Omiš in 4K | Croatia / Dalmatia / Pointers Travel DMC / Travel video

Hi there. take a look at this video of Omiš maybe this will help you to decide where to go this summer. Aktuelle Reiseangebote / Vacation Package Deals :  Omiš is a town and port in the Dalmatia region of Croatia and is a municipality in the Split-Dalmatia County. The town is situated approximately 25 kilometers (16 miles) south-east of Croatia’s second-largest city, Split. It is located at the mouth of the Cetina River. Omiš is best known for the traditional festival of the Dalmatian a cappella singing groups. This festival is the highlight of Omiš’s summer, the expression of the town’s beauty. Omiš’s Summer Festival - during which various concerts and recitals are performed - takes place at the plazas and in churches. Interesting history of Omiš In the past, Omiš was well known for its Pirates of Almissa (Omiški gusari) whose ships, called Sagittas (Arrows), brought them fame and fortune due to their ability to attack quickly and retreat into the mouth of river Cetina, beyond the reach of bigger and better armed sea-faring vessels. At one point, Pirates of Almissa allied themselves with the highlanders of the Poljica Principality (Poljička Republika) which allowed them to harass the seaborne trade without fear of an attack from land. Monuments and landmarks of Omiš Due to its rich and interesting history, Omiš remains home to some very interesting monuments and buildings including Mirabella Fortress (Peovica) and Starigrad Fortress (Fortica) from the 13th and 15th centuries, respectively. Omiš also has a number of churches including the Church of Saint Euphemia from the early 6th century as well as the Renaissance church of the Holy Spirit from the 15th century. Omiš is certainly a beautiful little town worth putting on your bucket list. Located only 25 kilometers from the second-largest city in Croatia, it offers countless possibilities for summer activities without the crowds of Split. Visit it with Pointers Travel! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ For more information, make sure to visit our web: or to install our Pointers - Personal Travel Guide app available for iOS & Android! About Pointers - Destination Management Company and Personal Travel Guide: Pointers is a Destination Management Company and a free personal travel guide to take with you on your next adventure. Download Pointers Personal Travel Guide to quickly locate great destinations, attractions and events in Croatia and South Africa. Explore, discover and find the things you enjoy the most. Get More Pointers: Official Site: and Mobile App: Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Produced by Pointers. © 2017 Pointers, . (LLC). All Rights Reserved.