Å estanovac: Hotels and Accommodation

Anyone wishing to book a hotel in Å estanovac can continue searching for accommodation afterwards. The landscape of the Å estanovac area is characterized by karst fields, rugged mountain ridges, and plateaus. To the south, it is bordered by the Cetina River gorge; to the southeast, by the Biokovo mountain range; and elsewhere, by nearby hills.

Nature

A deep section of the Cetina River gorge runs through Å estanovac. Fertile fields lie along the left bank of the Cetina, while a rugged karst ridge and a plateau also shape the area. The 5.8-kilometer section of the Cetina gorge in Å estanovac is designated as a protected landscape. Part of Biokovo, which is designated as a nature park, also lies in the southeast of the Å estanovac municipality.

Trails and Activities

The Šestanovac area has five thematic hiking trails. Among other places, they lead through a gorge, past the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to Mandušića Kula, and along the Roman road. The Cetina River offers opportunities for rafting, canoeing, and fishing in the Šestanovac area. Biokovo offers trails for hikers and cyclists there. At the Jurin dvor olive farm in Šestanovac, visitors can take part in the olive harvest and olive oil production.

Culture and History

Velika Peć is a protected cultural asset reached through a steep oval opening. The Velika Peć archaeological site southeast of Šestanovac contains traces of human activity dating from the Neolithic to the Middle Ages. The Bobovac hillfort in Šestanovac dates back to the Bronze Age. Mandušića kula is described as a fortified tower house from the 15th century that served to defend a settlement.

The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Katuni-Kreševo was rebuilt in 1722 on the site of an early Christian and medieval church. The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Grabovac stands beside the old Napoleon Road connecting Split and Vrgorac and was built around 1722 on the grounds of a medieval cemetery. Keeping vigil over Gospodinova groba in the parish of Radobilja is a local custom. This involves guarding a place representing Christ’s tomb.

Regional Cuisine

Roast lamb prepared according to an old recipe is described as a specialty of Å estanovac in the Dalmatian Zagora. Homemade bread from a wood-fired oven is described as an important gastronomic hallmark of Å estanovac. Veal cooked under a peka is a traditional dish prepared with vegetables and Mediterranean spices.

More local pages: Kreševo, Žeževica, Katuni.

For the overarching travel overview: Općina Šestanovac.