In the area around the center of Stari Grad, you will find Zlatni Rat Beach as a beach, Spanish Fortress as a castle, Odzdrin and Vidova Gora as mountains, and Otočić Zečevo as an island.
For a stay connected to this local setting, you can book a hotel in Stari Grad.
Culture
Stari Grad is a small tourist town characterized by historical layers within the broader Mediterranean cultural heritage and connected to the larger Mediterranean cultural region. The historic center of Stari Grad and the cultural landscape of the Stari Grad Plain have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008.
Nature
The fertile farmland south and west of Stari Grad preserves an ancient Greek system of land division; groves and vineyards are separated by dry-stone walls. This landscape is part of the UNESCO World Heritage setting.
By the Water
In the center of Stari Grad, the Riva is a pedestrian waterfront promenade; cafés, bars, and restaurants line the route. For a stay with time by the water and dining, this is a specific local option.
History
St. Stephen's Church has a Venetian campanile; its construction began in 1605 on the site of an abandoned cathedral from the 11th or 12th century.
The historic settlement of Stari Grad curves around a harbor; a stone waterfront promenade follows the water, where small boats are moored.
Stari Grad was founded by the Greeks around 385 BC as the colony of Pharos and later came under Roman and Byzantine control before Croatian tribes settled there in the 8th century.
Local Character
Antika is a local konoba in Stari Grad with an outdoor rooftop terrace.
More local pages for planning: Stari Grad, Rudina, Vrbanj.
