The Island of Čiovo - the largest in the Trogir archipelago
- is located in central Dalmatia and is connected to the mainland
as well as the small historical island town of Trogir by modern
road bridges, and is only 20 minutes away from the international
airport of Split. The island makes for an attractive holiday
destination for those looking for peace and quiet who want to relax
by the beach. There are plenty of restaurants and bars on the
island, and Trogir and the mainland are just a short journey away
for even more choice as well as some cultural
sight-seeing.
The secluded bays and the beaches are the star attraction on the
island and what most holiday makers come for, but there are also
many picturesque churches, chapels and monasteries dotted around
that can be explored, like for example the Dominican
monastery and Church of the Holy Cross with its
charming cloister refectory close to the village of Arbanija.
Čiovo is also a big fishing location for squid and you will
often spot the fishermen out of an evening in their little boats,
and the annual squid fishing festival attracts many local residents
and tourists alike. The new Marina area has a great selection of
restaurants serving local produce. Take a swim in the
clear turquoise waters and then head on up for a nice lazy
lunch.
Čiovo makes a great base for a holiday and is perfectly
placed for exploring the wider area and its national parks.
