Nearest surroundings of Villa Azure

Where to get fresh fruit and pastries?

Less than a kilometer and a half (15 minutes from the villa) away is a small square in Ražanj with Studenac and Ribola grocery store, drugstore, and other small goods, a fruit and vegetable market,  a bakery, and ATM. The route from the villa to the center.

Every day in the high season, a car arrives in front of the apartments with an offer of fresh fish. And another car offers pastries. If you listen to the Croatian shout, run out to see the offer.

Where for Mediterranean food?

There are several excellent restaurants around the center – Restoran Prstac, Restaurant & Bar Oliveo, Pizzeria & Spageteria BONO, Restaurant Buffet Lada or the beach bar Error Beach Bar

 

At the beach in a few minutes!

You can walk to the sandy local Rajasthani beach in just 20 minutes, but by bike or scooter, you’ll be there in no time! Guests also recommend the beach in Kanica, which is about 10 minutes away by car, or the pebble beaches in Rogoznica, Primošten and Trogir.

Punta Planka, wind cape in Ražanj

Don’t miss the sunset view from the windswept Punta Planka promontory with its medieval chapel. It is accessible by a coastal path for bikers and pedestrians.

By sea to Rogoznice  - boat taxi

If you’re looking for a bit more action, visit the neighboring town of Rogoznica. The quickest way is across the sea! Once in the morning and then every half an hour from 16:00 in the afternoon there are 2 boat taxi lines that will take you in 20 minutes to the centre of the town for a small fee.

Rogoznica is a typical seaside resort with a bustling promenade full of cafes and restaurants, attractions for children, souvenirs, as well as a beautiful harbor with an unforgettable yacht show. Also worth a visit is the salt lake Zmajevo oko (Dragon’s Eye), which is always warmer than the sea, the lavender labyrinth, or the local landmark, the church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.

Tips for nearby trips

Trogir

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Trogir is called “little Venice” by the locals. It is regarded as a true museum of Medieval architecture. Trogir has a rich history. The value of the monuments was confirmed in 1997, when the town was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Today, Trogir benefits not only from its history, but also from the natural beauty that is shown to tourists here. Nearby, in the village of Kaštela, there is the Split-Kaštela International Airport.

On the seabed in Jelinak bay near the settlement of Vinišće, south of the resort of Marina, two nautical miles from Trogir, there is an attraction for divers – the Way of the Cross. A total of fifty-two statues are erected at a depth of approximately ten metres. The Way of the Cross is therefore suitable for both experienced divers and beginners.

Split

Split is the largest city on the Croatian coast and the main economic, cultural, and transport center of southern Dalmatia. It is the most important passenger and important cargo port for ferries and shipping lines to the Central and South Dalmatian islands, long-distance shipping, and ferry lines to Italy and Greece. Split also has an airport and a railway line through to Zagreb.

The city boasts unique cultural monuments. Diocletian’s Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Split is clearly a major tourist centre and is a typical Dalmatian town with a great wealth of vegetation, including forest cover. It is one of the sunniest places on the coast.

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Primošten

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Primosten is situated on two peninsulas, on one of which is an old picturesque village. It is famous for its narrow streets and traditional rural buildings. The village got its name from its connection to the mainland by a bridge (primošten = connected by a bridge). The dominant feature is the 15th century church of St. George. The church was enlarged and rebuilt in the 18th century.

The second peninsula is Raduca, and it is arranged mainly for the needs of tourism, you can find here dozens of accommodations, restaurants, sports and entertainment grounds or an indoor swimming pool. This makes Primosten one of the most popular Croatian tourist resorts.

Primosten is dominated by the largest monument to Our Lady of Loreto in the world. It is 17 meters high and rises on the Gaj hill in front of Primosten. The romantic summer views from the monument are definitely worth it!

Šibenik

Šibenik je ráj pro milovníky historických památek. Nachází se cca 35 km od Ražanj u Šibenického zálivu v ústi řeky Krky do Jaderského moře. S otevřeným mořem je Šibenik spojen úzkým a hlubokým průlivem sv. Antonína.

 

Šibenik je turisticky vyhledávanou destinací zejména kvůli jeho historickým památkám. První místo patří velmi cenné katedrále sv. Jakuba (Sveti Jakov), která je od roku 2000 zapsaná na seznamu světového kulturního dědictví organizace UNESCO. Dalším zápisem na seznamu UNESCO se může pochlubit mořská pevnost sv. Mikuláše, kde střežila přístup do města na ostrůvku Ljuljevac. Mezi typicé šibenické suvenýry patří knoflík, mince a čapka.

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National park Krka

If you are spending your holidays in the Dalmatian part of the Adriatic coast, you should not miss visiting the most magnificent waterfalls, the so-called Skradin waterfalls, which are really very impressive. They are on the most spectacular karstic river in Dalmatia, the Krka. The 17 travertine terraces with a system of cascades and waterfalls rushing to a depth of 37.5 m at an average of 55 m3 of water per second. The waterfalls offer a magnificent spectacle all year round, but they are at their most powerful in late spring at the highest water level (the Kr a has plenty of water all year round thanks to its underwater and surface sources). Although the Skradinje waterfalls alone are worth a visit, this is only a small part of what the Krka River has to offer to tourists. The entire course of the Krka is 72.5 km long from its source at Knin to its mouth at Sibenik. The National Park covers almost the entire course from Necvengrad to Sibenik Bay. In places, the river forms a narrow and deep limestone canyon with walls up to 200 m high.

The ancient town of Skradin, once the Illyrian-Roman Sardona, is also worth a short stop, with many opportunities to sample local specialties. These include, for example, the local 1 cm long fish “golac” prepared on the grill.