very interesting tourist destination, I could even say overlooked one. It features interesting events, adventurous sports, cultural attractions and nice beaches . It is also an urban, yet quiet and intimate place. If you plan to visit Croatia , then I recommend you to consider staying in Omis, or at least a day visit to it. Additionally, Omis features vicinity of many popular Croatian tourist destinations. Split and Makarska are less than hour distance with car. Dubrovnik is only 3.5 hours away from Omis.

Zvonimir Peran 2023-07-18

I enjoy Croatia, beautiful country with interesting places, history, culture, and people. I want you to enjoy it as well. Contact me on email [email protected] , or using the form below.

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Omiš: 10 Things to See & Do

by croatiaweek
April 26, 2018

The small and shiny gem of Omiš is a historical town settled between the Adriatic Sea and the Cetina river. In the middle-ages Omiš was a well-known pirate town.

The history it hides and nature’s beauty that surrounds it makes this little pearl a great spot for a heavenly vacation.

Here are some things to see and do in Omiš.

1. Visit the Old Town & St. Michael’s Square

Numerous picturesque alleyways through the old town of Omiš and along its charming houses are the best way to discover the past times. One Renaissance house is especially distinguished – “The House of a Happy Man” with a Latin inscription above its entrance, thanking the Lord for a life in this world.

See the historical gems and the traces of the medieval wall Mostina with its secret passage, the Church of St.Peter from the 10th century, the old cemetery, the Illyrian seminary, Turjun fort and many other beautiful reminders of the rich history.

2. Rafting on the Cetina River

(Image: Omiš Tourist Board)

The ideal place for rafting and canoeing on one of the prettiest rivers of Croatia will offer you more than a great adventure! Its wonderful scenery and cliffs will take your breath away. Waterfalls, lakes and tunnels reaching from Gubavica Waterfall with river ending its way in the salt sea will make the experience unforgettable.

3. Zip Line above Cetina Canyon

An extraordinary experience of sliding between the mountains! Enjoy the magnificent scenery and the beautiful canyon of the Cetina river while on a 150 meters high steel wire. The speed reaches 65 km per hour in a 2 km long wires so it is a real adventure treat.

4. Climbing to Mirabella Fortress

Settled on a cliff, the mystical 13th-century pirate fortress above the city offers a fantastic view over the surrounding beauty of the Brač bay. It is easy to reach but is located high which makes the view over the town magnificent. With 20 kuna entrance fee, you can climb Mirabella’s higher levels and enjoy it even more.

5. Visit Fortica Fortress

One of the most magnificent views in Dalmatia offers from a more than 500 years old fortress. Spreading through the Cetina canyon, Brač, Hvar and Šolta, the view had secured that the town of Omiš remained unconquered through history. About an hour of easy climbing will lead you to this beautiful spot.

6. Radmanove Mlinice & Kaštil Slanica Fortress

A famous restaurant, Radman mills, surrounded by a beautiful nature, hidden among the trees shadows and the sound of mill wheels over Cetina. Mlinice were first mentioned in the 17th century and today are transformed into a restaurant that offers an excellent traditional cuisine.

Kaštil Slanica was built on the walls of the 12th-century tower Slanica and was a refuge for Omiš pirates. Today this restaurant offers more than just an interesting environment.

7. Beaches of Omiš Riviera

Gorgeous series of sandy beaches along the Omiš Riviera makes it a perfect destination. Visit the 5 km long series of beaches in Dugi Rat and Duće, Sumpetar with the old wooden sailing ships, rare inhabited places around Nemira with its clear sea.

The coast around Stanići and Velika Luka bay, Ruskamen as a windsurfing destination, bays of Lokva Rogoznica, beautiful sandy beaches of Medići, cove Borak in Marušići, Pisak with its picturesque boats above the sandy beaches and Vruja with its Diamond beach and interesting diving areas.

Rent a boat and simply stroll down this gorgeous coastline.

8. Omiška Dinara

Unspoiled nature around this beautiful hill as well as the gorgeous view from its top guarantee an unforgettable experience. The church of St. Vitus located at the top with 639 meters and the old village above Lokva Rogoznica will take you back into the history of this rocky spot.

9. Visit Mosor & Try Poljički Soparnik

Soparnik (Photo credit: Ivo Biocina / Source: CNTB)

The Mosor mountain is full of extraordinary places to visit. Poljica is a group of villages beneath the Mosor mountain, rural area with a rich history known as Poljička republic. This social system is said to have inspired Thomas More to write the famous “Utopia” after his visit. Visit the statue of Jeanne D’Arc of Poljica – Mila Gojsalić and find out about her legendary bravery.

The statue of Mila Gojsalić (Photo credit: Croatian National Tourist Board)

Among many other famous historical inheritance, there is also one delicious traditional dish – Poljički soparnik, a dish made with chard between two layers of simplest dough. It tastes like heaven.

10. The Pirate Battle & Dalmatian Klapa Singing Festival

Pirate Battle of Omiš (Photo: Gusarska Bitka Omiš/Pirate Battle Omiš)

In the mid-August, the town becomes a scene for a reenactment of a pirate battle from the 13th century. With canons and pistols, you will be set right in the centre of a “real” duel. Enjoy the Pirates’ Nights with performers on numerous town’s stages.

Klapa (Image: Omiš Tourist Board)

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The top 10 things to do in Omiš

The seaside town also sits on the Cetina river and offers a stellar holiday setting filled with great things to do

SSo many curses have been aired at the town of Omiš over the years it's a wonder the air hasn't turned as blue as its turquoise waters and cloudless skies. Before the motorway eased pressure from the coastal road, the magistrala , Omiš was a regular point of congestion. Going back even further, the pirates who once used the town as their base provoked the ire of many regimes that controlled the surrounding seas. The town has come into its own as a tourist destination later than much of the Dalmatian coast, its countless kilometres of uncramped beaches and unique options afforded by its position on the Cetina river helping to do so. Here are the best things to do in Omiš.

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Hit the beach

In most places, you can't blame others for wanting to soak up the summertime sun at the same time as you. You never need to worry about the proximity of many neighbours on the beaches around Omiš though - there are simply too many options. In the town itself, the central beach and the campsite are constantly popular, great for an early dip or in the late afternoon to cool off after the heat of the day. There are multiple small beaches located in villages like Brzet, Nemira, Stanići, Lokva Rogoznica, Medići, Marušić and Pisak, which form the 20 km-long Omiš riviera running south of town. If you head north instead, the whole stretch of coast between Omiš and Split is almost one huge beach, much of it without a soul to be seen. Simply park up or get off the bus at a spot you like (the nearest stretch, accessible on foot, runs between Dugi Rat, Duće and Sumpetar) and take advantage of the small pebbled floor as it gently slopes into the sea.

Eat local, eat well

You won’t be short on either fast food or sit-down meal options in Omiš. If you want to stay central, Bastion has the best reputation in town for seafood. They have sharing platter options which vary depending on the catch of the day. Sitting outdoors is nice but bear in mind the at-times busy road lies between you and your view of the sea. Around a kilometre south of the bridge and with a less interrupted vista, Brzi Gonzalez offers a very mildly spiced approximation of what European eateries serve as Mexican cuisine. What they lack in authenticity, they more than make up for with massive portions and effort. Located just over 2 kilometres inland, on the banks of the Cetina, Kaštil Slanica was once a safe haven for fleeing pirates. Today, the restaurant now situated there offers a unique riverside ambience and a menu that takes in traditional Dalmatian favourites like peka (meat and vegetables cooked under the bell) but also the much more rare cuisine of the Dalmatian hinterland, including dishes made with frogs, eels and river fish. Be specific when booking in advance, should you wish to sit in one of the limited spaces directly overlooking the river. Around a kilometre further along the river, Radman Mills (Radmanove Mlinice) is a less formal dining experience but equally picturesque, making the most of the old mill setting - its wheels are on display by a calming, curated poo and there are places to enjoy a picnic, too.

Explore by kayak

Exploring the Dalmatian coast by kayak opens up near-inaccessible beaches and small coves to you. But, nowhere is the pastime better experienced than in Omiš, the Cetina river providing limitless options which you simply won't find elsewhere. There are several routes you can take and wonderful, serene views on each. This is the best perspective from which to experience the river and its banks. One of the most thrilling routes will see you kayak around Zadvarje, some 25 km inland, where the tranquillity of the river run is broken up spectacularly by two large waterfalls.

Check out the old town of Omiš

For exploring ancient alleyways, the nearby city of Split is tough to beat. But, though on a much smaller scale, an evening stroll around Omiš is not without charm and intrigue. In the centre, the Renaissance building known as ‘the House of a Happy Man' is named after the Latin inscription above the entrance: 'I thank thee, Lord, for having lived in this world' ( Gratias ago tibi dne quia fui in hoc mondo ). Check out the traces of the medieval wall on the riverbed, built by pirates to stop their pursuers entering the Cetina; there was a secret passage that allowed the pirates' smaller ships through. The well-preserved, 10th-century church of St Peter on the western bank of the river is considered one of the most important examples of pre-Romanesque sacral architecture in Croatia. The town's old gates were built under Venetian rule in the 15th century. If you start at Porta Terraferma on the eastern side of Omiš, you can walk Pjaca, the town's historic main thoroughfare, all the way to the western gates on the river. You're sure to find a bar that suits you along the route; many hold a charming ambiance, especially those around Franjo Tuđman square and St Michael's square, the latter named after the 17th-century church which stands there. You'll not miss its decorative portal, window rosetta, statue of St. Michael or the Omiš coat of arms on the side. Franjo Tuđman square once held a large fresco by renowned local artist Ivan Joko Knežević, but the proud depiction of Partisan soldiers prompted its short-sighted destruction under a wave of nationalist sentiment which followed the country's independence.

Catch a concert under the stars

For a small town, Omiš punches way above its weight with its cultural programme. If visiting a destination restaurant, such as one of those along the river, check out if there are any folk music nights taking place; these can add a wonderful dimension to your evening out. In the town itself, July's Festival of Dalmatian Klapa fills the old town's streets and squares with wonderfully atmospheric acapella singing over many nights. It's unmissable. The more recently founded Omiš Guitar Festival (mid-June) offers a week of competition from prodigious young classical music players including many international guests. Its success over the last decade has prompted the even more recent Summer Nights programme, which occurs sporadically throughout the summer. You can catch everything from gypsy jazz bands to more contemporary sounds here.

Try Croatia's tastiest vegetarian treat

Although Croats grow and eat lots of vegetables, they're not well known for vegetarian meals. No repute of an unforgettable vegetarian meal ever travels outside Croatia simply because very few visitors ever experience the country's greatest. It is called soparnik . Unlike the excessive amounts of pastry that surround or base almost everything you can buy in a Croatian bakery, soparnik has just two very thin layers of pastry sitting atop and below it garlic, onions, parsley and chard filling. It looks quite dainty and delicate when cut into traditional diamond-shaped portions but it packs a powerful punch of flavour. It's rarely tried by visitors because it's tough to make and the experts at doing so only come from Omiš, nearby Poljica and surrounding villages.

Hop on a boat to the islands

Lying almost equidistant between the recognised ports of Split and Makarska, access to the islands you can see from shore couldn't be easier. But, if you don't fancy the crush alongside backpackers from Split, nor the wait for the Makarska ferry to fill with cars, a variety of small boats set out for Brač and Hvar each morning from Omiš during the summer. Brač is famous for its distinctly shaped Zlatni Rat beach (pictured) and traditional organic farming which supplies the island's taverns and restaurants. Just beyond, the island of Hvar has a reputation for glamour. This is where you'll find the superyachts moored and the paparazzi hiding in pine trees, ready to snap visiting celebs. The island is famous for its partying, which is known to extend late into the night, and for its premium restaurants.

Get an adrenaline rush on the Cetina

The Cetina river winds its way through some 100 kilometres of the Dalmatian hinterland before reaching the sea at Omiš. Along the river, you can take part in activities such as canyoning, free climbing and rock climbing. The Cetina is also one of the most thrilling places in Croatia to do white-water rafting. For the truly fearless, there's a zipline running 150 metres over the river; it’s a bit of a trek, but worth it for the incredible journey, its setting and views. You'd be hard pushed to find a better zipline in the entire region, let alone Croatia. Also available along the river, and nearby along the coast, are several scuba diving options.

Check the view from a medieval fortress

Settled on a cliff above the old town, on the east side of the river, the 13th-century Mirabella fortress offers views of Omiš and Brač bay. For a small entry fee, you can climb this old pirate's hangout to the top and take full advantage. Located a little further back on the same side of the river, the view from the 500-year-old Fortica fortress is even better. Magnificent views of Brač, Hvar and Šolta reward after an uphill walk that takes about an hour.

Take a day trip you'll never forget

Lying 25 km to the north, Omiš could almost be considered a suburb of Croatia's second city, Split (pictured). Only 30 minutes away by car, its excellent restaurants and its nightlife are accessible to anyone staying in Omiš. Though the biggest reasons to visit - the sights and architecture - are not dependent on car hire or taxi (local buses are cheap and run regularly). Roman emperor Diocletian's Palace is Split’s centrepiece. Much more than a remnant, it is still a focal point of city life to this day and its stone-paved alleyways and squares deserve to be explored at least once. The surrounding old town and its spectacular monuments and the palm tree-lined promenade are also unforgettable. Even if your holiday priority is rest and relaxation, this visit is worth doing, as all of Split's highlights can easily be done in a day (although bear in mind it gets swarmed by tourists in the peak season - booking a restaurant table in advance is highly advisable).

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21 Things To Do In Omiš Croatia: It’s Not Just For Pirates

Written by our local expert SJ

Sarah-Jane has lived in Croatia for 10+ years. SJ, as she is known, has been traveling the Balkans & beyond since 2000. She now shares her passion for traveling with her husband & kids.

Travel Croatia like a local with these 21 things to do in Omis Croatia. Fishing, sandy beaches, adventure sports and history, Omiš has it al!

Omiš is a historical town located 25 km south of Split on Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast . Omiš lies between the Cetina River and the Adriatic Sea.

Once a famous pirate town in the Middle Ages, Omiš town’s economic prosperity was born from piracy. Omiš had excellent seamen who navigated the Adriatic sea, keeping the town wealthy. This wealth saw the erection of fortified walls in the late 12th century to protect it from invaders. The pirates of Omiš were fierce and were known to have fast ships, protecting the city for over 400 years. The pirate’s alliance was defeated in 1444 by the Turkish invasion, ending the pirate’s rule forever.

Now, what things can you do in Omiš?

Skip Ahead To My Advice Here!

