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 South Croatia that is Dalmatia is one of the oldest regional and
geographical parts of Europe.It stretches along the coast of the
Adriatic sea in the length of 400 kilometers. Italy borders Dalmatia in
the north and Montenegro in the south. Dalmatia represents the southern
part of Croatia and is therefore called south Croatia.The rulers and
the borders of Croatia have often been changed in the history but from
the 7th century on, the people of Croatia have remained unaltered and
established deep roots in their state, culture, history, art and
religion.
From the aspect of law, Dalmatian region formally doesn't exist and
that is exactly what makes it so special.. It is a geographical region
only. However, what distinguishes it most from other regions and states
is the fact that every Dalmatian has a strong sense of belonging to his
/ her Dalmatian roots.
Dalmatia consists of three regions - northern Dalmatia,central Dalmatia
and southern Dalmatia, each with its capital. The "capital" of the
northern
Dalmatia is Donatus' Zadar, of the central Dalmatia - Duje's Split and
of the southern Dalmatia - Vlaho's Dubrovnik. For centuries, Zadar,
Split and Dubrovnik have been the cultural, artistic and economic
centres of Dalmatia.
The relief of Dalmatia is another thing that distinguishes it from
other countries. Namely, Dalmatia has one of the most indented
coastlines in Europe, with more than a thousand of islands, islets and
reefs that stretch along the coast and are parallel to the mountains on
the mainland.
The climate in Dalmatia is under the influence of both the warm
Adriatic Sea and the mountains on the mainland. As a result summers in
Dalmatia are hot and dry whereas winters are short and mild. The
mountains protect Dalmatia from the impact of the continental climate
in the northern parts of Croatia.
Every day, Dalmatians enjoy the azure of the sky - the clearest and the
sunniest one in Europe. Towards the evening, the sunny sky combined
with the summer breeze called Maestral creates an enchanting mixture of
scent, colours and emotions...
The Adriatic Sea is the deepest and the most beautiful gulf in the
Mediterranean. The ancient Romans called it  "Mare Adriaticum" - the
name was given to it by the Greek geographers Scylax, Ptolemaeus and
Strabo. The fact that it has more than a thousand of reefs, islets and
islands makes it one of the most beautiful seas in the world. In
comparison with the rest of Dalmatia and Croatia, Central Dalmatia is
the most beautiful region.
You can find beauty everywhere-in the sea, on the coast, on the islands.
The fact that there are 4 National Parks (Mljet, Paklenica, Kornati and
river Krka) and 3 Nature Parks ( Velebit, Telasica, Biokovo) in Central
Dalmatia speaks for itself.
Beauty is everywhere.
All you have to do is to give yourself up to nature and its beneficial
influence and your stay here will be beautiful and unforgettable in
every aspect. The only dilemma you may find yourself in while in this
large "nature park" is whether to enjoy the sights created by nature or
those created by man.
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Dubrovnik
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