Discover Općina Podstrana

• The coastline is 6 km long, mostly pebbly, and almost its entire length is beach; it is equipped with recreational facilities and amenities.
• Perun is a 533 m-high hill. It extends from the mouth of the Žrnovnica to the mouth of the Cetina near Omiš; its total length is 17 km.
• There are themed hiking and mountain trails, cycling routes, coastal paths and cultural landmarks to suit a range of interests.

The coast is not one continuous sandy stretch: its predominantly pebbly character shapes the beaches. Areas along almost the entire coast serve as beaches and are equipped with recreational facilities and amenities. If you’re looking for a path by the sea as well as beaches, you’ll find the Lungomare. It starts in Strožanac, near the mouth of the Žrnovnica, and runs to the southeastern municipal boundary.

The Lungomare is also an easy, flat cycling route by the sea, about 6 km long. Unlike the routes on Perun, recreational kayaking along the Podstrana coast and in Stobreč Bay can continue into the Žrnovnica River. There, lush vegetation and various fish and bird species shape the landscape.

For hiking, there are two newly equipped themed hiking and mountain trails: Put pod Pole and Put preko Mure. Marked hiking trails start in Strožanac, at the Perun quarry, in Mutogras and in Gornja Podstrana, and are connected to the northern side of Perun Hill. The Stations of the Cross leading to the Church of Sv. Juraj on Vršina are part of a 3 km circular trail connecting Gornja Podstrana and Pišćenica and offering sweeping panoramic views.

There are also specific options for longer or differently oriented outings. The Trans Perun hiking trail runs 20 km from Podstrana to Omiš. A 7 km macadam-surfaced route runs between the site of the former Perun quarry and the old village of Gornja Podstrana, and is suitable for walking, running and cycling. The marked trails on Perun are maintained by the Perun mountaineering club from Podstrana.

For cycling, the 14.5 km Podstrana–Stara Podstrana mountain biking trail is suitable for MTB, e-MTB, gravel and trekking bikes. Alongside the easy, flat Lungomare, which is about 6 km long, this offers the choice of a longer, differently designated cycling route and a macadam-surfaced trail. The details on length, surface and bike types can help you compare routes based on the format you’re looking for.

The first international Croatian peace treaty was signed in 839 in the village of Sv. Martin. The parties to the treaty were the Croatian prince Mislav and the Venetian Doge Pietro Tradonico. Sv. Martin is also home to an archaeological site with an ancient necropolis and more than 25 inscriptions, most of them funerary. The original stele is kept in the Church of Sv. Martin; a replica stands at its original location, between the stone blocks of the church enclosure.

The Cindro summer residence is in Strožanac. It was protected as a cultural monument in 1979 and later renovated. Its courtyard provides a setting for many summer cultural events. Podstransko ljeto is a traditional cultural and entertainment programme featuring music, sport, folk festivals and gastronomic celebrations. The remains of the prehistoric fortification Vilanjski grad are also part of the area’s history: they are located on a hilltop about 400 m southeast of the Church of Sv. Juraj on Vršina. There are no marked trails leading there, but access is possible.

Local dishes recommended in Podstrana include Poljica-Soparnik and Podstrana-Ujenak. Both names offer a specific introduction to regional cuisine if you’d like to complement visits to cultural sites and trails with culinary discoveries.

For a closer look at the area, you can also visit the page about Podstrana. More destination pages in the catalogue: Općina Dicmo, Općina Trilj, Općina Kaštela, Općina Tučepi, Gradac, Općina Komiža and Općina Sinj.

How long is the Trans Perun hiking trail?

Trans Perun is 20 km long and runs from Podstrana to Omiš.

When was the peace treaty signed in Sv. Martin?

The treaty between Prince Mislav and Doge Pietro Tradonico was signed in 839.

Which local dishes are recommended in Podstrana?

Poljica-Soparnik and Podstrana-Ujenak are among the recommended local dishes.

For the higher-level travel overview: Split-Dalmatia.