Volleyball On The Beach

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Okay, so I know I said that Omiš was more than a place for beach bums… and as you can see by this impressive list, it is. I was not going to include the beach. However, a day (or more) at the beach is very much warranted. The beaches of Omiš are not just for (safe) tanning; head to the sandy beach stretching half a kilometer not far from the town center. It makes a great day for families with little ones and offers beach volleyball.

And if you want more beaches, Omiš has a few. Plus, you could take a day trip to the Makarska Riviera and enjoy the blue flag beaches along that stretch of coast.

Chilling On The Square

Sit, have coffee in the beautiful Old Town, and take a trip to St. Michael’s Square. There are charming alleyways to get lost wandering. If you have extra time, stop by the Church of St. Peter, which dates back to the 10th century.

Visiting Tvrđava Mirabela – Mirabella Fortress

This 13-century fortress is settled on a steep cliff, high above the city; the sweeping views go all the way to Brač bay. It is easy to reach via a staircase, but it is a steep trek, so ensure you wear comfy shoes.

Fun fact: This was once a reliable hideout for the Omiš pirates who used to retreat into the safety of the Cetina gorge. Legend says that in 1537 , during an attack by the Turks , the defenders of Omiš confused the attackers with their shouting and shots so much that they overestimated the number of defenders and fled.

Canoe Safari

Paddle along the Cetina River, taking in the incredible natural scenery . Canoe down one of Croatia’s prettiest rivers with one or two of your best buddies, and then enjoy a picnic lunch by the river.

The calcareous canyon on the Cetina River is the ideal place for canyoning. The cliff face reaches up to 180 meters, with underground tunnels, waterfalls , and lakes all calling your name.

Extreme Canyoning

One of the popular things to do in Omiš is only for the serious of serious adventurers. Descend Gubavica Waterfall on the Cetina River. You’ll need professional alpine gear, and if you book it as part of a tour, you’ll be paired with experienced instructors.

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Eight wires. 65 km an hour, set over 150 meters off the ground. That’s what you call heart-racing fun! Experience Zip Lining Croatia as we did. You’ll love it.

Experience the sea and mountains all in Omiš . Nature-lovers will want to lace up their boots for a trekking adventure, offering you a trekking experience like nowhere else in Croatia.

You can also sail to Brač and Hvar’s islands for the day, where trekking overlooks the glistening Adriatic sea.

Free Climbing

On the left bank of the Cetina River in Planovo, a 200-meter-high cliff set awaits, ready for you to climb. Both experienced climbers & beginners meet at Planovo all year round.

Rafting The Cetina River

Of all the things to do in Omiš, enjoying the foam of the rapids on the Cetina River has to be one of the best ways a family can spend an active day together. Starting at Penšići and finishing at Radmanove Mlinice, rafting the 9 km route on the Cetina is a day to remember.

Adrenaline-pumping paintball makes for a great day when the weather is ho-hum in Omiš. Just be sure you’ve done your last sun tanning. After all, those welts don’t look so pretty in a bikini.

Paragliding

Soar high above the pirate town of Omiš overlooking the Cetina River. Beginning from Imber, paragliding trips are not as well known as the beaches of Croatia , but once you’re in the know – you won’t be able to stop at just one glide.

Horseback Riding

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A short trip to Sinj will see you horseback riding. The town of Sinj has a long history of horses and horseback riding, including a UNESCO inscribed event that dates back to 1715. Regular riding options are available, as are riding schools for those just starting.

Cycling trails stretch across the whole country, with Omiš being no exception. Away from the village, set in the hinterland, are paths of various degrees of difficulty. Cycle through the village of Poljica and try the famous Poljica soparnik – a flatbread filled with chard made by the people of Poljica for centuries.

Want a more challenging, more gritty biking experience? Then head into the mountains for some extreme mountain biking.

Hunting And Photo Safari

The Mosor Mountain of over 12,000 hectares provides an expansive hunting ground. You can legally hunt wild boar, chamois, barbary sheep, and deer. Also, the rock partridge, rock dove, and rabbits can be found. With an expert guide, you’ll be taken to places of extraordinary beauty to photograph.

If one day of hunting is not enough, you can also pre-arrange an overnight stay in the open-air hut.

Scuba Diving

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It’s Croatia, after all. So there are places to dive everywhere; head out on a day trip to the islands of Brač, Hvar , and Šolta for the very best diving experiences.

Fishing

Leave Omiš early in the morning for the open sea, where you’ll have the chance to reel in over a dozen fish species. Prepare them for lunch, and enjoy a swimming spot before returning to Omiš in the afternoon.

The Cetina River is the place for river fishing. Your likely catch of the day will be trout, chub, or carp. Not far from Radmanove Mlinice, you can fish for eel and mullet.

Sea Kayaking

Spend the day paddling in the Adriatic clear blue sea. Magic.

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Getting lost.

Wander the narrow cobbled streets of Omiš and take in her historical sites & churches. Look out for the sign claiming the best pizza in Dalmatia – try it and let me know what you think.

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Getting Musical

During the summer, Omiš hosts a famous Dalmatian Klapa Singing Festival . The festival is one of the biggest in Croatia and is held annually and inscribed on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage .

Renting A Small Boat

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The Cetina River is calm, which makes renting a boat fun and safe. Small boats can be hired with or without a skipper. Either way, you’ll make your way up the river through canyons, so have your camera handy.

Visiting Starigrad Fortress

Also known as Fortica Fortress, this 15 th -century stronghold is one of the main attractions in Omiš, Croatia. Starigrad Fortress sits on cliffs high above the old town and is accessible only via a hiking trail . The 1-hour hike from Omiš to Starigrad Fortress is easily one of the best things to do in Omiš. The glorious view of the town and sea below at the fortress makes the effort well worth it.

Seeing The Mila Gojsalić Statue

Located about 5 km from the Omiš town center, the viewpoint at the Mila Gojsalić Statue by Ivan Meštrović is one of the greatest in the entire region. Get a rental car in Omiš and follow the winding road up the hills/cliffs. At this iconic statue, you can enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the Omiš Canyon and the surrounding mountains. This is without question one of the top Omiš attractions.

Best Beaches In Omiš

Yes, I did say that Omiš is about much more than sunbathing, swimming, and lazing around on the beach, but the town’s stunning beaches have to be mentioned.

After all, the beaches of the Omiš Riviera also contribute to the area’s popularity as a tourist destination. From the town’s own Velika Plaza to sandy beaches in nearby villages, as well as hidden coves and bays, there are plenty of great beaches to enjoy. These are some of the absolute best beaches near Omiš:

Velika Plaza Beach
Brzet Beach
Ruskamen Beach
Mala Luka Beach

Accommodation In Omiš

We recommend you stay at the Hotel Villa Dvor , where we spent several nights as their guest while we toured the sites of Omiš. Nestled between two canyons along the Cetina River, Hotel Villa Dvor is set high above a sheer marble stone cliff. Your stay is surrounded by the warm hospitality of the entire Curlin family & they also have a rooftop jacuzzi..seriously.

So, are you tempted? How many things to do in Omiš do you want to try?

Comments (57)

Omis looks like a nature lover’s paradise, I personally would love to try the white water rafting.

I can vouch it’s great!

I loved Omis, even though I only spent a day there! I knew about the zip lining and a few others, but I honestly had no idea there was this much to do there – now I wish I’d stayed longer!

Just an excuse to come back now…

Already planning my next trip. :)

What is this rubbish? Pirate parties in Omis are FOR THE WIN y’know ;) Number 16 should come with a health warning, we *had* to do that the day after the pirate party, and with my shitty knees I didn’t even make it a quarter of the way up. Everyone’s pictures looked pretty, but my knee’s said NO WAY! I wanted to go rafting, but my guide wouldn’t book it for me (Boooo)!

yeah, yeah I did that back in my 20’s…… now I have to be responsible.

I really must get to Croatia, it looks like there is so much to do in Omis alone! While I would skip the hunting, I would definitely do the paragliding!

Weeeeeee, I’ll come with you

Omis looks like an ideal place to photograph, with those vibrant colors in and around the water. All 19 things sound good, but the canoe safari would be a perfect afternoon for me.

Perfect for you and your camera :)

A suggestion for a future blog: could you please list a few common words in Croatian with the phonetic pronunciation? I’m going to Croatia soon and I’d like to be able to say please and thank you. Guide books print the words but with no hint for how to say them. Please and Thank You!

How is this one Libbie?

I just found your reply to my request and your post of helpful Croatian language instruction. I’ll print it and share it with my group. I will be in Croatia in about three weeks — yippeeeeeee! Libbie

I had no idea there was so much to do in Omis! Loved the history too… I’d love to try sea kayaking and diving there.

I know… there is JUST SO MUCH!

Interesting ideas! I would love to do a lot of them, although some are a bit extreme for my liking! And who knew about diving, I had no idea there would be something ‘worth seeing’ underwater in Croatia!

I recently learnt about this Sunday Traveler campaign and I love it already! This week is the first I took part and I’m excited to read all these wonderful travel stories :)

Super! We are glad to have you – each week I learn so much about this big world!

I love all the outdoor options available! I can’t think of a single one that doesn’t appeal, but the horseback riding especially stands out. I trained horses before I started traveling, and love the idea of riding in a foreign place.

I’d like to try the rafting, the zip lining, cycling…lots of outdoor things and they all look awesome!

Looking at this list, it does seem that Omis offers something for both the adventurous and those who like things a bit tamer. For myself, I think I’d like hiking to the fortress the best followed by some trekking. I like my feet planted firmly on the ground. And of course, the beach sounds great.

I’ll wait for you at the beach with cocktails :)

Oh so many things to choose from! Diving, zip lining, and rafting are definitely top of the list for me :)

Hey, on behalf of Christa, Host of The Sunday Traveler, I was stopping by to check out your article. You have a good amount of info here. That Zip lining looks like an awesome rush and I appreciate the Dive info. Great read!

LOL. From one host to another you’re welcome :P

I think I will skip the hunting but the boating, photo safari, and zip lining sound like lots of fun!

My hubby loved the zip line… I wanna try that next time.

Would love to find me a pirate, Aye! :)

These all seem fun – especially the canoeing and canyoning – but I was in as soon as you said ‘Pirates.’ Historic pirates! What else does a city need?

yeah, an they ham it up too.

Wow, this looks like an outdoor adventurer’s paradise. So many fantastic things to do.

I know! It has me thinking… what to do next?

Judging by your posts, it looks like there are loads of places in Croatia with absolutely amazing scenery.

yeah, just one or two…

The whole list sounds amazing, I would definitely love to go paragliding!

Good choice!

Had no idea such a small town that most people have never heard of could be such an adventure travel hotspot!

You and me both! So many adventure travel activities across Croatia I am discovering.

guess why we decided to live here :-) Coming from The Netherlands this is f@cking paradise ! Cheers from Svinisce (ten minutes from Omis).

^^ What he said.

Hi SJ, We went today (Sunday) to Omis and were disappointed to see it was a ghost town. We were there to see Mirabella Fortress and were surprised that the gate was locked. Couldn’t get in. Surprised because haven’t seen any mention of it closed anywhere. Is it because it was Sunday? (2 weekends in a row we go out on a Sunday – and starting to get the idea that everything shuts down on Sundays in Croatia…) Anyway, looks like a lovely town (the cliffs are spectacular) and since we’re here for 2 months we’ll come here again and organize ourselves better. Maybe just too early in the season. And maybe we’ll even do that zipline, sounds awesome. Frank (bbqboy)

Welcome to Croatia’s coast in the off-season. Like I mentioned when you said you were coming so early, not much is open. Especially on a Sunday – that’s God day :D People stay home with families and go to Church. But, as to why it was locked – perhaps it does not open out of season. That happens with a lot of attractions and museums. The start of the season is May 1. If you are in Split, head into one of the tourist agencies and just ask – they’ll know for sure. Let me know, and I’ll update the post.

PS: Check out this thread for more info

Thanks SJ, appreciate the thread you started on facebook. I might write them myself, I don’t want to go again and find everything closed…there was no explanation on the gate why it would be.

Hi SJ, We are Aussies living in Perth. Our plan is to move to Omis and embrase the culture, lifestyle and language. We want to take a break from the high stress of corporate life and slow down. We are planning to send our 6yo son to school in Omis. We are of Croatian heritage and encourage Luka to speak the language at home. We know that eventually it will become more difficult for Luka to keep that connection to his background. So our plan is to stay for one year. I would be interested to know if there are any other people with small Children from Australia in school over there. Love the work that you are doing on your blog. Interesting to read about the day to day stories of life over there. I can relate to some of the frustrations but just as in life you sometimes have to have patience and not allow those things to bother you.

Regards Vic

Heya! Kids here do not start school until 7 – you know that right? Yes, loads of Australians in Croatia – how many in Omiš I have no clue. BUT, you should join this group and ask, and make some great connections before you come. They are all so nice and helpful. Plus there is also this group https://www.facebook.com/australiansinsplit?fref=ts And, thanks for your kind words on my blog *blushing* Have fun!

Hi, In the summer i like to go paragliding in Omis. But I can’t find where to call to make an appointment for this. Does anybody know how i can come in contact with the organization? Greets

If you google it, there are several agencies who can book you in – if you don’t one you like email we can find an agency to book you into one.

I know Robert of did it himself once (duo mind you) and knows who takes passengers. Cheers, Pim.

Hi Pim, last summer we booked a paraglide flight with Robert with your recommendation. Due to several circumstances the flight was cancelled. We still have to get our payment back after having a lot of contact with Robert. As we know him he is a deceiver, do you have any way to get to him and get our money back?

Hi Vera, it´s not easy for me to give a proper answer, since I don´t know the circumstances that lead to canceling the flight. Also I do not know what the conditions of the agreement were. Knowing Robert well, I´m 100% sure he´s not a deceiver ! Best advise is to contact him once more via email, asking him why there was no flight and if there is any chance of a complete or partial refund. All the best, Pim.

Is there any guides taking people on fishing trips at the Cetina river?

Best regads

Yes I think so – fly fishing. Ask at the tourist office, they’ll recommend someone. Enjoy.

Whats the price for paragliding for 2 persons?

