Kastela

Introduction

Kaštela (pronounced [kǎʃtɛla]) is a series of seven towns in central Dalmatia, located northwest of Split, west of Solin and east of Trogir, in Croatia. They are part of the Split-Dalmatia county and are treated as a single city with a population of 38,474 (2011), although they are individually between 3,000 and 7,000 residents each.

The Kastela Riviera is a fertile area, about 20 kilometres in length, featuring the first Roman floating docks and 50 places on the long, verdant area, northwest of Split. It is divided into Gornja (upper) and Donja Kastela (lower), and it consists of seven old and two relatively new settlements. The Kastela region with its Mediterranean tone, picturesque landscape and unique composition of natural environment attracted people since prehistoric times. From ancient Greek sailors, Roman patricians, Croatian kings, rulers, Venetian royals to the present sun and sea lovers, as well as mysterious legacies from the past

Once an ancient Greek port, a stopover point for Roman veterans and a summer place for Croatian kings is today a tourist resort, carrying the same name. Along its long sandy beach there are terraces and viewpoints, tennis and other sports grounds, surrounded by greenery of pine and tamaris trees. The Jadro River (the original water supply for the ancient city of Diocletian's Palace) flows through the town of Solin and provides water supply to both Split and Kaštela. Contemporary studies indicate favourable water quality levels of the river near the headwaters at Jadro Spring. Certain other studies of hydrology and sedimentation have been conducted in this area.

Sights and Activities

• Kaštel Štafilić
• Kaštel Novi
• Kaštel Stari
• Kaštel Lukšić
• Kaštel Kambelovac
• Kaštel Gomilica
• Kaštel Sućurac
• Kozjak Mountains
• Salona
• Jadran River
• Klis Castle

Events and Festivals

Getting There

By Plane

Kaštela is located just by Split airport. Additionally Zadar airport is only 45 minutes away from Kaštela.

By Train

Each Kaštela has its train station. Fore more details and timetable please check below hyperlink:

By Car

There is a highway just few kilometers away from Kaštela.

By Bus

For buses routes and timetables please check below hyperlink:

By Boat

There are ferries to Trogir and Split. Both places are within few minutes drive from Kaštela.

Getting Around

As mentioned above you can travel by train, bus, ferry. Additionally Kaštela has excellent conditions for hikers and bikers. Kaštela is a very strategic point if you want to visit the most important historical places in Dalmatia.

By Car

By Public Transport

By Foot

By Bike

Eat

There are many restaurants and bars in Kaštela which offer traditional Dalmatian food.

Drink

There are places which you will never forget.

Sleep

Keep Connected

Internet

Phone

See also: International Telephone Calls

The country calling code to Croatia is: 385. To make an international call from Croatia, the code is: 00.

Post

Hrvatska Posta is the national postal service of Croatia and has pretty fast and reliable service throughout the country and internationally. It takes several days by airmail to other countries in Europe, but over a week to the US for example. They have a direct link to the pricelist, where you can see the prices of sending postcards, letters and parcels both domestically as well as to other countries. Post boxes are yellow in Croatia and the times of collections are indicated on the box. The opening times of post offices vary, but mostly they are open from 8:00am to 7:00pm Monday to Friday and until 2:00pm on Saturdays, though some might keep shorter or even a longer hours, just ask around. You can buy stamps here, or at newsstands. Prices start at around 10Kn for sending a letter or postcard to neighbouring countries, a few more further away.

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