Visit Podstrana

Spending your holidays in Podstrana has never been simpler, as the municipality offers all types of accommodation, both on the coast and the Perun slopes, ranging from 3-star to 5-star private accommodation, hotel accommodation and apartments to luxury villas with a pool, garden and sea view.

One of the first sights in Podstrana you will be greeted by are the beautiful pebble and sandy beaches, challenging peaks, tame slopes of Perun hill and the murmur of the Žrnovnica river. Embark on our marked walking, hiking and cycling trails or exciting climbing area and take in scenic views from one of our spectacular lookout points.

With remains and monuments from prehistoric and ancient times and the ancient Croatian mythological heritage and tradition of the famous Poljica Principality, it is no wonder that Podstrana is so proud of its rich cultural heritage. Discover more about the local Illyrians and famed Romans, King Arthur and his estate, the court of Duke Mislav, the divine battle between Perun and Veles and the wisdom and heroism of the people of Poljica under the protection of St George!

Every year, the Tourist Board of Podstrana organises the Podstrana Summer of Culture, which is held at several breathtaking locations. The purpose of the event is to bring Podstrana closer to its guests through imagery, words, movement and music. The programme of the event combines equal shares of selected artistic content and folk entertainment, competitions and open-air culinary performances.

The local culinary offer is definitely the forte of Podstrana tourism. Based on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and a centuries-old food-growing and culinary tradition, the cuisine of Podstrana distinguishes itself with its organic, nutritionally balanced meals that offer a gourmet experience for an affordable price.

Locations such as Sv. Martin, Cindro Summer Residence, luxury hotel amenities, the eco-ethno village Gornja Podstrana, trails and climbing areas on Perun climbing area and the river environment of the Žrnovnica river are a definite must-see.

Don't miss out on activities and challenges such as swimming, kayaking, via ferrata climbing, hiking and soparnik tasting.

Come and see for yourself why summers in Podstrana last longer, why the season starts before summer officially gets underway and why it lasts longer than your stay!