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2026 PODSTRANA SUMMER OF CULTURE

Dear guests and residents of Podstrana,

We are looking forward to the summer ahead and we hope it to be long, warm and pleasant! A summer that will be remembered for the good atmosphere and plenty of hours of fun and relaxation in the company of artists and entertainers whom we have invited to join us this year and help create a summer to remember.

Podstrana Summer of Culture will begin and end with a swimming marathon, on 6 June and 20 September respectively. What we - adults and children, locals and guests - will be able to enjoy in the days between those two dates can be found in the programme prepared this year by the Tourist Board and the Municipality of Podstrana. Join us in sharing these experiences!

See the entire program at the link: Program

Jul

04.07.2026

Olive Oil and Fritters Festival in Gornja Podstrana

Jul

04.07.2026

Solo Exhibition by Ada Živaljić and Marija Jovanović

Jul

06.07.2026

Comedy “Mama's Boys” in Podstrana

Jul

07.07.2026

Open-Air Cinema: “The Amazing Maurice”

Jul

09.07.2026

Sound of Summer Nights featuring Petra Perišić

Jul

11.07.2026

Fishermen's Night featuring Josip Ivančić

Jul

11.07.2026

9th Podstrana – Ng7 Swimming Marathon

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The toponymy of Podstrana and Žrnovnica has preserved unique, extremely valuable traces of Old Slavic beliefs, which were brought to this area by the first Croats. These toponyms are the oldest testaments to Croatian presents (7th and 8th century) on the territory of the Republic of Croatia and, together with several other similar localities located along the Adriatic coast and in the hinterland, provide insight into the ancient culture and idiosyncratic worldview of the Croatian people before Christianisation.

Arthorius

Roman military commander and governor - the mythical king Arthur

Cultural heritage tourism

The toponymy of Podstrana and Žrnovnica has preserved unique, extremely valuable traces of Old Slavic beliefs, which were brought to this area by the first Croats.

Cycling trails

Cycling trails in Podstrana

Cuisine

The cuisine of Podstrana comprises Mediterranean dishes and autochthonous specialties from Podstrana and Poljica

Holidays for the entire family

In Podstrana, both guests in their golden years and families with small children will be able to find everything they need

Religious tourism

Cultural events

Every year during June, July and August, a wide variety of cultural events are organised in Podstrana as part of the Summer of Culture

Sports events

Several sports associations are active in Podstrana and are dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle, particularly among youth

Music events

The several men’s and women’s ˝klapa˝ a capella groups that are active in Podstrana

Art events

The art association Ante Kaštelančić, named after the great 20th-century Croatian painter born in Podstrana

Folk celebrations

Podstrana has every reason to be proud of its Dalmatian and Poljica heritage

Theatre shows and plays

Podstrana is surrounded by many intriguing locations that can be reached in less than half an hour in any direction. Visit the magical river Žrnovnica, Diocletian’s imperial city of Split, the royal town of Solin, the magnificent karst river Cetina, the picturesque mediaeval town of Omiš, or the popular day trip destination of Mosor.

Kayaking

A local travel agency organises excellent recreational kayak rides

Perun climbing area

Located on the southern mountain cliffs under Velikim Perunom (448 m)

Hiking trails

Hiking in Podstrana does not require a lot of effort, and is the best way to tour the region and discover all its natural and cultural assets. Marked hiking trails begin in Strožanac, near Perun quarry, in Mutogras and in Gornja Podstrana, and are connected with the northern side of Perun hill.

Walking trail

The promenade by the Žrnovnica river leads along its left bank, from its mouth all the way to Antonica’s Mill in the neighbouring village of Žrnovnica

Cycling trails

Cycling trails in Podstrana

Tennis

With its population of 10 thousand with average age of 34, the municipality of Podstrana is not only among the youngest municipalities in Croatia, but is also among the most attractive ones – more than half of Podstrana’s population consists of newcomers, out of which one fifth arrived from other countries or abroad. Owing to immigration, the population of Podstrana increased tenfold in less than one hundred years

Position

The palette of the landscapes of Podstrana is truly remarkable: from the mountain peaks and the southern slopes of Perun, to the sea coast and aquatorium and the mouth and banks of the river Žrnovnica

History

Cultural heritage

The toponymy of Podstrana and Žrnovnica has preserved unique, extremely valuable traces of Old Slavic beliefs, which were brought to this area by the first Croats

Beaches

Enjoying the sea and beaches is one of the main assets of Croatian tourism, and the coast and waters of Podstrana are among the cleanest in the entire country

Perun hill

Towards the northeast, Podstrana is fully sheltered by the slopes of Perun hill (Križ 533 m), which abound in the remains of Illyrian culture, the traces of pre-Slavic mythology and mediaeval chapels and graveyards that are commonly decorated with Antique fragments

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We are happy and proud that Podstrana got the opportunity to introduce its gastronomy in the gastronomy guide “Eat in Podstrana”, which made it possible for all the hospitality professionals from Podstrana to introduce their cuisine and dishes through words and pictures. Whether you are staying in Podstrana or somewhere nearby, join the embrace of Perun and enjoy at the table set within the magical ambience provided by the rich natural and cultural heritage of Podstrana! Try the food and drinks selected for you by the hospitality professionals from Podstrana.

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Eat in Podstrana

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If you stay in Podstrana, you’ll reap all the benefits of a countryside holiday in the very heart of the Adriatic coast, at a location from which most of the must-see attractions and destinations in Central Dalmatia are easily accessible. As they are either located by the sea or on the slopes of the mythical Perun hill, most of Podstrana’s accommodation facilities boast truly impressive views, while also providing you with the opportunity to set out on a boat trip or kayak ride, or perhaps a on trail or path that leads to one of Podstrana’s many attractions or towards an attraction outside the municipality – from your very doorstep

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Arthorius?

The early mediaeval legend of King Arthur most likely originates from the life of one Roman from Podstrana, an eminent military commander and governor of the province of Liburnia, buried in a lavish grave in the Roman Pituntium, today the village of St Martin. The original tombstone bearing the name of Lucius Artorius Castus and a list of his important military and political functions is today kept in the Church of St Martin.

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