You can find loads of options + prices here:

Thanks for this list! We are planning to spend October in Omis with our two toddlers. :)

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What to See (and do) in Omis

The fortress Mirabella , a 13 th century fortress situated behind the old town, you reach the fortress by following stair next to the St. Michael church in the center of the old town, entrance fee is 10 Kuna, for that you get a good exercise (lots of stairs) and a perfect view on Omiš.
Churches, the old town of Omiš host a number of old churches and an old Franciscan Monastery, which has an art collection a library with old Turkish documents.
The Fortress Starigrad (Fortica), if you are up for a really special experience, you should visit the 15 th century fortress Starigrad, but for this you would have to climb, as the fortress is situated at the peak of the mountain behind the old town, the climb takes about 1 hour, so you need to be in good physical condition, but I guarantee it would be worthwhile your effort.
Omis Summer festival, in the main season, there is always something happening in and around the old town, one of the highlights is the Klapa Festival (a capella singing), which takes place in churches and on squares in the old town.
Rafting , which several daily departures from the city center, rafting tour takes about 4-5 hours, the rafting tours can be recommended to kids from age 8 years and adults at any age, here you can read more about Rafting in Omiš .
Canyoning, although I have still yet not tried it, I heard the Canyoning trips on Cetina should be great fun, tours are arranged in period from April till end of September, participators have to be minimum 14 years old.
Other sports: Diving, Hiking, Paragliding and of course Hill climbing as I mentioned earlier. On the beaches in Omis you of course have all kinds of water sports available.

Pirate activities in Omis

Where to eat in omis.

Restaurant Kremenko, (Restaurant Flintstone) in Svinisce, about 12 km up the Cetina canyon is an amazing place, the restaurant is made completely in Flintstone style, on top of that the food is great. In the summer you can go with Flintstone bus from Camp Galeb to the restaurant and back.
Restaurant Radmanova Mlinice, (Radmans mills) is situated 6 km up the Cetina canyon, the outdoor restaurant by the old mill, is and excellent place to eat trout, other house specialties is Dalmatian Peka and Frog. Most of the Rating tours on the Cetina River have their ending point at Radmanova.
Restaurant Kaštil Slanica, 4 km up the Cetina canyon, in beautiful surrounding just by the river bench you can enjoy local specialities by the Kastil Slanica, the picture you see here is the buffet I had last time I went there, it was very nice (-:

Parking in Omis

Beaches in omis, transport to and from omis, excursion from omis, accommodation omis, camping in omis, map of omis.

Final words

Zadar to Krka National Park

Split – Krka National Park

10 comments.

Good morning

First of all ty for this page- very nice info about Omis.I just got few q and I will be very glad If U could help me. Where can i find bus stop- from line 60 in Omis? Is it poss that U could send me some pages from local travelagent. I would like to take a boat trip from Omis – Brac with local agent Best regards Sylvia

that depends on where you want to go, there are several bus stations in Omis. Here is one towards Split 43.444828, 16.686400 (check it in google maps). There are many travel agents in Omis, just google it!

Best, Morten

Hi there, We are planning to travel with a toddler so I’m wondering if you could recommend things to do with little ones. Also, what the best/easiest way to get to the Krka waterfalls? Can we book a boat trip there? Thank you Edi

The best place in Omis I can think of for a toddler is the nice sandy beaches. You should be able to find tours from Krka waterfalls in old town Omis where there are several travel agents, alternative if you have your own car, you might as well also drive there, from Omis it takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Krka waterfalls .

Wheres the nudist beaches

I am not aware of any “official” Nudist beach near Omis

Zdravo Morton, We come to Omiš most summers and my sons would like to do a sea fishing trip, do you know of any? Hvala!

Hi Allison,

was just discussion your question with my family neither of us can recall having seen somebody offering fishing trips from Omis, but we have also not been looking for it, so bottom line i can’t say for sure 🙂

Hi, I plan to visit Omis in mid May this year. What will be the approximate temperature at daytime ?

Hi Karen, if it is a normal year temperature should be around 20 degree C, on good days even up to 25 C.

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Tourist destination info Omis

Omis is a town in the heart of Dalmatia , located on the delta of the river Cetina , only 21km southeast of the largest Dalmatian town – Split . Omis is first mentioned in the 10th century. The medieval name of the town was Olmissium. The location of the town, as well as their light and fast boats enabled the locals to become infamous pirates. In the times of the greatest sieges, dukes Kacic were at the front of the Omis pirates. For two centuries they were the leaders of the attacks on the pope galleys and merchant ships of the powerful Venice, Dubrovnik, Split and similar. This small location offers the possibility of visiting numerous cultural and historical sites which made this town famous. Visit the Mirabela fort (dates back to the 13th century, its role was the reconnaissance), Fortica fort (located at the top of the Omis part of the Dinara mountain, its role was to defend from enemies), parish church of St. Mihovil (built at the beginning of the 18th century, in gothic, renaissance and early baroque style), Franciscan convent, St. Peter church, Holy Ghost church, St. Mary church, St. Luka church, Illyrian seminary (one-floor building, a former Illyrian seminary founded by the archbishop of Split, Pacifik Bizza in 1750), town museum, old cemetery of Omis, medieval town core, pole of shame and the old town lodge.

Sports and recreation enthusiasts can enjoy free climbing, rafting on Cetina, beach volleyball, running, windsurfing, cycling, diving and numerous other activities. All types of beaches are found in Omis. Because of the Cetina delta, there are sandy beaches in the center of the town, which are suitable for families with children because of the shallow water. The most famous beaches within the town are “Velika plaza”, “Slavinj” and “Brzet”. If you are willing to savor the specialties and delicacies of the town of Omis and get acquainted with the Dalmatian cuisine, which was declared the healthiest cuisine because of the Mediterranean herbs, visit some of the numerous restaurants and taverns in Omis. We recommend the restaurants “Sagita”, “Mate”, “Kastel”, as well as the taverns “Ulikva”, “U našeg Marina” and “Caca”.

Be sure to visit:

Split is one of the best known and most visited tourist destinations on the Adriatic and the second largest city in the country. It is an eternally young city which lives with a slow pace that is very easy to get accustomed to. This city is rich in historical monuments of which we recommend the following: Diocletian’s palace (the heart of the city), the Iron Gate, the statue of bishop Gregory of Nin, the cathedral of St. Duje, church of St. Francis, cathedral of St. Peter, the main court, city basement, St. Anne’s monastery and many others.

Makarska is one of the most famous tourist destinations on the Croatian coast. The city is full of tourist activities and everyone is sure to find something to their liking. Makarska has several historical monuments such as the Franciscan monestary (which includes a Pinacotheca, a library, a Malacological museum, and the “Planina i More” institute) the church of St. Mark, church of St. Peter, city museum and the church of St. Philip. Those who prefer sports and recreation can take part in cycling, sailing, jet-ski riding, basketball, hunting, soccer, volleyball, paragliding, hiking, rafting, fishing and scuba diving.

Hvar is an ancient city with a rich history and the greatest number of sunny days. It faces the sunny South side of the world on the island of the same name. Its name comes from the Greek name for Hvar, “Pharos.” In the city you can view various historical monuments of which we recommend the Fortica fortress, the Hvar cathedral, city theatre and the Franciscan monastery. This city is the center of the island’s tourism and it is one of the most preferred and most visited destinations on the entire Adriatic. Its most attractive characteristics are a warm, sunny climate, various accommodation offerings, sports and recreation, natural beauty, good culinary offer and an active night life.

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Destinations nearby

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Sumpetar (Omis) ( 4.98 km)
Ostrvica (Omis) ( 5.19 km)
Lokva Rogoznica ( 7.18 km)
Postira - island Brac ( 8.83 km)
Splitska - island Brac ( 10.11 km)
Mimice ( 10.74 km)
Pucisca - island Brac ( 11.36 km)
Podstrana ( 12.11 km)
Supetar - island Brac ( 12.98 km)
Zrnovnica (Split) ( 13.44 km)
Pisak ( 14.86 km)
Mirca - island Brac ( 15.2 km)
Nerezisce - island Brac ( 15.45 km)
Gornji Humac - island Brac ( 16.67 km)
Povlja - island Brac ( 17.37 km)
Sutivan - island Brac ( 18.3 km)
Klis ( 18.61 km)

What our guests say about Omis

Excellent 5 Lucija Family Slovenia 03/07/2024 Great medieval town, picturesque location Great seaside town located on the mouth of river Cetina and on the eastern Adriatic coast. Rich history is reflected in local architecture, folklore and cuisine. Great for beach lovers as well as those who like more adventurous holidays, with ample opportunities for hiking, cycling and adrenaline experiences.
Fabulous 4 Paul Group of friends Ireland 08/04/2024 We were a group of climbers so can''t comment on the beaches or tourist offerings, hence the neutral 3 stars. Very central climbing location, apartment to Stormorica Right less than a 10 min walk and the gorge roadside crags wouldn''t be much further. Brela (possibly the best crag in the area) was just a 25 min drive down the coast.
Excellent 5 Ilja Couple Czech Republic 11/07/2023 Omiš je Super Doporučujeme všem, skvěla lokalita.

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Omis, Croatia: Things to Do & Best Beaches!

Omis, croatia: things to do & best beaches.

Omis in Croatia is a breathtaking holiday region in the heart of Dalmatia. Situated between the famous port city Split and the popular holiday region Makarska , the beautiful Omis Riviera enchants its visitors with lots of nature , magnificent beaches and exceptionally beautiful attractions . Along the picturesque coast, you can experience a lot and explore many outstanding places. Besides the enchanting old town and the castle, the most important highlights of Omis are the Starigrad fortress on the mountain and the spectacular canyon with the Centina River. In addition, the Omis Riviera is the perfect starting point for excursions in the area around. But what are the best things to do, and what is a must-see?

This post is a complete travel guide about Omis in Croatia. Here we have summarized the coolest things to do in Omis. Furthermore, we provide useful information about the old town of Omis, the best beaches in Omis and where to find the most beautiful accommodation for a perfect vacation.

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If you are still searching for a wonderful place to stay in Omis, then we can recommend the family-run Hotel Plaža in a prime beach location!

The best travel time to visit Omis is from the end of May to the end of September. At this time, you can expect good weather, plenty of sunshine and relatively little rain.

There are many pretty bays around the coastal town that are perfect for a vacation. Here is a summary of the most beautiful beaches in Omis .

Omis is a true paradise for outdoor activities . Experiences such as rafting, kayaking, hiking, climbing, canyoning and zipline can also be booked on GetYourGuide .

Best Things to Do in Omis, Croatia

A holiday in Omis is a guarantee of not getting bored. There are really many stunning attractions to discover. Many of the highlights are located in the old town, but also the area near Omis, along the Riviera, offers some really great things to do. We have put together the most beautiful sights, the coolest activities and the best excursions, perfect for your next vacation.

Mirabella Fortress (Tvrđava Mirabela)

The Mirabella Fortress , a 13th century castle, is certainly the most important place to visit in Omis. It is beautifully situated on a rock and towers over the historic old town. A path with many stairs leads up to the fortress Mirabella. A certain fitness level is an advantage because the steps are sometimes quite steep and exhausting. The last part of the tower even goes over a ladder. After a 15-minute walk to the castle, you will be rewarded with the best view of Omis Old Town and wonderful views to the Cetina Canyon. A highlight that should not be missed!

Old Town of Omis

Omis in Croatia is a charming town of 15,000 inhabitants and the beautiful medieval old town of Omis is the heart of the approximately 20-kilometer Omis Riviera. It is located in a very picturesque setting right at the mouth of the river Cetina and on a tour of the center one can discover all kinds of beautiful locations. Old stone houses, the remains of the old city walls, pretty lanes, the city museum and some beautiful little churches are the highlights of the city center. Especially worth seeing is the church of St. Michael and the picturesque square in front of it. Also souvenir shops and supermarkets are located directly in the old town.

In the 12th and 14th centuries, the port of Omis was a pirate’s base. In three centuries, ships were looted and hijacked into the Centina River. Every year around the 18th of August, the big pirate battle of Omis will be staged at the Pirate Festival .

Tip : For staying in the historic center, we can recommend the Apartments Mirabella . This accommodation is in a quiet side street and delights with beautiful apartments and a roof terrace.

The Starigrad Fortress

Another unique place to visit in Omis is the 15th century Starigrad Fortress . However, this is only accessible by a short hike because it is located on the high peak of the mountain just above the old town. The walking time from Omis to the fortress is, depending on the fitness level, around 1 hour. You will have to challenge an altitude of 300 meters. But the effort is well worth it because the Starigrad Fortica offers an indescribable view of Omis and the turquoise blue sea.

Tip : If you would like to take a shortcut , then it is best to drive to the end of Put Baučića Street. From there to the summit you walk only 20 minutes.

Boat Trip on Cetina River

One of the absolute best things to do in Omis is a boat trip on the river Cetina . Either you join a guided boat trip (duration 3 hours), or you rent a small private boat on site. Boat rental is available just next to the bridge. From the old town of Omis to the end point at the restaurant, you drive around one hour. During the cruise you will enjoy a magnificent ambience , a beautiful natural scenery and the picturesque Cetina gorge. In addition, you can watch many of the local bird species on this tour.

Radmanove Mlinice

Along the Cetina River, about 6 kilometers from Omis, are the Radman Mills (Radmanove Mlinice). These historic mills are from the 17th and 18th centuries , and today they house a restaurant , a playground, Kajak rentals , canoes, mini-golf and much more. If doing a boat trip, or also if you go by car, then you should definitely plan a cozy break here.

Statue Ivan Meštrović & Viewpoint

Another amazing place to visit in Omis is a visit to the vantage point at the Ivan Meštrović statue . It is located about 5 kilometers from the center and can be easily reached on a serpentine road by car. From the top you have a spectacular view of the Omis Canyon, the mountains in the background and even to a waterfall. The entire panorama is indescribably beautiful, and so the view from the statue is an absolute highlight for any trip to Omis.

Best Beaches of Omis Riviera

If you are on holidays at Omis Riviera, then you can look forward to really beautiful beaches. Whether sandy beach, pebble beach or hidden coves, in and around Omis are some really great places to swim. Here are the best beaches of the Omis Riviera:

Velika Plaza

The most famous beach in Omis is probably the Velika Plaza , the long sandy beach next to Omis city. It is the main beach of the Riviera and a popular spot for summer holidays in Croatia. The beach is gently sloping and therefore also the perfect place for families with children. The sea is crystal clear and invites for a nice swim. For a holiday in Omis we can highly recommend the Hotel Plaža . It is right on the large sandy beach and in the old town you are in a few minutes.

Beaches near Duce

Duce is located on the Omis Riviera and is immediately the neighbor town of Omis city. At a length of about 6 kilometers, you will find several wonderful bays with sandy beaches. Gorgeous is the beach Galeb from the same named Camp Galeb , but also the beach Duce at the cool Shooko Beach Bar is highly recommended. Who plans a beach holiday with sightseeing, will be just right in Duce.

