{"id":2135,"date":"2019-10-11T19:25:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-11T19:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/http:\/\/blog1.adriagate.com.adriagate.comhttp:\/\/blog1.adriagate.comhttp:\/\/blog1.adriagate.com\/uncategorized\/vodice-flower-of-the-mediterranean-dalmatia-croatia\/"},"modified":"2019-10-14T10:44:33","modified_gmt":"2019-10-14T10:44:33","slug":"vodice-flower-of-the-mediterranean-dalmatia-croatia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog1.adriagate.com\/en\/vodice-flower-of-the-mediterranean-dalmatia-croatia\/","title":{"rendered":"Vodice \u2013 flower of the Mediterranean"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vodice<\/strong><\/a> is a picturesque little town on the middle coast of the Adriatic<\/em>, situated in a bay with clear sea, surrounded by vineyards and pine tree forests. It was named after water springs and has developed on this very spot because of the wells.<\/p>\n

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It was exactly because of this beautiful position and rich tourist offer<\/em> that Vodice<\/a> developed into a desirable tourist destination<\/em> \u2013 which can be proved by satisfied visitors that come back to Vodice<\/em> over and over again.<\/p>\n

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Experts have recognized the quality tourist offer of Vodice<\/em> and awarded the town numerous awards. The town also received the acknowledgment Tourist flower<\/em>, usually awarded to towns that invest in the improvement of its tourist offer.<\/em>\u00a0 The Riva in Vodice<\/em> is the winner of a competition for the best Riva, while the Marina received the European Blue Flag<\/em> because it meets ecological requirements. Vodice can be proud of their Blue Flag beach.<\/p>\n

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This little town distinguishes itself with a rich gastronomic offer, nightlife, cultural happenings, and kilometers of arranged beaches<\/em>…. This beach surely does not lack facilities.<\/p>\n

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Vodice for sports lovers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Diving centers in Vodice<\/em> will ensure you enjoy natural beauties of the Adriatic underwate<\/em>r and to explore the wrecks of ships that did not make it to their destinations<\/em> in time. For passionate fishermen, the \u201cBig Game Fishing\u201d<\/em> is organized from Vodice<\/em>, on the \u201cBakul\u201d and \u201cLoly\u201d<\/em> boats. The most frequent target of Big Game Fishing<\/em> are tuna fishes, swordfish, sharks\u2026 in Vodice there are kilometers of different cycle paths- the less difficult paths and\u00a0 heavy ascents for true lovers.<\/p>\n

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\nVodice<\/a> abounds in sports courts: tennis court, soccer, handball and basketball court<\/em>. You can play water polo, beach volleyball.<\/em>.. Some other possibilities are: water slide, jet-ski, banana, tuba, parachutes.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Beaches in Vodice<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You can escape from summer heats into the shade of a pine tree forest along kilometers of pebble, paved and rocky beaches that stretch though Vodice<\/strong><\/em> (except the center of the town<\/em> where the Marina<\/em> is). The two most popular beaches are the Blue beach<\/em> \u2013 pebble beach with shallow sea, awarded Blue flag and Hangar<\/em> \u2013 located on the other side of Vodice<\/em> and is as attractive as the Blue beach.<\/p>\n

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What to visit in Vodice<\/strong><\/h3>\n

* Okit hill with the church of Gospa od Karmela<\/strong> \u2013 on the Okit hill<\/em> (135m of height) there are 14 chapels \u201cPut kri\u017ea\u201d that stretch from the foot of the hill to its highest peak. It should be mentioned that a maple tree with three larger branches, about 4m tall, grew for years in front of the church. The branch facing the church would blossom on Christmas Eve every third year.
\n* Church of St. Kri\u017e<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0 one of the most significant baroque buildings in Dalmatia<\/em>, followed by the Coric tower<\/em>. Be sure to visit the Aquarium and the museum of nautical tradition which holds old fishing tools, ship setups, as well as objects found among nautical archeological findings, that date from 3rd century b.c. to the Middle Ages, setups of ships Gajeta Falkusa and St. Jeronim which are the oldest images of ships on the Mediterranean.<\/p>\n

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Sights in the surroundings<\/strong><\/h3>\n

* National park Krka<\/strong> \u2013 encompasses the area by the river Krka<\/em> which flows through a picturesque 75km long canyon. Even though it can be reached by car, the most beautiful access is by boat.<\/p>\n

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\n* Skradin <\/strong>– situated on the shore of the river Krka<\/em>, where salty and sweet water mix. It is a town of traditional gatherings of Dalmatian folk music (klapa).\u00a0 Besides the proximity to the NP Krka it is proud of a 2000-year-old history and a rich gastronomic offer.<\/p>\n

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* National park Kornati<\/strong> \u2013 according to a legend, this miraculous archipelago was made out of white rocks that God was left with when he was finished creating the world, so he just tossed them around.<\/p>\n

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* Sibenik<\/strong> \u2013 the town of Sibenik is the host of the International children\u2019s festival, the Medieval fair, the Festival of the Dalmatian song.
\n* The Hawk center<\/strong> is in Dubrava. The art of hunting with a hawk is as old as the ancient cultures of our planet.<\/p>\n

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* Islands: Krapanj, Zlarin, Prvi\u0107 \u2013<\/strong> around 300 islands are located in the area of Sibenik-knin County<\/em>, only 6 of which are inhabited.<\/p>\n

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* Tribunj \u2013<\/strong> a small fishing town located 2 km west of Vodice<\/em>. The historical core was made on a little island connected to the mainland by a rocky bridge.<\/p>\n

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Visit other attractive destinations in Croatia<\/a>. We recommend you visit Zadar<\/a> (80km), Split<\/a> (100km), Trogir<\/a> (73km), Primo\u0161ten<\/a> (40km) \u2026<\/p>\n

Entertainment in Vodice<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The streets and squares of Vodice<\/strong><\/a> transform into an open Theater during summer: singers, folk music (klape), dancers, painters and stand-up comedy truly enliven the city. Numerous coffee shops and clubs come to life. Macando, Opium, Exit, Hookah bar,<\/em> on the beach Makina, Cocolino<\/em>, cocktail bars are some of them\u2026 as well as the most popular Hacienda<\/em>, an out-of-town discoteque.<\/p>\n

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Out of countless happenings in Vodice<\/em> we would single out: Eastern regatta, Day of Vodice, Motor gatherings, CMC festivals, Evenings of folk music (klape), Procession on the eve of Gospa od Karmela \u2013 15.07. Vodice festivity.<\/em><\/p>\n

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In Vodice<\/em> you will savor Dalmatian specialties<\/em>, as well as pleasant ambient of popular restaurants. A genuine specialty of Vodice<\/em> is the sweet wine \u201cmarascina\u201d and the best-known restaurant in Vodice<\/em> is Santa Maria. For those who enjoy fish, we reccoment : Rico and Burin, taverns <\/em>Rustica, Guste, Roki and Cesarica.<\/em><\/p>\n

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If you want to try to prepare Mediterranean and fish food<\/em>, you will find the best choice of the fish on the market in Vodice<\/em> in the morning (it also works late at night, sometimes even till midnight).
\nBesides fish, you can find fresh season fruit and vegetables. Do not miss the chance to buy some of the homemade products in Vodice<\/em>, such as olive oil, homemade wine, dry figs and others.<\/p>\n

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By Mirjana Jovanovi\u0107 <\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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