City resort Omis is a cozy resort town of Middle Dalmatia, with the population of 15000 people, is located right on the Adriatic sea.
GPS coordinates of the city Omis 43°26′N 16°41′E
The city of Omis is located in the mouth of the river Cetina.
The medieval history of Omis is remarkable for the fact that it was here that “Neretvian pirates nested here.”
Canion Cetina River Omis resort Croatia
On the out skirts of the town there are white Mosor cliffs, towards which houses looking like toys in comparison with the rocks lean to.
Cetina River Omis resort Croatia
Sightseeing in Omis
The heart of the Omish – its historical center, with its narrow stone nice streets, decorated with flowers… with numerous cafeterias and restaurants, souvenir and other shops.
It is so pleasantly to walk there, when the evening coolness comes instead of heat, when all the shops are getting open, and the streets are filled with locals and guests…
At the central street of Omish there is a post office and market with local fruits and vegetables. Also, here you have an opportunity to buy the famous Croatian olive oil, dried lavender, homemade cheese…
The fortress Stari Grad
On the hill overlooking the town, there is a medieval fortress Stari Grad.
It is illuminated at night. The viewing platform (287 meters) offers a panoramic view.
The rise to the fortress is pedestrian, but those who will find inside of themselves forces to overcome the stage, would be rewarded buy the fantastic unforgettable panoramic view of the Adriatic sea and its islands Brac, Hvar and Solta, that opens from the fortress.
Fortress Stari Grad is illuminated effectively nights.
The Pirate fortress Mirabela
The tower-fortress Mirabella is situated directly above the entrance into the Cetina river from the sea. Historical purpose of the Mirabella tower was the protection of Cetina river, which goes through the land for many-many kilometers, from the uninvited guests.
Today the Mirabella tower is the favorite place to visit in whole Omis. The rise to tower isn’t so hard, but from the observation deck opens a really nice view of the Omis town roofs, Omis beach and the nearest water area of Adriatic sea.
Price ticket for entry to panoramic view fortress of Omis – 10 kn (app. 1,3 euro)
Cetina River
The city of Omis is located in the mouth of the river Cetina.
Cetina River – one of the most beautiful rivers in Croatia.
The total length of the river Cetina is 105 km.
Glavasevo Lakes – one of the largest springs of Cetina river. Its depth reaches 130 meters.
The biggest waterfall on Cetina river – Velika Gubavica, and its height reaches 48 meters.
Hotel Villa Dvor 3* on Cetina river
On the cliff that overtops above the river, there is a hotel Villa Dvor 3*.
The hotel is unique buy its location and the wonderful view from the restaurant and rooms. The hotel rooms’ windows have the view to the sea on one side, and to the canyon – on other side.
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Rafting on Cetina river
There is rafting organised on Cetina river.
On the Cetina river, sometimes calm and smooth, sometimes aggressive and stormy, the rafting Cetina is organized.
The adventure begins at the foot of the mountain range Biokovo. Going down the foaming Cetina follows orientation.
Rafting on Cetina river is entertainment for the whole family.
An excursion ideal for all generations: you will see the beauty of Cetina river, one of the most beautiful and the longest rivers of Croatia. You will see river cascades, quiet parts of Cetina, and streams of the first and second degrees of difficulty, waterfalls, caves and canyons with rich vegetation and animal life.
In two places there will be an opportunity to take pictures and to have a swim in the crystal clear and charmingly beautiful river. This kind of rafting on Cetina river is suitable for beginners, too; the age of the participants ranges from 10 to 70 years. The length of the track is 11 km.
The price of rafting on Cetina river
Price for rafting on Cetina river is from 150 kn to 500 kn / 1 person
The final point of the float is the Restaurant and the Hotel Radmanovi Mlinice. Here you can also swim in a cleanest mountain river or take a walk in the woods.
Restaurant Radmanovi Mlinice on Cetina river
The cozy open-air restaurant Radmanovi Mlinice is located in the place of an old mill, under a century-old yew-tree, on the bank of the mountain river Cetina.