Beach Brzet

Another beautiful beach just 15 minutes’ walk from Omis old town is the beach Brzet . Here you bathe on a pebble beach with a crystal clear sea. In addition, you can enjoy a view of the karst mountains. With this backdrop, the Brzet beach is, without a question, one of the absolute best beaches in Omis!

A real insider tip among the beaches for a holiday at the Omis Riviera is the Mala Luka beach . At this spectacularly beautiful bay, everyone will find their perfect bathing paradise . The sea along this stretch of coast is turquoise blue and, together with the green pine trees, conjures up a picturesque backdrop. Even those who like to snorkel are right here because around the rocks on the edge there are lots of fish!

Beach Vruja

A beach highlight and one of the most spectacular things to see in Omis is the beach Vruja . The descent to the beach takes a little longer. But from the parking to the viewpoint of the statue of St. Mary Statue you are in a few minutes’ walk. The view of the coast and the beach are breathtaking. Many who want to bathe also visit this bay by boat.

Outdoor Activities in Omis

On a holiday to Omis Riviera you have the opportunity to do a variety of outdoor activities . With this wide range of sports and leisure activities, no matter if cycling, hiking, fishing, swimming and climbing, you will never get bored. Definitely, here, everyone will find their suitable activity program.

One of the most popular activities is Rafting at Cetina River . These tours can be booked either on site or online. In addition, canoeing and kayaking in the beautiful river area are highly recommended.
For those looking for more thrills, try the Omis Zipline . On a total length of almost 2 kilometers, you will fly with a speed of up to 65 km / h through the Cetina canyon. A great experience for adrenaline junkies.
Tthe mountains around Omis are a hot spot in the climbing scene . Many climbing routes lead through steep slopes and a beautiful via ferrata even leads up to the Starigrad Fortress. In the village there are numerous agencies that offer guided tours and climbing courses.
But also for hiking, Omis is the places to be. In the high mountains of the Riviera are countless great hiking trails. For example, you can hike up to Kula , the highest peak in the region, or in the mountains Dinara, Mosor and Babnjaca.

Best Excursions from Omis

From Omis you can start plenty of great excursions . Whether culture, nature or sports, the environment around the city offers unique activities. Among the highlights are the UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Split and Trogir, as well as the beautiful Makarska Riviera and the island of Brac can be visited. Here are the best tours from Omis summarized at a glance:

The world-famous old town of Split is a popular destination for day-tours. The Diocletian’s Palace and the medieval Split are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the highlights of this port city.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Trogir is another popular attraction. This historic city is approximately 45 kilometers away and offers some fascinating historical highlights.

Not far away is the Makarska Riviera . Again, there are a few really great places to discover, such as the Punta Rata beach, the Biokovo Mountains and the old town of Makarska.

Boat trips from Omis to Brac Island are also very popular. The island is best known for its famous Golden Horn, the Zlatni Rat Beach .

Beautiful and hot desires are also boat tours to the Blue Cave near Vis. It is probably the most famous grotto in Croatia and a must-see for every Croatia traveler.

Tip : Excursions from Omis can be booked on site or conveniently online. Super cool tours can be found , for example on GetYourGuide !

How to get to Omis

Omis is located in the heart of Dalmatia and is only 25 kilometers from Split. The port city of Split has an international airport (SPU) and cheap flights can be found online, such as at Skyscanner .

Then you can take the public bus, the taxi or the rental car. If you are traveling by car to Croatia and Omis, then it is best to take the A1 freeway and exit at Blato.

Parking in Omis

The biggest and best parking lot in Omis is the huge parking lot in front of the bridge. You can hardly miss this one. Parking is charged here and costs about 5 kuna per hour. From there it is around 400 meters to the city center. More parking options can be found directly at the Velika Plaza beach .

If you are looking for a free parking in Omis, then you will find another parking lot after the bridge just left behind the tunnel. Here is a small free parking. There is also the entrance to Starigrad hike and a popular climbing spot. From there, the city center can be reached in walking time.

Where to Stay in Omis

Along the Omis Riviera there are many wonderful places to stay . Whether backpacker hostel, apartment by the sea, holiday house or hotel – here in Omis everyone will surely find their perfect accommodation. Here our top tips for staying at the Omis Riviera… It’s worth a look!

Perfect Beach Hotel : The Hotel Plaža Duće is one of the best hotels on the Omis Riviera. The location on the beach Duce, the spa and the pool, but also the great breakfast!
Apartments near the Beach : The Apartment Mimac delight with great location to the beach, cleanliness and top facilities. A brilliant apartment for a holiday in Omis.
Backpacker Hostel : The Hostel Omiš is the perfect accommodation for backpackers. The rooms are clean and cheap, and a rooftop terrace provides views of the old town.
Hotel in Top-Location : The Hotel Villa Dvor is picturesquely situated on a rock in front of the river. From the hotel you have a brilliant view of the old town, the castle, the canyon.

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Only 26km southeast of Split, Omis (pronounced Omish )is an easy day trip from Split and makes a good alternative place to stay in the Split region. Located at the mouth of the Cetina river and right on the coast, Omis is a popular rafting destination and there are sandy beaches stretching from Dugi Rat in the west to Ravnice in the east. A 700m wide shallow stretches west of Omis, created by the drifts of the Cetina river. There are also a number of coves between Ravnice and Vrulja with pebble beaches. (See Omis on a map)

Omis is a small, old fortified town, built originally at the foot of the rugged and steep cliffs of the western spur of the Omiska Dinara mountain. Modern Omis has spilled out of the old walls, spreading to a shallow promontory which the Cetina river has formed on the left bank of its confluence.

The most distinctive feature of Omis are the enormous sheets of rock that loom over the town and river. At one time the rocks helped seclude the pirates that made Omis one of their chief strongholds.

Things to See in Omis

Sights to see in Omis include a ruined Venetian fortress on the hill over the town and a 17th century parish church in the town centre.

History of Omis

The history of Omis is governed by the defensive nature of its topography. The Romans had a settlement here called Oneum but it was first mentioned as a fortified town at the end of the 11th century. It became a pirates' haven in the 12th and 13th centuries with the pirate ships extending their reach from the coast to the islands and beyond. The wealth of the town demanded more walls which were erected toward the end of the 12th century. There was a brief period under Venetian rule in the 13th century before Omis fell into the hands of the Subic princes of Bribir. Bosnian rulers and feudal lords took charge for part of the 15th century before Venice took control and held it until 1787.

Accommodation in Omis

Four-star hotels and apartments in Omis Hotel Plaza --town centre Villa Kokolo --seafront apartments

Three-star hotels and apartments in Omis Villa Mama --apartments in a medieval building Hotel Villa Dvor Apartments Tomasovic Apartments Dada --woodsy surroundings Hotel Ljetni San -- near the beach Apartments Agava Mirjana --with sea views Tourist Settlement Brzet --in a pine forest Cashtelan Apartments --near the beach

Those interested in indigenous music won't want to miss the annual Klapa Festival in Omis. Klapa is a form of harmonic singing that has been practiced in Dalmatia for centuries. It is now on UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage . Omis' Klapa Festival is renowned throughout Croatia for the artistry of the Klapa groups. The haunting music is performed over a period of several weeks in July with prizes awarded at the end. See the official site.

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Getting to Omis

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Klapa singing

Numerous tourists and Omiš-enthusiasts will tell you that July is the month when you’ll see Omiš at its best and be able to feel the true spirit of the town. One of the most important reasons for this is by all means the famous Festival of the Dalmatian klapa, that during warm summer nights of July fills the streets and squares of the old town with pleasant sounds of authentic Dalmatian klapa music, recognized and protected as part UNESCO’s world heritage. Its’ notes softly permeating the old town’s narrow alleyways remain the first thing many visitors will remember when thinking of the town on the Cetina River.

The festival was founded in 1967 and has been taking place annually ever since, becoming, over the years, the central event in the world of klapa music. During the four summer weeks of the festival, Omiš is the world centre of amateur a cappella singing, attracting a growing number of singers from all over the map each year – from South America all the way to Africa and Australia!

But although it is sung all over the world today, the origin of authentic klapa song is solely Dalmatian. It developed several hundreds of years ago from spontaneous gatherings of friends, who finished off their laughter- and wine-filled evenings with song. Over the decades, the klapa song grew more popular, klapa groups became more professional and the singers’ voices more polished. However, one key ingredient of true and authentic klapa song has remained the same throughout the centuries – it is never sung from the throat, but solely from one’s heart.

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Omiš Half-Marathon

If your adventure portfolio lacks a really unique running treat, save the fall for a visit to Omiš. The minute you step foot in our small town surrounded by steep mountain cliffs, you'll understand why the Omiš Half Marathon is called the 'hidden gem' of the running season. Many of our first-time participants are indeed baffled by the fact that a flat marathon course of over 20 kilometres is set within such impressive mountains, virtually reaching all the way to the sea.

And the course is indeed located in one of the most amazing sceneries in this part of Europe - in the Cetina River canyon which you enter through a small road tunnel right from the old historical part of town, where the Omiš Half Marathon both starts and finishes. And behind the tunnel, kilometres of pure and pristine nature await.

The event includes two races – the circular half marathon and a recreational 6-kilometre race, both within the Cetina River canyon, which has been a protected landscape ever since 1963.

Running through the canyon you'll pass some of the best rafting, kayaking, trekking, hiking and free-climbing locations in Croatia. The impressive scenery has attracted some well-known runners over the years, and the names of our former winners are perhaps the best proof of the race's quality - Alija Imamović (Olympic runner from Bosnia and Herzegovina), Marija Vrajić (Olympic runner), Nikolina Šuštić, just to name a few.

The Omiš Half Marathon is an event for professional and recreational runners alike, hosting a growing number of competitors each year, both from Croatia and from abroad. The Omiš Half Marathon has, in a relatively short time, grown into quite a popular event, which is partly due to the quality of its attractive race course, but also the fantastic atmosphere created around the race in our small town, which as a well-known adventure destination welcomes adrenaline and nature lovers with great enthusiasm.

The Omiš Half Marathon is a race you'll remember for years, or one you won't remember at all - depending on how enthusiastically you give yourself over to the mentioned heartfelt welcome by the locals after passing the finish line :)

The race is certified by the “Association of International Marathons and Distance Races” (AIMS).

For more details on the half marathon please visit: www.facebook.com/omiskipolumaraton/

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Omiš Christmas Fair

There is something incredibly warm and intimate about the small-town Christmas atmosphere - with people merrily greeting each other in decorated streets, klapa groups singing Christmas carols and the scent of traditional fritule doughnuts and mulled wine filling the air. If you want Christmas from American movies, the Omiš Christmas Fairy Tale that turns Omiš into a true Christmas town every December is an absolute must-see. But, be warned, you won't find wild concerts there, or open-air parties with tens of thousands of people. But you are sure to find the true spirit of Christmas and a friendly atmosphere that no big city can offer.

For a detailed event programme please visit: www.facebook.com/omiskabozicnabajka/

Dalmatia Ultra Trail

If we had to suggest the best way to experience Dalmatia, its landscape, history and the most important tourist attractions, one of the answers would definitely be - Dalmatia Ultra Trail (DUT). But only if you're willing to put in some sweat. DUT is a unique annual trail race starting from Omiš, with a changing route that leads across four mountains (Omiška Dinara, Biokovo, Mosor and Kozjak), three rivers (Cetina, Jadro, Žrnovnica) and a whole range of tourist attractions such as the Omiš Fortica or ancient Salona. And all this along mountain trails and long-forgotten paths that Dalmatian labourers for centuries used as the fastest connection between the Dalmatian hinterland and the sea.

Over the last couple of years, thousands of runners from 40 different countries have participated in the race. It is important to note that, in addition to competitive routes, there are also those intended for recreational trail runners so that each DUT participant can choose their own path and pace. Running (and walking, of course) along the DUT trails, you will feel as if traveling through time, getting to know first-hand the authentic, hard-working, hospitable Dalmatia and its people.

Omiš Summer Frei

Summer is the season when the natural and cultural wonders of Omiš truly shine - along with your perfect tan! To ensure both local and international visitors get the most out of their experience, we've created a series of weekly events for all ages, under the name of Omiš Summer Frei ! It includes everything you need to explore and enjoy during the summer months in Omiš.

We first launched our program in 2022, and since then, our pirates’ treasure chest has expanded to include 10 diverse, mostly free events, available almost every day of the week from early June until October! Omiš Summer Frei aims to create cherished memories of your summer getaway in Omiš, whether it's watching a movie under the stars on the main beach or delving into the town's rich history with guided museum tours and immersive journeys into the past.

Omiš Summer Frei offers a chance to experience Omiš from various and unexpected perspectives. Guests can opt for a free guided city tour, a hiking adventure, tales of our pirate past, visits to museums and fortresses, free open-air movie screenings, a taste of traditional klapa melodies and folk dance shows - or even a light morning workout led by a fitness coach, while the kids enjoy children's shows, sports activities, and creative workshops!

If getting to know the cultural heritage and history is at the top of your wishlist, feel free to join the following events:

History in Flip-Flops - a free guided tour of Omiš city center.
After Beach History - a visit to the Historical Museum of Poljica in Gata accompanied by our heritage interpreter. The tour is free, with a small museum admission fee.
Surfboard of Heritage - evenings of folk dance performances, featuring traditional costumes and melodies in the heart of Omiš.
Postcard From Past - a visit to the City Museum with heritage interpreter and Glagolitic alphabet workshop. The tour and workshop are free, while an admission fee for the City Museum is charged.
Pirates’ Treasure Tales - discover the secrets of Omiš pirate history at the Mirabela fortress, with our cultural heritage interpreter in period costume. Admission to the fortress is charged.

For laid-back evenings under the starry sky, we offer two options - a movie screening or traditional music:

Moon Screen Cinema - free movie screenings on the city beach.
Ice Cream a Cappella Nights - experience the beauty of traditional klapa songs, recognized as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage, at various locations in the center of Omiš.

And for those who can't imagine their summer vacation without physical activity, we’ve prepared:

Sunscreen Aerobic - light pilates and aqua aerobics workouts, lasting 30 minutes on the Punta central city beach.
Summer Hats Hike - let's explore Omiš from a breathtaking perspective at 303 meters, with a 45-minute guided tour by PD Imbera in one direction, and a visit to Fortica fortress. Entrance to the fortress is charged.

We haven't forgotten your little ones either - our Kids Beach Bucket is full of free entertainment including puppet shows, clown performances, painting workshops, sports activities, and educational games on the city beach in the afternoons.

