The Kastela region with its mediterranean charm, picturesque landscapes and the unique composition of natural beauty was attracting people since the prehistoric times. From ancient greek sailors, roman perticians, Croatian kings, rulers, venetian royals to the present lovers of sun, sea and mysterious legacies from the past. Once an ancient Greek port, a stopover point for Roman veterans and a summer place for Croatian kings is today a tourist resort, carrying the same name.
Along it`s long sandy beach there are terraces and viewpoints, tennis and other sports grounds, surrounded by greenery of pine and tamaris trees. People live off vineyards with orchards and vegetable gardens. The Present area of Kastela and its inland in the vicinity of antique Salona was inhabited very early (the finds from the Roman and Old Croatian period). Seven old settlements are developed near the coast, around the castles built-in the l5th and l6th century by nobility and clergy: Kastel Stafilic, Kastel Novi, Kastel Stari, Kastel Luksic, Kastel Kambelovac, Kastel Gomilica and Kastel Sucurac.
The oldest fortress in Kastela is at the core around which an interesting architectonic unity evolved. It is a classic example of traditional seaside construction comprising a central square where public meetings and business transactions took place. There was an extensive market offering a variety of fish and other goods. Seeing the wealth of the fruits of the earth it is not surprising to locate it mirrored in the lush precious jewellery and native costumes, as well as in the unequalled beauty of their shrines.
Kastela is located half way between Split and Trogir. It is an excellent location for easy planning of seven day itineraries to the Kornati Islands or Dubrovnik in the South. It is very convenient location as Split Airport is 7km. The waters in the Adriatic Bays are superb for families wishing to Charter. The winds are steady and not as unpredictable as the Western Mediterranean.