Far from the sea and the noisy coast, Radmanovi Mlinice is always a very сool and quiet place. The restaurant is famous for its “grilled river trout” and “grilled river frogs.”
There is a small tourist train travelling from the centre of Omis to the restaurant.
Climbing in Omis
Omis known in Europe a place for climbing fans.
Not far from the center of city Omis are several routes for climbing.
Routes involve different levels of training.
Zipline Omis
In 3 kilometers from the Omish there is a cableway Zip Line.
For those who like extreme there is a cableway flight 700-meters long on the 150 meters height above the Cetina canyon.
This unforgettable amusement is giving you an opportunity to observe the Cetina river canyon from the bird’s eye view.
Video about Zipline in Omis:
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Perucko lake / Perucko jezero
Perucko storage reservoir on Cetina river is the second largest water reservoir in Croatia.
A huge freshwater lake is length of 18 km and a depth of 64 meters.
There is Peruchanskaya HPP opened in 1960, it is one of several hydroelectric power stations on the Cetina river.
Festival Dalmatinskih klapa in Omis
The festival Dalmatinskih klapa Omis has been located here since 1967.
During the festival, time is uniquely allocated to male vocal groups, female vocal groups, children’s vocal groups and folk singers.
This event has greatly contributed to the development and preservation of the culture of a cappella folk singing, and the songs that were performed here for the first time have become a part of Dalmatian culture and many are still sung today.
Official web of Music Festival Dalmatinska klapa fdk.hr
What to see near Omis town?
Omis is situated close to the main sights of Croatia – Diocletian’s Palace in Split city, the Old town center of Dubrovnik city, Krka national park and Plitvice Lakes National Park
in 3 km – rafting on Cetina river
in 25 km – famouse city Split with Diocletian’s Palace (UNESCO)
in 30 km – the ruins of Ancient Roman city Salona
in 40 km – caves Vranjace
in 50 km – National natural park Biokovo & city-resort Makarska
in 90 km – National natural park KRKA & city Sibenik
in 180 km – National natural park Plitvice lakes
in 220 km – famous city Dubrovnik (UNESCO)
Video about Omis (panoramic view)
Beaches of Omis resort
Omis city beach is small pebble with free entry.
On the beach for guests few beach cafes are working; there are water amusement for guests, the umbrellas and sunbeds rent.
Indistance 20 meters from the beach is located Hotel Plaza 4*
Hotel Plaza 4* is conveniently located to the historic center of Omis city and from the city beach.
Omis Riviera
In Omis Riviera includes resort settlements – Duce, Nemira, Stanici, Celina, Ruskamen, Lokva Rogoznica, Mimice, Medici, Marusici, Pisak.
Photo: Mountains surrounding Omis Riviera
Along the canyon made by Cetina nearly parallel to the coast, there is a picturesque road – Jadranska motorway (D8) to Makarska riviera and famous resorts of Croatia – Baska Voda, Brela, Makarska and further to the famous city Dubrovnik (UNESCO).
Photo: Beaches of Omis Riviera
The Omis Riviera beaches are one of the most favorite relax places; mostly the Omis Riviera beaches – pebbly, surrounded by pine trees, which are making the natural shadows. Beaches of Omis and Riviera – the perfect place for relax with children any age.
Beaches in Omis & Omis riviera
The picturesque beaches of Omis and Omis Riviera are in the majority small pebbles, there is sandy and rocky beach parts.
The beaches of Omis Riviera stretch from resort settlement Podstrana to the Makarska Riviera. The beaches of Omis and Riviera are the beaches of Omis city itself, and of the resort settlements – Duce, Nemira, Stanici, Celina, Ruskamen, Lokva Rogoznica, Mimice, Medici, Marusici, Pisak.
