Dalmatia is the long, narrow coastal strip of Croatia that runs from Zadar in the north down to Dubrovnik in the south, with a string of over 1,000 islands offshore. It is the most visited part of Croatia and the image most people have when they think of the country: white limestone cliffs, turquoise water, orange-roofed old towns, and lavender-scented islands. Dalmatia is divided into four counties — Zadar, Šibenik-Knin, Split-Dalmatia, and Dubrovnik-Neretva — each with its own character.

How Long to Spend in Dalmatia

One week in Dalmatia allows you to see Split (2 nights), one or two islands (Hvar and Brač, 3 nights), and Dubrovnik (2 nights). Two weeks is better — add Korčula, a national park day trip, and time in Zadar. If you have more time, rent a car and explore the Dalmatian Zagora, drive the Pelješac Peninsula, and cross into Mostar for a day. The Dalmatian coast is large enough that a car or ferry pass transforms the experience.

Reisgids Dalmatië: Eilanden, Steden & Kustlijn

De complete gids voor de regio Dalmatië in Kroatië — van Split en Dubrovnik tot de Dalmatische eilanden, nationale parken en wat te doen in elk seizoen.

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