Solta Island Travel Guide
Island of Solta is the 13th largest island of Croatia located in the very heart of Adriatic Dalmatia. With 19 km long and 5 km wide, the island and 7 nearby islets cover nearly 57,9 square kilometers. Solta Island is situated so close to Split that it may be called the marine suburb of this Croatian metropolis. The population of the island is over 1,500.
The one-day Island Solta travel will be rather interesting the same as the long holidays on Solta Island will be full of new impressions. This Mediterranean island with inimitable relief and mild climate is an ideal place for the holidays. The island abounds with picturesque coves and ancient villages. The largest coves are at Stomorska, Necujam and Rodac villages.
Tourist attractions. Solta was first mentioned as Olyntha by ancient Greeks (nearly 4th century BC). Later, the Romans called this island Soluta meaning the land separated from the mainland. When Venetians occupied the territory the name of the island gradually changed to Solta. This name was graven on the antique Statue of Split dated the 14th century. The ruins of prehistoric settlement were found in Gorne Selo, and the ancient village of the Roman period was also discovered on this wonderful island of Croatia. In the 13th-15th centuries the Island of Solta lived through several attacks of Omis and Venice. Many interesting monuments are left by its long history, each of them tells its own story about the past. Just visit some of them to make your Island Solta travel really unforgettable.
Restaurants. Holidays on Solta can’t be imagined without its gourmet cuisine. The largest part of bars, restaurants, pizzerias and disco-clubs of the Solta Island is concentrated in the Stomorska village – the most developed touristic center on the island. Nevertheless, many other villages have a great offer of various delicatessens. Maslinica village provides wonderful sea dishes together with homemade wine. Some unique wine cellars of Necujam will provide you great wines and cocktails. Visit other small villages during your Island Solta holidays and you’ll get a chance to taste the best fish dishes, olive oil, wine and delicious fruits. Those who prefer the bright night life will enjoy the funny summer nights in Stomorska, as well as disco bars in Gorne Selo and Necujam.
Beaches. The largest pebbly beach of Solta Island is located in the Necujam. It's a good maintained beach although sometimes windy. The beaches of Maslinica cove on the western coast are better protected from winds by the small islets. Exotic rocky beaches among the rank vegetation and illimitable sea are an ideal place for unforgettable Island Solta holidays.
Active vacations. You can fill your Island Solta travel with various active entertainments. Large tennis courts are at your disposal in Stomorska; various water facilities like wind surfing, diving, parasailing, water cycles and others are provided at the beaches. You can also enjoy biking through the wonderful fields and hills of the island, walking along its magnificent seashores, try hiking, look at the island beauties from its highest point – Vela Strasa (236 m above sea) and try many other opportunities. Your holidays here promise to be a wonderful time!