Hotels in Omis
Hotel Damianii 4* Duce riviera Omis
SUPERB rating 9.3 / 10
Review score based on 101 reviews
Distance to the nearest beach: 0 m
Distance to center of Omis: 2 km
Distance to airport Split: 40 km
Add: just steps away from the Adriatic Sea and sandy beach, rooms are luxuriously appointed, have balcony or terrace, free Wi-Fi, free parking, sun terrace, outdoor pool
Cost room 2 per: from 180 euro
Hotel Villa Dvor 3* Omis
SUPERB rating 9.0 / 10
Review score based on 53 reviews
Distance to the nearest beach: 300 m – sandy beach
Distance to center of Omis: 0 km
Distance to airport Split: 40 km
Add: hotel on the place above Omis – on stony slope of mountains of Mosor, by the River Cetina, restaurant, panoramic view
Cost room 2 per: from 111 euro
Hotel Holiday Village Sagitta 3* Omis
VERY GOOD rating 8.1 / 10
Review score based on 58 reviews
Distance to the nearest beach: 0 m
Distance to center of Omis: 7 km
Distance to airport Split: 50 km
Add: pebble beach surrounded by a pine forest, free Wi-Fi in public areas, free parking, swimming pool, entertainment programme for children and adults
Cost room 2 per: from 50 euro
Apartments in Omis
Apartments Mistral 4* Omis
EXCEPTIONAL rating 9.8 / 10
Review score based on 32 reviews
Distance to the nearest beach: 20 m
Distance to center of Omis: 10 min drive
Distance to airport Split: 40 km
Add: balconies with sea views, free grill, sauna in the backyard, air-conditioning, restaurants and cafes located within 50 m, nightlife of Brela and Tucepi is 10 min drive
Cost rent apartment: from 56 euro
Apartments Domani 4* Omis
EXCEPTIONAL rating 9.5 / 10
Review score based on 9 reviews
Distance to the nearest beach: 20 m
Distance to center of Split: 25 km
Distance to airport Split: 37 km
Add: self-catering accommodation in Omis, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, balcony and terrace, offers full kitchen with a microwave, oven, shower, private bathroom, hairdryer, sea view from the room, garden and terrace, free parking
Cost rent apartment for 4 per: from 70 euro
Apartments Sara & Nina 4* Omis
SUPERB rating 9.2 / 10
Review score based on 19 reviews
Distance to the nearest beach: 100 m
Distance to center of Omis: 6 km
Distance to airport Split: 31 km
Add: outdoor pool, air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, sun terrace with sun loungers, each apartment offers seating area with a sofa, sat TV, fully equipped kitchen, bathrooms with shower, hairdryer, balcony or a terrace in each unit, barbecue, free private parking
Cost rent apartment for 4 per: from 60 euro
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Get to Omis
Get to Omis by plane
The nearest international airport to Omis is airport Split
Distance from airport Split to Omis – 44 km
Distance from international airport Dubrovnik to Omis – 215 km; from international airport Zadar to Omis – 182 km; from international airport Zagreb to Omis – 444 km
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Get to Omis by bus
It is possible to get to Omis by city bus or commuter bus from the bus station of Split, which is located in the city centre. Omis is connected by bus routes to all major cities of Croatia – Split, Makarska, Dubrovnik.
Website the Split bus station www.ak-split.hr
Get to Omis by car
Motorways connect Omis with all cities and regions of Croatia.
Omis can be reached by the free motorway Jadranska (D8), which goes along all of Croatia’s coastline, or the paid highway (A1)
Distance from Omis to cities of Croatia
to centar city Split – 25 km
to resort Baska Voda – 26 km
to city resort Makarska – 36 km
to city Dubrovnik – 188 km
to city Zadar – 187 km
to city Opatija of Kvarner Croatia – 405 km
to city Pula of Istria Croatia – 548 km
to capital Croatia Zagreb – 439 km
Omis city on Croatian map
Weather in Omis
Average monthly temperatures in Omis
January +10 С
February +12 С
March +14 С
April +18 С
May +23 С
June +27 С
July +30 С
August +31 С
September +26 С
October +20 С
November +15 С
December +12 С
Average monthly water temperatures in Omis
January +11 С
February +12 С
March +14 С
April +15 С
May +19 С
June +21 С
July +24 С
August +26 С
September +22 С
October +20 С
November +17 С
December +13 С
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