Okrug Gornji (Ciovo)

Tourist destination info Okrug Gornji (Ciovo)

Okrug Gornji is a traditional Dalmatian town and a tourist residence on the western part of Čiovo island, which is connected with a bridge to the city of Trogir. The town is covered in rich Mediterranean vegetation and full of beautiful pebble beaches with enough shallow areas to make them appropriate for families with children. There are several cafes and bars on these beaches which are visited by many young people in the evenings for various kinds of parties. The archipelago of picturesque islets completes the beauty of this town, while numerous small coves and beaches in its near vicinity offer peace and quiet to those who prefer privacy. Sports enthusiasts can take part in scuba diving to discover the beauty of the Adriatic, play tennis, soccer, basketball, parasailing on the beach or visiting various nearby islands with boats. Okrug Gornji is an ideal place for families with children and younger generations in need of entertainment, while the close vicinity of Trogir ensures a variety of entertainment and cultural events.

The port of Trogir is a favored destination of seafarers because it is well positioned and naturally sheltered. The city is rich in cultural monuments and is also called “museum city”. Visit the city’s old town, Kamerlengo fortress, tower of St. Mark, sculpture of the Blessed John of Orsinij, chapel of St. Jeronimo, Ćipiko palace, renaissance church of St. John the Baptist, portal of Radovan, museum, pinacotheca and many others.

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Okrug Gornji is located on the island of Čiovo, which is connected with a drawbridge to the city of Trogir. It was settled in the prehistoric times and the Romans called the island Boa. It is located near larger and more important tourist centers of the Adriatic (Split, Trogir, Šibenik).

Must-see places

Split is the second largest city in Croatia and is one of the most visited tourist destinations on the Adriatic. This eternally young city lives in a slow rhythm which is very easy to get used to and it is famous for its rich history, evident in numerous historical monuments. Do not miss the opportunity to visit Diocletian’s palace – the heart of the city, the Iron Gate, statue of Gregory of Nin, cathedral of St. Duje, church of St. Francis, concathedral of St. Peter, main court, St. Anne’s monastery, city basement and numerous others.

Šibenik is the oldest self-settled city on the Adriatic, located at the mouth of the Krka River. This city has a turbulent past which is evident in its numerous monuments. Visit the St. Michael, St. Nicholas, St. John and Šubićevac fortresses, cathedral of St. Jacob, church of St. Francis, church of St. Dominic, Four Wells and others. If you wish to get more acquainted with the city, you can visit its museums and galleries (Šibenik City Museum, St. Krševan Gallery, Ag Gallery and Madrigal Gallery).

Entertainment

Fishermen’s evening (Okrug Gornji) – organized several times during the summer. Entertainment is guaranteed with fish, wine, olive oil, bread and wonderful music.

Trogir Cultural Summer – Various entertainment events held throughout the summer: musical evenings (classical music concerts, local and international musical stars and chamber music), folklore exhibits and theatrical events in the authentic environment of the old city center, folk festivities (Fishermen’s Evenings, Day of the City, local and foreign artist exhibitions in the Modern Gallery.

Opening of the “Trogir Summer” – one of the largest cultural festivities, official start of the Trogir Cultural Summer.

Trogir Fishermen’s Evening – fishermen’s festivity held as a part of the Trogir Cultural Summer; entertainment is guaranteed with fish, wine, olive oil, bread and wonderful music.

International Festival of Tenors – opera days in Trogir, contest of tenors.

Days of Trogir grape picking – renewal of traditional grape picking methods and best legs contest (traditional choir concerts)

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  • What our guests say about Okrug Gornji (Ciovo)

    Fabulous
    4.4
    Overall guest rating
    Atmosphere
    4.5
    Security
    4.6
    Beaches
    4.3
    Touristic offer
    4.3
    Friendly locals
    4.4

    • Very good 3
      Wolfgang
      Group of friends Austria
      16/10/2024
      Der Urlaub wurde durch Baustellenlärm völlig verdorben.
      Die Unterkunft ist direkt am Meer und ganz am Rand der Apartmentsiedlung sehr schön gelegen. Die Ausstattung ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen, aber sehr sauber. In der Küche war alles vorhanden.
      Leider war direkt neben der Unterkunft eine große Baustelle, über die wir nicht informiert wurden (obwohl das EU-Recht das vorschreibt). Es entstehen 2 große Apartmenthäuser. Auf die Frage nach dem Baulärm, erhielten wir als Antwort, dass dies im Oktober normal ist. Da wir die Unterkunft wegen der Ruhelage und dem Meeresrauschen gewählt hatten, war damit der Urlaub verdorben, bei einer 6-stündigen Anreise schon ziemlich traurig. Nach 4 Tagen hielten wir es nicht mehr aus und sind vorzeitig abgereist. Eine Anfrage um teilweise Rückerstattung (die uns nach EU-Recht eigentlich zusteht), wurde vom Unterkunftgeber abgelehnt. Das von uns gewählte Standartapartment mit zwei Schlafzimmern ist schon etwas eng bemessen. Die Anfahrt zur Unterkunft ist abenteuerlich, die Parkplätze eigentlich nur für zwei Autos. Die Baustelle neben der Unterkunft war nicht die einzige, außerhalb der Altstadt von Trogir wird nur gebaut.
    • Excellent 5
      Saiva
      Group of friends Latvia
      08/10/2024
      Okrug Gorny is great in October!
      Going to Okrug Gornji in October is a great choice! - there are few tourists, cafes, shops are open, the water in the sea is warm.
    • Excellent 5
      John
      Couple Finland
      22/09/2024
      Nice place to relax and/or enjoy the water sports and trips available
      Season starts to close the middle of September even though it''s still warm
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