The choice is yours - grab your favorite summer props and dive into everything that makes Omiš truly unique!

If you don't know where to start, feel free to visit our Tourist Information Center for more information about OMIŠ SUMMER FREI events.

Check out what last summer was like HERE .

Pirates’ Day

Pirates are an important part of our heritage, as well as our present and summer traditions. To pay tribute, we've launched Pirates’ Day – a full-day program for all generations, taking place multiple times throughout the summer!

Our diverse program always features sports and pirate-themed activities for the little ones, free tours at the Omiš City Museum and Mirabela fortress, a captivating pirate procession through the heart of Omiš accompanied by the lively tunes of the Omiš City Band, and a spectacular evening concert featuring renowned musicians.

The schedule of events for summer 2024 will be announced soon.

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Coming to a new place, you’re always going to have some questions. Here we’re giving you answers to some commonly asked questions from our guests. This section of our guide includes information about nearby towns and sights to visit, some recommendations for good restaurants around Omis and information about shops, markets, bus stops, car/boat rental and other useful general tourist information. While Omis and the area have no shortage of places to visit and stunning sights to see, as a tourist you need some general information as well, and we are here to help, so we make your stay in Omis as easy and carefree as it can be. Click on the icons below to skip to a section. The tourist board of Omis also offers free tours and programmes, including free guided hikes, workshops, beach aerobics, and even a beach cinema programme! More details you can find on the Tourist Board of Omis website .

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Besides the breathtaking beaches and the rich history, Omis has more to show! Within a 500 meter radius of Omiš, there is a river, the sea and two mountains touching shoulders just above it. And beyond the city bounds there is much more to explore as well. Listed here are some suggestions for the top spots you can see with a day trip.

STUNNING SIGHT

CETINA RIVER CANYON

You can explore the canyon on a panoramic boat tour or you can drive up to the excursion and picnic place of Radmanove mlinice in your car (it’s a 5 minute drive from the town centre). You can even take a walk, it will take you 1—4 hours to get to the canyon and back. If you wish to see the river by boat, you can take a 45 min panoramic ride to the Radmanove Mlinice. You don’t have to book in advance since the boat rides start approx. every 30 mins to an hour. Just drop by our agency when you want to go!

UNTOUCHED NATURE

GREAT AND SMALL GUBAVICA WATERFALLS

Two breathtaking waterfalls near the village of Zadvarje – the Great (Velika) (49 m) and Small (Mala) (7m) Gubavica, special among hundreds of others in the world for the fact that you can actually swim under them. The location represents a breathtaking natural oasis in which the Cetina river, just meters away from the two mighty waterfalls, for a moment calms down and forms a nice swimming pond.

6TH CENTURY TOWN

TOWN OF DUBROVNIK

One of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, Dubrovnik is a 6th century town known for its preserved city walls. The trip from Omiš to Dubrovnik will take you about 3 hours via the fastest route but you will be passing through a 22 long strip of Bosnian territory (which means two border crossings) so some delays are to be expected. For the fastest route, take the A1 motorway. After exiting the motorway take the D-8 road for another 1:50 hours until you reach Dubrovnik.

SEAT OF THE EMPEROR

TOWN OF SPLIT

Located only 25 km north of Omis, Split is the second largest town in Croatia. Known for its beautiful old town core, including the famous Emperor Diocletian’s palace, and it’s long seaside promenade (Riva), Split is a lovely destination to visit in a day trip. Mind that the roads might be a bit busy during the summer season, so do plan your trip accordingly!

OTHER TOWNS NEARBY

WHAT ELSE CAN I SEE IN A DAY?

Centrally positioned in Dalmatia, Omis is the place to stay if you plan on doing day trips. Within an hour you can be in Makarska and its lovely Riviera full of small coastal villages and the Biokovo mountain standing above it ( Skywalk tour is a one of a kind!), or in Trogir , known as The Little Venice, and Imotski with its famous Blue & Red lakes . Within 2 hours drive you can be in Šibenik , known for preserved historical sights, or in Zadar , where you can visit the Sea Organ, a place where the sea makes music. A 3 hour drive gets you to Plitvica lakes , known for stunning waterfalls and untouched nature, or to Međugorje , one of the most popular destinations for Catholic pilgrimage in the world, and the nearby town of Mostar .

One of the joys of traveling to new places is getting to explore new cuisine. Good food and drink are essential for a good vacation. Fine dining, fine wines or local specialties, restaurants, or something quick, but delicious; depending on what your preferences are, odds are you’re gonna be looking for a good place to experience at least one of these while on a vacation. In this section, we will provide a few recommendations of our top spots in Omis for your stay. Be sure to stop by some of these!

ARSANA TASTING HOUSE

Arsana Tasting House is a lovely, family-run restaurant, located in the heart of the Omis old town. Arsana specializes in local cuisine with a twist , a selection of fine wines, or, as they like to say: “Where local meets international. Where history meets present.” Vegeterian friendly.

If you want the best seafood in town, delivered freshly from the sea to your plate, don’t look any further than Bastion! Located in the town center and with delicious food, you have no excuse not to stop by Bastion at least once during your vacation. Gluten-free or vegetarian options available.

Continuous family tradition since 1981 , in the very heart of the Old town, Restaurant Puljiz offers traditional Croatian and international cuisine, refreshments, cocktails, desserts and Croatian wines from carefully selected cellars. Gluten-free or vegetarian options available.

FAST FOOD TASTY

Sometimes you don’t want to spend a lot of time eating. Sometimes you’re in a rush. If you need a quick bite to it, you can grab it at Fast food Tasty (the name doesn’t lie!), located in the town center.

KONOBA JOSKAN

In the heart of the Omis old town, you can experience the centuries old tradition of the Dalmatian “Konoba”. Good local food and friendly local staff, go to Joskan for an authentic experience.

Centrally located, offering both vegetarian and gluten-free options, as well as a generally wide menu, Milo is the perfect family restaurant for your vacation.

RESTAURANT ULTIMO

Center town, right next to the river, well-decorated, with a very wide, varied menu, Restaurant Ultimo is the ideal stop any time of day, including breakfast .

Coming to a new place, you’re always going to have some questions. Here we’re giving you answers to some commonly asked questions from our guests. Sometimes, in addition to knowing about the beauty of the place, you need the practical information as well. In this section, we will give you some information that will make your stay in Omis easier. Check out a map we made for places you may need during you stay .

Q&A - TOURIST INFORMATION.

Where can i shop for food are there fresh markets.

Throughout Omiš you can find shops and stores that sell everyday items and groceries. Odds are that, wherever your accommodation is, you will have a store within 300 m. In case you are looking for a big store, Shopping Mall Studenac, located right when you enter the town from Split, next to the INA gas station, is your best choice. Also, there is a fish market in Omiš with daily fresh fish. It is located next to the fruit and vegetable market on the main road through town. The fish market is usually open from 6 am. You can also try Orgula olive oil tasting in Marusici, near Omis.

What about transport? Bus, boat, Rent-a-Car, transfers?

If you want to witness some history, you don’t have to go out of your way in Omis. In fact, you caOmis has no bus station, but has two bus stops (both marked on the map below). All the local lines will get you to Split and there is a local bus every half an hour. Tickets can be bought on the bus. Also, you can board buses passing through Omiš to nearby towns (Makarska, Trogir, Dubrovnik, Međugorje…) but it is recommended to book tickets in advance. For bus schedules and booking you should contact the main bus station in Split . In case you want to book a transfer (such as from the airport to your accommodation or to your next destination) or Rent-a-Car of your own, or rent a boat for a day or more, you should contact us, Active Holidays Omis .

What do I do in case of an emergency?

The healthcare centre is located on the main road (D8) towards Makarska. It’s a 5 minute walk from the town centre to the clinic. In case of a serious medical emergency you can call an ambulance any time by dialing 194 . For all other types of emergencies dial 112 .

Where can I park in town?

You can use a couple of parking lots located near the town bridge with parking fees around 1 EUR per hour. You can buy a weekly parking permit only if you are staying in private rentals. There is a chance you’ll find free parking spaces if you turn left after crossing the bridge when arriving from the Split direction. After you pass a small tunnel you’ll see a parking lot to your right. There is a 3-minute walk back to town from there. But please note — free parking spaces in Omiš are usually occupied and you can’t really count on free parking during peak season.

Can I fish in the sea / river?

You can get a daily licence via the Ministry of agriculture webshop. Also, licences for fishing on the Cetina river are available through authorised dealers, and there is one (Keko) across the street from the fruit and vegetables market.

Is there a map of the places I may need?

If you want a convenient map of all the places you may need during your stay in Omis , we have compiled one for you! Check it out if you want to know the locations of shops, fresh food markets, bus stops, post office, police, car/bike rental, gas station, pharmacy etc.

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The town of Omis is located in the centre of Dalmatia, and it is easily reachable from all over the world, mainly thanks to the vicinity of the town of Split, the main transportation centre in Dalmatia. Split has an international airport (SPU), third largest ferry port in Mediterranean through which is connected with Italy well and newly built, modern highway that connects it to European highway network. Enter the town of your origin below to get quick directions on how to get to Omis and approximate duration of the journey.

The town of Omis is located just 25 kilometres south from the town of Split. In year 2004. new, modern highway has been built from Split to Zagreb that connected Dalmatia with the rest of the Europe. Omis is connected to the highway with 3 main directions:

through the town of Split to Dugopolje entrance to highway
through the hinterland of Omis to Bisko entrance to highway
through Dubci near Pisak, a junction on the road to Makarska, to Sestanovac entrance to highway

We recommend the road through Dugopolje to Split if you are going to places on the western side of the Omis riviera like Podstrana, Krilo Jesenice, Sumpetar, Duce. However, if you are going to the town of Omis or further east, you should avoid this road, and specially in high season and Saturdays. In summer season the road through the town of Omis is very crowded, and you should avoid it and use two other roads to get to highway. The road through the hinterland of Omis to Bisko should be used if you are going to villages in the hinterland, and it is good alternative to the above road through Split. If you are going to the places on the eastern part of Omis riviera like Pisak, Marusici, Mimice, Medici, Stanici, Nemira, then you should exit the highway in Sestanovac, and turn right on the junction of Dubci. In any case, you should avoid driving through the town of Omis as much as possible, in high tourist season (months of July and August).

National Autoclub of Republic of Croatia

Permitted speeds:

50 km/h - within built-up areas
90 km/h - outside built-up areas
110 km/h - on major motor routes
130 km/h - on motorways
80 km/h - for motor vehicles with a caravan trailer
80 km/h - for buses and buses with a light trailer

Rain: Please adjust speed to conditions on wet roads. Driving with headlights is obligatory during both day and night from the end of October to the end of March. Mobile phones: Use of mobile phones while driving is not permitted. Maximum permitted amount of alcohol in blood: 0.0 per mill! Use of seat belts is obligatory.

Omis is located on Adriatic highway (state road D8), a two-lane seaside road that runs along the Adriatic coast. This road is the heartbeat of most tourist centres on the Adriatic coast, and all of them are interconnected by regular bus lines. Through this road the town of Omis is connected with almost any other town of the Adriatic coast, and through big bus terminals like Split, Makarska, Zadar, Dubrovnik and Zagreb it is connected to the rest of the world. There are two main bus stations in the town of Omis, one is located on the western bank of the river Cetina, 200 metres before the bridge and second is located on the eastern side of the river, in the town port. Each place on Omis riviera has small bus station on the main road. It is important to note that not all buses stop on every small bus station - when approaching your destination, it is good to let the driver know that you wish to exit on the next station, or inform him on the start of your ride.

There are regular international coach services connecting Split with all neighbouring countries, as well as Switzerland, France, Germany and Slovakia, Czech Republic, etc. Bus service between major cities (inter city lines) is quite frequent, as well as regional services. For more information please call or visit web pages of each bus terminal that are listed below.

Split bus terminal

phone: +385 (0)60 327-777

web: http://www.ak-split.hr/

Makarska bus terminal

phone: +385 (0)21 612 333

web: http://www.promet-makarska.hr/

Zadar bus terminal

phone: +385 (0)60 305 305

web: http://www.liburnija-zadar.hr/

Dubrovnik bus terminal

phone: +385(0)60 305 070

web: http://www.libertasdubrovnik.com/

Zagreb bus terminal

phone: +385 (0)60 313 333

web: http://www.akz.hr/

Local bus lines from Split to Omis and from Makarska to Omis are very frequent. You can find detailed information about local buses on the following link: Local buses in Omis

Through Dalmatian airports, the town of Omis is connected with the entire world, especially during tourist season (from May to October). During the rest of the year, the number of flights is significantly smaller, but through Zagreb international airport, Split is still well connected to the rest of the world. There are several flights from Split to Zagreb every day, during the entire year.

Split international airport (SPU)

Split International Airport is second largest Croatian airport - it is located 42 kilometres north-west from the town of Omis, and can easily be reached either by car, bus or taxi. If you are travelling by bus, there organised bus transfer of passengers and shuttle service from the Airport to the bus terminal in Split. From Split bus terminal you can use any of the local bus lines to get to Omis or any other place on Omis riviera. For more information please visit the pages of Split International Airport .

Zadar international airport (ZAD)

Zadar international airport is located 7 kilometres east from Zadar and 182 kilometres northwest from the town of Omis. From Omis, it can be easily reached either by bus or by car. By car if you want to get there as soon as possible we recommend that you use the highway A1 (you can easily reach Zadar airport from Omis in 2 hours). If you are not in a rush, than we recommend that you use the coastal road D8. It will take double the time to get to Zadar, but you will enjoy beautiful views of the Dalmatian coast. If you are travelling by bus, then the best option is to take local bus to Split bus terminal and then bus to Zadar bus terminal. From there, there are regular buses to Zadar airport. For more information please visit the pages of Zadar International Airport .

Dubrovnik international airport (DBV)

Dubrovnik international airport is 3rd largest airport in Croatia. It is a civilian airport, but during the Serbian and Montenegrin barbaric aggression in early 1990's it was completely destroyed and it took more than 10 years to rebuild it. Only recently, in year 2012. Dubrovnik airport reached the pre-war volume of passengers. Thanks to world renowned reputation of the town of Dubrovnik, the airport is excellently connected and not only during tourist season. The distance from Omis to Dubrovnik airport is 217 kilometres, if you use the highway A1 from Omis to Ploce, which we recommend if you want to travel as fast as possible. if you would like to enjoy some sightseeing on your trip, then we recommend using state road D8 through Makarska riviera. If you are travelling by bus, you should go through the bus terminal in Dubrovnik, where there is shuttle service to the airport. For more information please visit web site of Dubrovnik International Airport .

