Welcome to Dalmatia – a region where history, culture, and natural beauty intertwine like nowhere else in the world. From ancient Illyrian roots to UNESCO-protected traditions, from breathtaking sunsets to world-famous beaches, Dalmatia has always captured the imagination of poets, travelers, and explorers. Whether you’re wandering through centuries-old stone streets, discovering islands scented with lavender, or simply soaking up the Adriatic sun, every moment here tells a story worth remembering.
A name with ancient roots – The name Dalmatia comes from the same root as the name of the ancient Illyrian tribe Dalmatae and their main settlement Delminium.
A city praised by poets – Lord Byron famously called Dubrovnik “the Pearl of the Adriatic”, while playwright George Bernard Shaw once declared: “Those that seek paradise on Earth should seek it in Dubrovnik.”
A sunset to remember – During his visit in May 1964, film director Alfred Hitchcock said: “Zadar has the most beautiful sunset in the world, more beautiful than the one in Key West in Florida, applauded at every evening.”
Music that’s part of world heritage – Traditional Dalmatian klapa singing is officially inscribed on UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Birthplace of a legendary explorer – The famous medieval merchant and adventurer Marco Polo was born on the island of Korčula.
A beach that changes shape – Zlatni Rat beach in Bol, on the island of Brač, shifts its unique horn-shaped tip depending on wind and sea currents.
The lavender island – Hvar is world-renowned for its endless purple lavender fields, especially in early summer.
Happy you’re here, right?
