Where to shop
For everyday shopping such as bread, fruit, drinks and basics, the small grocery shops in Poljica and neighbouring Marina are enough. Larger supermarkets with a full range are around Trogir, on your way to sightseeing.
- In the morning, pop into a bakery for fresh bread and burek.
- Locally grown fruit and vegetables are cheapest at the market (tržnica) in Trogir or Split.
- On Sundays and public holidays some smaller shops have shorter hours, so it's best to do a bigger shop on Saturday.
What and where to eat
Dalmatian food is simple: fresh fish and seafood, olive oil, garden vegetables and homemade wine. Look for konobas, traditional family-run restaurants that often serve a dish of the day from the morning's catch.
- Peka – meat or octopus with vegetables, slow-cooked under an iron bell in embers. It's usually ordered a day in advance.
- Buzara – mussels or prawns stewed in wine with garlic and parsley.
- Brudet – a thick stew of several kinds of fish, served with polenta.
- Pršut and cheese with olive oil – a Dalmatian snack to go with a glass of local wine.
Beaches nearby
The coast around Poljica is rocky and pebbly, but the water is very clear and you can see the bottom even several metres from the shore.
- Poljica – several spots to get into the sea along the village, especially quiet in the morning and early evening.
- Čiovo Island – wild coves on the south side of the island, 15–20 minutes by car.
- Primošten – Raduča beach right next to the old town, good for combining a swim with a walk.
- Bring water shoes: they protect your feet from stones and sea urchins near the rocks.
Getting here and the airport
The nearest airport is Split Airport, located between Trogir and Kaštela on the same stretch of coast as Poljica. From the airport the easiest way to get here is by rental car or taxi.
- Driving from Central Europe, take the motorways through Austria and Slovenia or through Hungary, and in Croatia follow the A1 motorway towards Split.
- Croatian motorways have toll booths; you can pay in cash or by card.
- A free parking space awaits you at the apartments.
Good to know
- The currency in Croatia is the euro, and you can pay by card almost everywhere.
- The emergency number is 112, as everywhere in the European Union.
- The summer sun in Dalmatia is very strong: sunscreen, a hat and water in your bag are a must.
- Any questions before you arrive? Write to us.