Zagreb international airport (ZAG)

Zagreb airport is the largest airport in Croatia. It is located 450 kilometres from Omis, and connected to it by highway A1 and also connected with Split airport with several flights each day, during entire year. From the airport there is shuttle service to Zagreb bus terminal, from where there are many buses to Split or Omis every day. For more information please visit web pages of Zagreb International Airport .

Split ferry port is located 25 kilometres from the town of Omis. Split is home to the biggest ferry port in Croatia, and third largest passenger port on the entire Mediterranean sea. From Split, you can reach almost all central and south Dalmatian islands (Brac, Hvar, Vis, Solta, Ciovo, Drvenik, Korcula, Lastovo). The ferry port Split is connected with Ancona in Italy. Alternatives from Italy is through the ferry port of Dubrovnik, which is connected to Bari, or through ferry ports in Vela Luka and Hvar which are connected to Pescara. For more information please visit web pages of Croatian ferry company Jadrolinija .

Small local excursion boats connect Omis with Bol, Pucisca and Postira on the island of Brac, and with islands Solta, Hvar and Drvenik. These excursion boats can be used to get to Omis from these islands.

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Section 6 - Perspectives : Avoiding Poorly Regulated Medicines & Medical Products During Travel
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Medical Tourism

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Author(s): Matthew Crist, Grace Appiah, Laura Leidel, Rhett Stoney

Categories Of Medical Tourism

The Pretravel Consultation

Risks & complications, risk mitigation, additional guidance for us health care providers.

Medical tourism is the term commonly used to describe international travel for the purpose of receiving medical care. Medical tourists pursue medical care abroad for a variety of reasons, including decreased cost, recommendations from friends or family, the opportunity to combine medical care with a vacation destination, a preference to receive care from a culturally similar provider, or a desire to receive a procedure or therapy not available in their country of residence.

Medical tourism is a worldwide, multibillion-dollar market that continues to grow with the rising globalization of health care. Surveillance data indicate that millions of US residents travel internationally for medical care each year. Medical tourism destinations for US residents include Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Germany, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Singapore, and Thailand. Categories of procedures that US medical tourists pursue include cancer treatment, dental care, fertility treatments, organ and tissue transplantation, and various forms of surgery, including bariatric, cosmetic, and non-cosmetic (e.g., orthopedic).

Most medical tourists pay for their care at time of service and often rely on private companies or medical concierge services to identify foreign health care facilities. Some US health insurance companies and large employers have alliances with health care facilities outside the United States to control costs.

Categories of Medical Tourism

Cosmetic tourism.

Cosmetic tourism, or travel abroad for aesthetic surgery, has become increasingly popular. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reports that most cosmetic surgery patients are women 40–54 years old. The most common procedures sought by cosmetic tourists include abdominoplasty, breast augmentation, eyelid surgery, liposuction, and rhinoplasty. Popular destinations often are marketed to prospective medical tourists as low cost, all-inclusive cosmetic surgery vacations for elective procedures not typically covered by insurance. Complications, including infections and surgical revisions for unsatisfactory results, can compound initial costs.

Non-Cosmetic Medical Tourism

Cancer treatment.

Oncology, or cancer treatment, tourism often is pursued by people looking for alternative treatment options, better access to care, second opinions, or a combination of these. Oncology tourists are a vulnerable patient population because the fear caused by a cancer diagnosis can lead them to try potentially risky treatments or procedures. Often, the treatments or procedures used abroad have no established benefit, placing the oncology tourist at risk for harm due to complications (e.g., bleeding, infection) or by forgoing or delaying approved therapies in the United States.

Dental Care

Dental care is the most common form of medical tourism among US residents, in part due to the rising cost of dental care in the United States; a substantial proportion of people in the United States do not have dental insurance or are underinsured. Dentists in destination countries might not be subject to the same licensure oversight as their US counterparts, however. In addition, practitioners abroad might not adhere to standard infection-control practices used in the United States, placing dental tourists at a potential risk for infection due to bloodborne or waterborne pathogens.

Fertility Treatments

Fertility tourists are people who seek reproductive treatments in another country. Some do so to avoid associated barriers in their home country, including high costs, long waiting lists, and restrictive policies. Others believe they will receive higher quality care abroad. People traveling to other countries for fertility treatments often are in search of assisted reproductive technologies (e.g., artificial insemination by a donor, in vitro fertilization). Fertility tourists should be aware, however, that practices can vary in their level of clinical expertise, hygiene, and technique.

Physician-Assisted Suicide

The practice of a physician facilitating a patient’s desire to end their own life by providing either the information or the means (e.g., medications) for suicide is illegal in most countries. Some people consider physician-assisted suicide (PAS) tourism, also known as suicide travel or suicide tourism, as a possible option. Most PAS tourists have been diagnosed with a terminal illness or suffer from painful or debilitating medical conditions. PAS is legal in Belgium, Canada, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and New Zealand, making these the destinations selected by PAS travelers.

Rehab Tourism for Substance Use Disorders

Rehab tourism involves travel to another country for substance use disorder treatment and rehabilitation care. Travelers exploring this option might be seeking a greater range of treatment options at less expense than what is available domestically (see Sec. 3, Ch. 5, Substance Use & Substance Use Disorders , and Box 3-10 for pros and cons of rehab tourism).

Transplant Procedures

Transplant tourism refers to travel for receiving an organ, tissue, or stem cell transplant from an unrelated human donor. The practice can be motivated by reduced cost abroad or an effort to reduce the waiting time for organs. Xenotransplantation refers to receiving other biomaterial (e.g., cells, tissues) from nonhuman species, and xenotransplantation regulations vary from country to country. Many procedures involving injection of human or nonhuman cells have no scientific evidence to support a therapeutic benefit, and adverse events have been reported.

Depending on the location, organ or tissue donors might not be screened as thoroughly as they are in the United States; furthermore, organs and other tissues might be obtained using unethical means. In 2009, the World Health Organization released the revised Guiding Principles on Human Cell, Tissue, and Organ Transplantation, emphasizing that cells, tissues, and organs should be donated freely, in the absence of any form of financial incentive.

Studies have shown that transplant tourists can be at risk of receiving care that varies from practice standards in the United States. For instance, patients might receive fewer immunosuppressive drugs, increasing their risk for rejection, or they might not receive antimicrobial prophylaxis, increasing their risk for infection. Traveling after a procedure poses an additional risk for infection in someone who is immunocompromised.

Ideally, medical tourists will consult a travel medicine specialist for travel advice tailored to their specific health needs 4–6 weeks before travel. During the pretravel consultation, make certain travelers are up to date on all routine vaccinations, that they receive additional vaccines based on destination, and especially encourage hepatitis B virus immunization for unvaccinated travelers (see Sec. 2, Ch. 3, Vaccination & Immunoprophylaxis & General Principles , and Sec. 5, Part 2, Ch. 8, Hepatitis B ). Counsel medical tourists that participating in typical vacation activities (e.g., consuming alcohol, participating in strenuous activity or exercise, sunbathing, swimming, taking long tours) during the postoperative period can delay or impede healing.

Advise medical tourists to also meet with their primary care provider to discuss their plan to seek medical care outside the United States, to address any concerns they or their provider might have, to ensure current medical conditions are well controlled, and to ensure they have a sufficient supply of all regular medications to last the duration of their trip. In addition, medical tourists should be aware of instances in which US medical professionals have elected not to treat medical tourists presenting with complications resulting from recent surgery, treatment, or procedures received abroad. Thus, encourage medical tourists to work with their primary care provider to identify physicians in their home communities who are willing and available to provide follow-up or emergency care upon their return.

Remind medical tourists to request copies of their overseas medical records in English and to provide this information to any health care providers they see subsequently for follow-up. Encourage medical tourists to disclose their entire travel history, medical history, and information about all surgeries or medical treatments received during their trip.

All medical and surgical procedures carry some risk, and complications can occur regardless of where treatment is received. Advise medical tourists not to delay seeking medical care if they suspect any complication during travel or after returning home. Obtaining immediate care can lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment and a better outcome.

Among medical tourists, the most common complications are infection related. Inadequate infection-control practices place people at increased risk for bloodborne infections, including hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV; bloodstream infections; donor-derived infections; and wound infections. Moreover, the risk of acquiring antibiotic-resistant infections might be greater in certain countries or regions; some highly resistant bacterial (e.g., carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales [CRE]) and fungal (e.g., Candida auris ) pathogens appear to be more common in some countries where US residents travel for medical tourism (see Sec. 11, Ch. 5, Antimicrobial Resistance ).

Several infectious disease outbreaks have been documented among medical tourists, including CRE infections in patients undergoing invasive medical procedures in Mexico, surgical site infections caused by nontuberculous mycobacteria in patients who underwent cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic, and Q fever in patients who received fetal sheep cell injections in Germany.

Noninfectious Complications

Medical tourists have the same risks for noninfectious complications as patients receiving medical care in the United States. Noninfectious complications include blood clots, contour abnormalities after cosmetic surgery, and surgical wound dehiscence.

Travel-Associated Risks

Traveling during the post-operative or post-procedure recovery period or when being treated for a medical condition could pose additional risks for patients. Air travel and surgery independently increase the risk for blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary emboli (see Sec. 8, Ch. 3, Deep Vein Thrombosis & Pulmonary Embolism ). Travel after surgery further increases the risk of developing blood clots because travel can require medical tourists to remain seated for long periods while in a hypercoagulable state.

Commercial aircraft cabin pressures are roughly equivalent to the outside air pressure at 6,000–8,000 feet above sea level. Medical tourists should not fly for 10 days after chest or abdominal surgery to avoid risks associated with changes in atmospheric pressure. ASPS recommends that patients undergoing laser treatments or cosmetic procedures to the face, eyelids, or nose, wait 7–10 days after the procedure before flying. The Aerospace Medical Association published medical guidelines for air travel that provide useful information on the risks for travel with certain medical conditions.

Professional organizations have developed guidance, including template questions, that medical tourists can use when discussing what to expect with the facility providing the care, with the group facilitating the trip, and with their own domestic health care provider. For instance, the American Medical Association developed guiding principles on medical tourism for employers, insurance companies, and other entities that facilitate or incentivize medical care outside the United States ( Box 6-07 ). The American College of Surgeons (ACS) issued a similar statement on medical and surgical tourism, with the additional recommendation that travelers obtain a complete set of medical records before returning home to ensure that details of their care are available to providers in the United States, which can facilitate continuity of care and proper follow-up, if needed.

Box 6-07 American Medical Association’s guiding principles on medical tourism 1

Employers, insurance companies, and other entities that facilitate or incentivize medical care outside the United States should adhere to the following principles:
Receiving medical care outside the United States must be voluntary.
Financial incentives to travel outside the United States for medical care should not inappropriately limit the diagnostic and therapeutic alternatives that are offered to patients or restrict treatment or referral options.
Patients should only be referred for medical care to institutions that have been accredited by recognized international accrediting bodies (e.g., the Joint Commission International or the International Society for Quality in Health Care).
Prior to travel, local follow-up care should be coordinated, and financing should be arranged to ensure continuity of care when patients return from medical care outside the United States.
Coverage for travel outside the United States for medical care should include the costs of necessary follow-up care upon return to the United States.
Patients should be informed of their rights and legal recourse before agreeing to travel outside the United States for medical care.
Access to physician licensing and outcome data, as well as facility accreditation and outcomes data, should be arranged for patients seeking medical care outside the United States.
The transfer of patient medical records to and from facilities outside the United States should be consistent with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Action (HIPAA) guidelines.
Patients choosing to travel outside the United States for medical care should be provided with information about the potential risks of combining surgical procedures with long flights and vacation activities.

1 American Medical Association (AMA). New AMA Guidelines on Medical Tourism . Chicago: AMA; 2008.

Reviewing the Risks

Multiple resources are available for providers and medical tourists assessing medical tourism–related risks (see Table 6-02 ). When reviewing the risks associated with seeking health care abroad, encourage medical tourists to consider several factors besides the procedure; these include the destination, the facility or facilities where the procedure and recovery will take place, and the treating provider.

Make patients aware that medical tourism websites marketing directly to travelers might not include (or make available) comprehensive details on the accreditations, certifications, or qualifications of advertised facilities or providers. Local standards for facility accreditation and provider certification vary, and might not be the same as those in the United States; some facilities and providers abroad might lack accreditation or certification. In some locations, tracking patient outcome data or maintaining formal medical record privacy or security policies are not standard practices.

Medical tourists also should be aware that the drugs and medical products and devices used in other countries might not be subject to the same regulatory scrutiny and oversight as in the United States. In addition, some drugs could be counterfeit or otherwise ineffective because the medication expired, is contaminated, or was improperly stored (for more details, see the previous chapter in this section, . . . perspectives: Avoiding Poorly Regulated Medicines & Medical Products During Travel ).

Table 6-02 Online medical tourism resources

Checking credentials.

ACS recommends that medical tourists use internationally accredited facilities and seek care from providers certified in their specialties through a process equivalent to that established by the member boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties. Advise medical tourists to do as much advance research as possible on the facility and health care provider they are considering using. Also, inform medical tourists that accreditation does not guarantee a good outcome.

Accrediting organizations (e.g., The Joint Commission International, Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care) maintain listings of accredited facilities outside of the United States. Encourage prospective medical tourists to review these sources before committing to having a procedure or receiving medical care abroad.

ACS, ASPS, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery all accredit physicians abroad. Medical tourists should check the credentials of health care providers with search tools provided by relevant professional organizations.

Travel Health Insurance

Before travel, medical tourists should check their domestic health insurance plan carefully to understand what services, if any, are covered outside the United States. Additionally, travelers might need to purchase supplemental medical insurance coverage, including medical evacuation insurance; this is particularly important for travelers going to remote destinations or places lacking medical facilities that meet the standards found in high-income countries (see Sec. 6, Ch. 1, Travel Insurance, Travel Health Insurance & Medical Evacuation Insurance ). Medical tourists also should be aware that if complications develop, they might not have the same legal recourse as they would if they received their care in the United States.

Planning for Follow-Up Care

Medical tourists and their domestic physicians should plan for follow-up care. Patients and clinicians should establish what care will be provided abroad, and what the patient will need upon return. Medical tourists should make sure they understand what services are included as part of the cost for their procedures; some overseas facilities and providers charge substantial fees for follow-up care in addition to the base cost. Travelers also should know whether follow-up care is scheduled to occur at the same facility as the procedure.

