P h o t o g e o g r a p h y

Dalmatia is a great place for summer holidays. Seaside landscapes are stunning and the sunsets forever remain in the memory... See also my other posts about beautiful  C roatian landscapes

Dalmatia is a historical region of Croatia. It is a narrow belt of the east shore of the Adriatic Sea. It stretches from the town of Zadar in the north to the Bay of Kotor on the border with Montenegro in the south. The shore is the most indented coastline in the Mediterranean. The majority of the coast is characterised by a karst topography. The coast line features long offshore islands and coastal inlets that are parallel to the coastline. The sea floods elongated valleys, and as a result many bays and peninsulas take on a hammer-like form.  The long, rugged Dalmatian coast, backed by high mountains with hundreds of offshore islands, is becoming Europe's very popular vacation spot.

Makarska Riviera is a part of Dalmatian coast of Adriatic, about 60 kilometers long and only several kilometers wide, squeezed under towering mountain Biokovo. Small city of Podgora offers a breathtaking magnificent view of riviera, the mountains, and the islands Brac and Hvar. 

Podgora is an excellent place for the holiday. Beautiful landscape, the azure sky and the limpid sea make Podgora the pearl of the Adriatic. The Sunny climate and long pebbly beaches make this region a popular tourist destination. You can spend your holiday during the whole year, because the climate is mild, and the sea is pleasant for swimming from May until October. 

Podgora is tourist village situated in the heart of Dalmatia, on the Makarska Riviera in Croatia. It was first mentioned in 1571 in written records. In the 60's and 70's, Podgora became one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Dalmatia. In the village and in the surrounding is a large vegetation and on the coast are beautiful beaches with crystal clear water. Podgora is also an ideal place for photographers. The sunsets are amazing... Linked to: ABC Wednesday

Primošten is a beautiful town in Croatia, on the Adriatic coast. Beautiful beaches and fabulous sunsets... such the perfect place for summer vacation. I have described this beautiful city in posts: Primošten and Primošten (once again) , so this time I publish only 4 pics ...

Croatian city of Zadar is a historical centre of Dalmatia. It has a rich history dating from prehistoric times. In 33 BC Zadar became the part of Roman province of Illyricum. From the early days of Roman rule, Zadar gained its Roman urban character and developed into one of the most flourishing centres on the eastern Adriatic coast. The town was organised according to the typical Roman street system with a rectangular street plan, a forum, thermae, a sewage and water supply system that came from lake Vrana, by way of a 40 kilometres long aqueduct. The aqueduct is partially preserved, and some remains may be seen outside the ramparts. The town was fortified and the city walls with towers and gates were built. On the western side of the town were the forum, the basilica and the temple, while outside the town were the amphitheatre and cemeteries. The largest Forum Romanum on the eastern side of the Adriatic is partially preserved. The forum is the name given to all main squares ...

Zadar is located in Croatia on the Adriatic Sea. Historically it was the centre of Dalmatia  Zadar is old, beautiful and hip. Many tourists are visiting Zadar to enjoy unforgettable sunsets with a view of nearby islands. The sunsets are actually stunning! The loveliest inscription of Zadar´s exceptional sunset was written by the Alfred Hitchcock. While a guest of room 204 of the former Hotel Zagreb, the famed director is quoted as saying: "Zadar has the most beautiful sunset in the world, more beautiful than the one in Key West, in Florida, applauded at every evening." Linked to: Croatia

Cetina is a beautiful river in southern Croatia. The source of the Cetina is a karst spring located on the northwestern slopes of Dinara near a small village called Cetina. It flows a distance of 105 km through rocky, karst terrain to the Adriatic Sea. In the upper part of basin river is mostly fast with plenty of white water rapids and lies in deep ravines. In the lower regions, the river is much slower, with the canyon walls being wider, occasionally punctuated by flatter areas. Cetina is a most water-rich river in Dalmatia and it is one of the most beautiful places in Croatia for canyoning, freshwater kayaking and rafting. Linked to: Croatia   ABC Wednesday

Primošten is a beautiful town in Croatia, on the Adriatic coast. It is situated in Dalmatia,  In the past, Primošten was situated on the islet, and a draw bridge connected it to the mainland. In the 16th century, the draw bridge was replaced by the causeway. Primošten is famous for its huge and beautiful vineyards. They are currently under consideration to become a UNESCO World Heritage site. The beach in Primošten (called Mala Raduča) is voted one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in Croatia.

Šibenik sits along a wide bay at the mouth of the river Krka is one from most picturesque cities of the eastern Adriatic coast. This beautiful and ancient city is framed by 4 giant fortresses, chunky walls, a deep, natural harbour, and a beach. The old quarter is a riddle of steep little lanes and passages with centuries-old churches, noblemen palaces, and traditional stone houses. Linked to: Cathedral of St. James in Šibenik  &  Fortresses in Šibenik

The Cathedral of St. James (Croatian: Katedrala sv. Jakova) is located on the Dalmatian coast in city of Šibenik. It is the most important architectural monument of the Renaissance in Croatia and since 2000, the Cathedral has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List. St. James is a triple-nave basilica with three apses and a dome (32 m high inside). The three architects who succeeded one another in the construction of the Cathedral - Francesco di Giacomo, Georgius Mathei Dalmaticus and Niccolò di Giovanni Fiorentino - developed a structure built entirely from limestone and marble and using unique construction techniques for the vaulting and the dome of the Cathedral. The barrel roof is made from a line of enormous stone slabs. The execution of the cupola is considered one of the best achievements of Renaissance architecture. The form and the decorative elements of the Cathedral, such as a remarkable frieze decorated with 71 sculptured faces of men, women, and children, also illus...