Health care facilities in the United States should have systems in place to assess patients at admission to determine whether they have received medical care in other countries. Clinicians should obtain an explicit travel history from patients, including any medical care received abroad. Patients who have had an overnight stay in a health care facility outside the United States within 6 months of presentation should be screened for CRE. Admission screening is available free of charge through the Antibiotic Resistance Laboratory Network .

Notify state and local public health as soon as medical tourism–associated infections are identified. Returning patients often present to hospitals close to their home, and communication with public health authorities can help facilitate outbreak recognition. Health care facilities should follow all disease reporting requirements for their jurisdiction. Health care facilities also should report suspected or confirmed cases of unusual antibiotic resistance (e.g., carbapenem-resistant organisms, C. auris ) to public health authorities to facilitate testing and infection-control measures to prevent further transmission. In addition to notifying the state or local health department, contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at [email protected] to report complications related to medical tourism.

The following authors contributed to the previous version of this chapter: Isaac Benowitz, Joanna Gaines

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WASHINGTON, DC (Aug. 19, 2024) – This year’s record-breaking , blockbuster summer travel season comes to a close with many Americans exploring Alaska by cruise. According to AAA booking data, Seattle is the number one Labor Day weekend* destination, up nearly 30% from last year when it also topped the list. Anchorage and Juneau are also on the top ten list of Labor Day destinations.

“This is the time of year to go on an Alaska cruise,” said Paula Twidale, Senior Vice President of AAA Travel. “There are fewer crowds compared to earlier in the summer, and if you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of fall colors! It’s no surprise Alaska cruises are sold out this Labor Day weekend.”

AAA travel experts say if you’re interested in going on an Alaska cruise next summer, the time to book is now to lock in the best rate and ensure you get the type of cabin you want.

According to AAA booking data, o verall domestic travel over Labor Day weekend is up 9% compared to last year , while the cost to travel domestically is down 2%. Other top Labor Day destinations include Orlando, New York, Boston, Las Vegas, Denver, Chicago, and San Francisco. For many families, Labor Day is the last hurrah before school begins. To make the most of those trips, AAA recommends identifying must-see sights and creating a flexible itinerary ahead of time. “ Trip Canvas is a great free resource for travelers in the planning phase,” Twidale said. “You can find free things to do in Denver or the best museums in New York City .”

Travelers taking road trips should expect to pay less for gas compared to last year. The national average over Labor Day weekend in 2023 was $3.81. In recent weeks, gas prices have remained steady, hovering around $3.50. Despite the popularity of summer road trips, overall gas demand is down as daily driving habits have changed post-pandemic, preventing pump prices from spiking. Hurricanes hitting the Gulf and affecting regional refineries could cause gas prices to go up as the peak of the season approaches in September. For drivers taking road trips in their electric vehicles, AAA now offers information on the cost of Level 2 commercial EV charging and updates that data weekly .

International travel over Labor Day weekend is down 4% compared to last year, per AAA booking numbers , while the cost to travel internationally is up 11%. Most of those travelers are heading to Europe. Eight out of the top ten international destinations booked through AAA are European cities. Travelers renting a car abroad should consider getting an International Driving Permit (IDP), which translates their driver’s license information into 10 languages. Some countries – including Italy and Spain – require it. AAA is the only entity in the U.S. authorized by the State Department to issue an IDP.

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INRIX , a provider of transportation data and insights, says car travelers should avoid the afternoon and early evening hours of Thursday and Friday, as those times will be the most congested. Drivers should hit the road in the morning unless they’re leaving on Saturday when the best time to travel by car is in the afternoon. Travelers returning on Sunday and on Labor Day should leave as early as possible to avoid heavy traffic in the afternoon.

“Drivers should expect the most severe traffic jams before the holiday weekend as commuters mix with travelers,” said Bob Pishue, transportation analyst at INRIX. “Monitoring traffic apps, local news stations, and 511 traveler information services may help drivers navigate around congestion and reduce driver frustration this Labor Day.”

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Florida's official tourism site removes 'LGBTQ Travel' section

Florida’s official tourism website quietly removed a landing page for the state’s LGBTQ-friendly travel destinations sometime in the past four months.

The website for the state’s tourism marketing corporation, VisitFlorida.com, had an “LGBTQ Travel” section that no longer exists, according to archived versions of the site viewable on the Internet Archive. The landing page previously featured blog posts and videos related to the state’s gay-friendly beaches, Pride events and LGBTQ road trip ideas.

“There’s a sense of freedom to Florida’s beaches, the warm weather and the myriad activities — a draw for people of all orientations, but especially appealing to a gay community looking for a sense of belonging and acceptance,” the landing page used to read. “Whether you’re a couple seeking a romantic getaway or a modern family searching for kid-friendly fun, here are some LGBTQ-friendly destinations for you, throughout the Sunshine State.”

The link where the LGBTQ Travel page had been (https://www.visitflorida.com/things-to-do/cultural/lgbtq/) now directs users to a general “things to do” landing page. It is unclear exactly when the landing page was removed, but it was available as recently as April 19, according to the Internet Archive. It is also unclear why Visit Florida, a nonprofit created as a public-private partnership by the Florida Legislature in 1996, removed the landing page and who was behind the decision.

The website does continue to provide travel information for destinations specific to other minority groups, including Black and Hispanic travelers.

Visit Florida did not immediately return a request for comment.

Rachel Covello runs OutCoast , a travel blog that promotes Florida as an LGBTQ-inclusive destination. Covello, a lesbian who lives in St. Petersburg, said the “LGBTQ Travel” landing page has existed on Visit Florida’s website since at least 2021. She said she first noticed that the landing page was missing last month.

“It really feels like we were just erased in a way,” Covello said.

“We want LGBT people to come here, we have really cool places to highlight and showcase,” she added.“But when the state-run platform removes any trace of us being in Florida, it sends a pretty strong message to our travelers, to our community in Florida.”

Not all references to LGBTQ people or LGBTQ-friendly places have been removed from the site. For example, if one types “LGBT” in the site’s search function, five results pop up, three of them for venues described as “LGBT Friendly.”

Maryann Ferenc, a small business owner who served as the chair of Visit Florida from 2017 to 2018, said there was a lot of LGBTQ-related travel information on the site during her time, including information about suggested itineraries and recommended beaches. She questioned whether stripping the site of its LGBTQ Travel section and other LGBTQ-related content s was a smart business move.

“To be a great tourism community, you need to be open and welcoming. That’s the basics of hospitality, right?” she said. “When I was chair, we talked about, ‘Could we be No. 1 in hospitality? How could we measure being the most hospitable state in the Union?’ This certainly wouldn’t qualify for that.”

Ferenc added that diversifying the state’s tourism industry was one of her main objectives when she led the organization.

“All of our diverse markets are important to us getting all of the business that is our fair share of the statewide, national and international tourism market,” she said. “It’s important that we have that diversity, not only because of the amount of money that will be spent by a diverse market, but by the diverse places in which that money will be spent.”

The removal of the LGBTQ Travel section from VisitFlorida.com is the latest in a yearslong effort to restrict queer history and the expression of LGBTQ identities in the state.

Since 2021, Florida has enacted legislation to limit the instruction of sexual orientation and gender identity in its public schools, to limit the ability of trans minors from accessing transition-related health care or from participating on school sports teams and to defund diversity programs at Florida colleges.

In recent years, Florida lawmakers also unsuccessfully attempted to limit drag shows, an artform that has decades-old roots in the LGBTQ community. Some of the state’s schools have also voluntarily removed or banned LGBTQ-related books or books with queer characters.

Just last week, New College of Florida tossed hundreds of books in the trash , with many of the discarded titles appearing to be related to LGBTQ issues, race and women’s rights.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis notably waged a yearslong legal battle with Disney , which has a massive corporate footprint in the state, after the company came out against the state’s so-called “ Don’t Say Gay ” law. Disney settled with the state this year.

Last year, the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBTQ advocacy group, and the statewide LGBTQ nonprofit Equality Florida issued a travel advisory detailing the risks of traveling to the state and citing “the devastating impacts of laws that are hostile to the LGBTQ community.”

A recent survey of 2,300 LGBTQ Americans by the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) found that 52% of respondents indicated hesitancy or outright refusal to travel to Florida due to anti-LGBTQ legislation passed in recent years. However, about 66% of respondents also said that they would be willing to visit LGBTQ-friendly cities within states that have anti-LGBTQ laws.

In 2017, within days of former president Trump’s inauguration, his administration similarly scrubbed nearly all mentions of LGBTQ people and issues from the websites of federal agencies and the White House.

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Practice Flights and Calm Spaces: Making Room for Neurodivergent Travelers

Airlines, hotels, theme parks and others are working to ease the challenges of travel for people with autism, A.D.H.D and other “invisible disabilities.”

An illustration of two hands clearing a calming, blue space in a chaotic illustration of colors and figures. A traveler with a suitcase stands under the clearing.

By Derek M. Norman Christine Chung and Christopher Kuo

After decades of caring for his autistic son, Ryan, Adam Murphy, a 51-year-old father of three from Gloucestershire, England, noticed that Ryan, 27, was becoming a bit more open to trying new things. His son, Mr. Murphy realized, might be able to take his first airplane ride.

But traveling would not be without difficulties.

“Going to our local supermarket could be a challenge,” said Mr. Murphy. “So how do you do that?”

Travel, by nature, brings with it changes in routine and environment, unpredictable situations, and oftentimes, sensory overload — all of which can be overwhelming to neurodivergent children and adults, which can include those diagnosed with disorders including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder and autism.

Some 78 percent of families with autistic members, as well as people who are themselves autistic, said they were hesitant to travel in a 2022 survey by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards , an organization that trains and certifies travel professionals to assist families and individuals with special needs. But 94 percent of those surveyed said they would travel more if they had access to options that are certified to recognize and understand the needs of people with autism.

Those options are increasing. In recent years, the travel industry has worked to become more inclusive of neurodivergent travelers, with airports offering sensory rooms and trained staff, hotels and resorts changing booking processes and accommodating those with special needs, and destinations becoming certified, by autism specialists specifically, to serve autistic visitors.

But travelers and families still need to choose itineraries that fit their needs, factoring in details like flights, hotel menus and floor plans, noise and crowds, and proximity to activities.

Mr. Murphy prepared for about 12 months, starting with the choice of destination: Torremolinos, a resort town in southern Spain where English is widely spoken and familiar brands of products can be found on store shelves. Torremolinos was also accessible by a direct flight from a nearby airport.

“We basically were us, but in a different country,” Mr. Murphy said of their vacation experience, “which may sound kind of dull and boring to a lot of people, but that’s exactly what we needed.”

Here is a sampling of the changes that various sectors of the industry are making to welcome neurodivergent travelers and their families.

airlines and airports

Flight rehearsals, sunflower lanyards and new specialists

For anyone, flying can be an intense experience. At the airport, there are crowds, blaring noises and few easily accessible spaces to find calm. Flights can be delayed or canceled. On the plane, there is the unpredictability of a flight — turbulence and other flight disruptions — and the tensions that can arise in a cabin packed with dozens of strangers. All of these sensory stressors are magnified for neurodivergent travelers .

For years, airlines, airports and nonprofit organizations have hosted practice events for travelers and their families to familiarize themselves with flying, including hosting mock flights in real airplanes.

For Mr. Murphy, a vital aspect of his travel preparation was to familiarize Ryan with the trip and its intricacies beforehand. Mr. Murphy contacted his local airport in Gloucestershire and Fly2Help , a charity program based at that airport, to bring Ryan there and familiarize him with an airplane. Mr. Murphy looked up videos of plane sounds on YouTube, including a plane toilet flushing, for Ryan to hear.

Mr. Murphy also requested a sunflower-decorated lanyard, from the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program , for Ryan to wear while flying. These cheerful lanyards, recognized at more than 240 airports worldwide, discreetly signal to staff that these travelers might need extra help and time in the airport.

At airports in the United States, the Transportation Security Administration provides assistance to individuals with disabilities or medical conditions during the security screening process, and officers with specialized training to assist and communicate with these travelers. Sensory rooms, or calm spaces designed to thwart overstimulation, have proliferated. Rooms have recently opened at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston and at Newark Liberty International Airport’s Terminal A.

But for some travelers, improvements could be as simple as better signage.

Aneisha Velazquez, a 33-year-old from the Dallas-Fort Worth area who works in bookkeeping, was diagnosed with autism and A.D.H.D. in 2021. She feels that airport signage is inconsistent, which makes getting through the buildings, particularly security, confusing and stressful.

“I usually just err on the side of taking out all electronics,” she said, as she often doesn’t know which devices need to be scanned separately. “It’d be easier if there was a sign with pictures as a reminder.”

Airlines are creating visual guides to consult before flying. One, from British Airways , describes the requirements of international air travel, from going through security to collecting bags. Emirates also has a planning guide, tailored to trips through Dubai International Airport , and in recent years the airline has trained thousands of its employees to recognize and aid neurodivergent travelers.

Jackie Dilworth, a spokeswoman for the Arc , a national organization that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, emphasized that air travel accessibility still varies widely, depending on airlines, airports and staff.

Hotels and resorts

Certifications, inclusivity and ‘autism concierges’

Is the hotel in a busy part of town? What do the room designs look like? Which rooms at the hotel are quietest, and where on the property are they? What kinds of food do they serve and at what times? Does the hotel staff have anybody who can help with specific questions or requests?

These are the kinds of questions that someone traveling with neurodivergent family members may ask when searching for lodging.

In Spain, Mr. Murphy booked a family-friendly hotel — one that was part of the Meliá brand and had a few properties in the vicinity that they were free to explore. It had a pool, a nearby beach and plenty of activities that Ryan could choose from. Ahead of visiting, he called the hotel, let staff members know he would be traveling with his autistic son and asked for an up-to-date menu so Ryan could know what he’d be eating that week and at what time each meal would be served.

Once in Torremolinos, Ryan loved frequenting the hotel buffet and trying all the different food. The hotel offered a kids’ club, and Mr. Murphy would sit at a table and watch Ryan “just happily joining in with everybody else, wanting to give high fives to the mascots and grinning and laughing away.”

Other hotels are also catering to neurodivergent guests.

Beaches , an international chain of all-inclusive family-friendly resorts under the Sandals brand, has had I.B.C.C.E.S. specialists train its staff in sensory awareness, communication and program development for guests. Beaches also offers autism-friendly experiences and sensory guides, as well as restaurants that cater to those with special dietary needs.

Staff members at Karisma Hotels , which includes brands like the Nickelodeon, Margaritaville and Azul resorts, were trained and certified by Autism Double-Checked , another organization that focuses on autism awareness and education in the travel industry. Karisma offers an “ autism concierge ” to aid families traveling with guests who have autism, as well as to help support them as they plan their vacation. The company also allows guests to fill out an “ autism passport ” that details individual needs, such as their sensory sensitivities, emotional triggers and calming strategies.

Larger hotel chains are also responding. Nearly 40 properties under the Hilton Hotels & Resorts umbrella across Europe and the United States participate in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, and the company is actively adding more throughout the year.

Last April, Hyatt Hotels worked with New York University and KultureCity , a nonprofit that trains businesses in sensory accessibility, to identify ways its properties could better accommodate neurodivergent guests.

Among the changes their research proposed: providing visuals of a property’s floor plan in advance, so guests can familiarize themselves with the layout; amenities — like weighted blankets or noise-canceling headphones — that help with sensory overload; and contact-free check-in and checkout.

Mark Vondrasek, Hyatt’s chief commercial officer, said the company was working to apply these new practices across its properties.

“It makes great business sense,” Kaushik Vardharajan, an associate professor at the Boston University School of Hospitality Administration, said of the industry becoming more inclusive. “If you can now suddenly provide solutions and cater to that segment, then you become the most popular brand, or become the most popular hotel, to those customers.”

People with “invisible disabilities” like autism often don’t know what kinds of accommodations are available to them, and how to go about asking for them, said Rose Ernst, a 46-year-old writer and consultant from Alaska. Ms. Ernst was diagnosed with autism in 2022.

“Making this more obvious would be a great first step,” Ms. Ernst said. “The second is to understand a basic principle of disability justice: The ‘accommodations’ made for disabled people often make everyone’s lives better.”

theme parks, and state and national parks

Special access, special rooms and an autistic muppet

Many theme parks in the United States now offer a range of services to reduce the stress of visiting for neurodivergent travelers and their families.

Before visiting Universal Orlando Resort, guests can download a guide that describes what to expect at each park ride, including whether there will be strobe effects or loud noises, and lists the quiet areas where neurodivergent visitors can rest. If parents are worried about how their children will handle the long lines for rides, they can request an Attractions Assistance Pass , which allows guests to return at a specific time for a ride instead of waiting in line. To receive the pass, guests need an Individual Accessibility Card issued by the I.B.C.C.E.S. within 30 days of their visit.

Six Flags parks also provide sensory guides and sensory-friendly spaces, and Sesame Place Philadelphia offers noise-canceling headphones, a ride accessibility program, an accessibility guide and low-sensory dining options. At the park, Sesame Place guests can also meet Julia, a 4-year-old autistic Muppet from Sesame Street. At SeaWorld Orlando, Sesame Street Land is a Certified Autism Center, staffed by specially trained employees, and guests can take advantage of the park’s quiet rooms and the Ride Accessibility Program , which allows guests to request a boarding time rather than wait in line for certain rides.

At Walt Disney World and Disneyland , neurodivergent visitors can get around long lines by registering for the Disability Access Service , Disney’s equivalent of the Universal Attractions Assistance Pass. Revamped this year, the pass is only for those with a “developmental disability like autism or a similar disorder,” and eligibility must be determined by a Disney worker before enjoying the rides. Disney World and Disneyland also offer guides that list locations where guests can rest and offer tips for neurodivergent tourists.

State and national parks are making moves as well, opening new trails and providing special access passes.

One of the most accessible spots for neurodivergent tourists is the Autism Nature Trail , which opened in 2021 at Letchworth State Park in western New York and was designed with guidance from the autism researcher Temple Grandin . Beginning and ending in the same place, the flat, mile-long trail evokes a sense of calming predictability. Along the path are eight interactive nature stations , including a “Celebration Station” with chalkboards for recording impressions or feelings, and a “Music Circle” with three nature-inspired instruments.

For entry to all national parks, neurodivergent visitors can apply for a free lifetime Interagency Access Pass . Some parks provide more. Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky equips neurodivergent visitors for the dark and sometimes crowded cave tours by offering detailed descriptions of what to expect while underground. Similarly, visitors can plan ahead for a trip to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park in California by viewing its accessibility film series , featuring in-depth tours of park locations. And at Big Thicket National Preserve in Texas, families receive Velcro task boards to plan how they will explore the park’s forests, bogs and bayous.

When touring Death Valley National Park , visitors can obtain sensory kits from the visitor center, which include communication cards, noise-canceling headphones, backpacks and other items. Jeremy Buzzell, branch chief for the National Park Service’s accessibility management program , said some staff members have undergone a seven-part training series to learn how to better accommodate neurodivergent guests.

“We want to make sure that we can welcome all visitors,” Mr. Buzzell said. “We’ve got to be ready to accommodate whatever needs a person has.”

Follow New York Times Travel on Instagram and sign up for our weekly Travel Dispatch newsletter to get expert tips on traveling smarter and inspiration for your next vacation. Dreaming up a future getaway or just armchair traveling? Check out our 52 Places to Go in 2024 .

Derek M. Norman is a senior news assistant for the International section of The Times. More about Derek M. Norman

Christine Chung is a Times reporter covering airlines and consumer travel. More about Christine Chung

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Provincetown, Mass.: Located at the tip of Cape Cod, P-town (as locals call it) has overlapping — and sometimes competing — identities : one of America’s oldest art colonies, nature preserve, thriving L.G.B.T.Q. resort and historic Portuguese fishing village.

Lake Como, Italy: Stars like George Clooney frequent this scenic corner of northern Italy, but you might be surprised by how affordable it can be. Here’s an insider’s guide .

South of France: Horses, bulls and birds of all types live among the pink marshes of the Camargue, a rugged landscape shaped by the relentless push and pull of sea and river.

Disney Theme Parks: As Disney has raised the cost of tickets and hotel rooms at its theme parks, and added pricey, difficult-to-navigate tools, even its most loyal fans are asking themselves if they should rethink their vacations.

Helsinki, Finland: Explore the stunning architecture of the new central library, browse treasure-filled shops in the Design District, sweat in a wood-burning sauna, sip cocktails on a schooner and trek across islands in the surrounding archipelago.

Florida quietly removes LGBTQ+ travel info from state website

Tallahassee, Fla. — Key West, Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors and St. Petersburg are among several Florida cities that have long been top U.S. destinations for LGBTQ+ tourists. So it came as a surprise this week when travelers learned that Florida's tourism marketing agency quietly removed the “LGBTQ Travel” section from its website sometime in the past few months.

Business owners who cater to Florida's LGBTQ+ tourists said Wednesday that it marked the latest attempt by officials in the state to erase the LGBTQ+ community. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis previously championed a bill to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity, and supported a ban on gender-affirming care for minors, as well as a law meant to keep children out of drag shows.

“It's just disgusting to see this,” said Keith Blackburn, who heads the Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber of Commerce. “They seem to want to erase us.”

The change to Visit Florida's website was first reported by NBC News, which noted a search query still pulls up some listings for LGBTQ+-friendly places despite the elimination of the section.

John Lai, who chairs Visit Florida's board, didn't respond to an email seeking comment Tuesday. Dana Young, Visit Florida's CEO and president, didn't respond to a voicemail message Wednesday, and neither did the agency's public relations director.

Visit Florida is a public-private partnership between the state of Florida and the state's tourism industry. The state contributes about $50 million each year to the quasi-public agency from two tourism and economic development funds.

Florida is one of the most popular states in the U.S. for tourists, and tourism is one of its biggest industries. Nearly 141 million tourists visited Florida in 2023, with out-of-state visitors contributing more than $102 billion to Florida’s economy.

Before the change, the LGBTQ+ section on Visit Florida's website had read, “There’s a sense of freedom to Florida’s beaches, the warm weather and the myriad activities — a draw for people of all orientations, but especially appealing to a gay community looking for a sense of belonging and acceptance.”

Blackburn said the change and other anti-LGBTQ+ policies out of Tallahassee make it more difficult for him to promote South Florida tourism since he encounters prospective travelers or travel promoters who say they don't want to do business in the state.

Last year, for instance, several civil rights groups issued a travel advisory for Florida, saying that policies championed by DeSantis and Florida lawmakers are “openly hostile toward African Americans, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals.”

But visitors should also understand that many Florida cities are extremely inclusive, with gay elected officials and LGBTQ+-owned businesses, and they don't reflect the policies coming from state government, Blackburn added.

“It’s difficult when these kinds of stories come out, and the state does these things, and we hear people calling for a boycott,” Blackburn said. “On one level, it’s embarrassing to have to explain why people should come to South Florida and our destination when the state is doing these things.”

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Omiš is a town that lives in synergy with the sea. Fresh sea fish and a drop of olive oil with top quality wine is an experience from Omiš taverns that you won't forget. During the three-hour zipline adventure, you will experience the beautiful Cetina river canyon in a truly unique way. The zipline adventure involves more than three hours ...
Omis
The tourist office is located at Fosal 1a, 21310 Omiš, tel: +385 (0)21 86 13 50. For more information, please see the Omis Tourist Office website. What to see and do in the town of Omis, a short distance from Split and a great place to base yourself for an activiting holiday in Croatia.
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Omis info. Omis is a small cute Croatia tourist destination located 20 kilometres south of Split. I went there for a visit on June 3, 2019. ... After the conclusion of my visit, I can say Omis is a very interesting tourist destination, I could even say overlooked one. It features interesting events, adventurous sports, ...
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1. Visit Mirabela at sunset. 2. Experience sunrise up on the Fortica fortress (be sure to have enough water and proper footwear) 3. Visit the beautiful Cetina river canyon and Radmanove mlinice. 4. Find a hidden river island (Island of Love) near Radmanove mlinice and take a swim in the Cetina river. 5.
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If your adventure portfolio lacks a really unique running treat, save the fall for a visit to Omiš. The minute you step foot in our small town surrounded by steep mountain cliffs, you'll understand why the Omiš Half Marathon is called the 'hidden gem' of the running season.
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The vicinity of the towns of Omis, and large number of quality accommodation facilities make Duce very attractive tourist destination. Nemira: Close to Omis yet far from the rush Nemira is located just few kilometres to the south from the centre of the town of Omis, within walking distance from crowded streets filled with tourists.
Omiš: 10 Things to See & Do
Omiš: 10 Things to See & Do. by croatiaweek; April 26, 2018; in Travel; The small and shiny gem of Omiš is a historical town settled between the Adriatic Sea and the Cetina river.
10 best things to do in Omis
The Cetina river winds its way through some 100 kilometres of the Dalmatian hinterland before reaching the sea at Omiš. Along the river, you can take part in activities such as canyoning, free ...
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per group (up to 6) Rafting Experience in the Canyon of the River Cetina. 176. Adventure Tours. from. $41. per adult. Cetina River Rafting from Split or Omis-Cliff Jumping-Cave Visit. 3.
21 Things To Do In Omiš Croatia: It's Not Just For Pirates
Getting Musical. Renting A Small Boat. Visiting Starigrad Fortress. Seeing The Mila Gojsalić Statue. Best Beaches In Omiš. Accommodation In Omiš. There are Several Sandy Beaches in Croatia For Kids - Like This One in Omis. Fun fact: Things to do in Omiš - Paragliding Photo Credit Texaus1.
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Omis Today. Today Omiš is a very popular tourist destination, the population of app. 15.000 more then triples in the main season, most tourist stay in private accommodation and family pensions as the number of hotels in the area is limited.Meanwhile tourism is the main income source for the city, but also farming, fishing, textile and food-processing industries can be found in the town.
Omis
Tourist destination info Omis. Omis is a town in the heart of Dalmatia, located on the delta of the river Cetina, only 21km southeast of the largest Dalmatian town - Split. Omis is first mentioned in the 10th century. The medieval name of the town was Olmissium.
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1. Cetina Canyon Zipline. The Cetina Zipline is one of the most famous adventure activities in Croatia, combining several lines to send travelers gliding between the cliffs. It begins within walking distance of Omiš town! 2. Blue Cave & 5 Islands Trip Must Do. The Blue Cave is Croatia's most iconic coastal attraction.
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This theme trail is 3,06 km long. 12. Omiš - Brzet - Central Dalmatia Croatia - Bike Tracks. Biking Trails. Start this route in Omiš and go to Zakučac, going along thr Cetina canyon until you get to hydroelectric power plant Zakučac.After Zakučac , the route takes you to Priko.
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Omis, Croatia: Things to Do & Best Beaches!
Omis, Croatia: Things to Do & Best Beaches! Omis in Croatia is a breathtaking holiday region in the heart of Dalmatia. Situated between the famous port city Split and the popular holiday region Makarska, the beautiful Omis Riviera enchants its visitors with lots of nature, magnificent beaches and exceptionally beautiful attractions.Along the picturesque coast, you can experience a lot and ...
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Omiš
Omiš (Croatian pronunciation:, Latin and Italian: Almissa) is a town and port in the Dalmatia region of Croatia, and a municipality in the Split-Dalmatia County.The town is approximately 25 kilometres (16 miles) south-east of Croatia's second largest city, Split, where the Cetina River meets the Adriatic Sea.Omiš municipality has a population of 14,936 [3] and its area is 266 square ...
Events
If you don't know where to start, feel free to visit our Tourist Information Center for more information about OMIŠ SUMMER FREI events. Check out what last summer was like HERE. Pirates' Day. Pirates are an important part of our heritage, as well as our present and summer traditions. To pay tribute, we've launched Pirates' Day - a full ...
Omis Riviera
Town is located near large Dalmatian cities. is nearest to it and it's situated 25 km to the NW. Ancient city of is located 250 km to the SE. The island of is just accross the . Omis is one of the most beautiful places in Dalmatia, Croatia. Town is located on a half way between Split and Makarska. Apartments Dalmatia, Omis.
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This section of our guide includes information about nearby towns and sights to visit, some recommendations for good restaurants around Omis and information about shops, markets, bus stops, car/boat rental and other useful general tourist information. While Omis and the area have no shortage of places to visit and stunning sights to see, as a ...
How to reach Omis?
By Plane. By Ship. The town of Omis is located in the centre of Dalmatia, and it is easily reachable from all over the world, mainly thanks to the vicinity of the town of Split, the main transportation centre in Dalmatia. Split has an international airport (SPU), third largest ferry port in Mediterranean through which is connected with Italy ...
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Omiš: 10 Things to See & Do

1. Visit the Old Town & St. Michael’s Square

2. Rafting on the Cetina River

3. Zip Line above Cetina Canyon

4. Climbing to Mirabella Fortress

5. Visit Fortica Fortress

6. Radmanove Mlinice & Kaštil Slanica Fortress

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10. The Pirate Battle & Dalmatian Klapa Singing Festival

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