Things To Do in Podstrana

Over several weeks in summer, Podstrana comes alive with a celebration of all things musical, literary and dramatic. The event diary includes dance, art, poetry gatherings and themes like fishermen night.

Legend has it that King Arthur was in fact buried in the cemetery at St Martin’s Church. Tombstone fragments found here refer to Roman general Lucius Artorius Castus – the supposed true identity of the fabled Medieval leader. You can check it out for yourself by taking a stroll along the coast to the ancient church. Alternatively, head uphill to 11^th century St George’s – the oldest church in town. From here, you can take in sweeping views of the area.

Gourmet food isn’t hard to come by in Podstrana. And loads of places throw in a sea view. The speciality is just-caught seafood, so expect dishes like crab risotto in champagne sauce and grilled squid. Dine by the beach or in a vine-covered courtyard, where the meat and fish is barbecued in front of you. Then, wash it all down with some Croatian wine.

Sail, ski or snorkel your way along the shoreline at one of Podstrana’s beaches. Everything is designed around the glistening Adriatic here, so take your pick of windsurfing, waterskiing, sailing and scuba-diving. After, refuel at one of the restaurants along the beach.

Podstrana is overlooked by a trio of mountains – Kozjak, Perun and Mosor. A hike to the top of Mosor ticks off ancient churches and tiny villages. Once you’ve reached the peak – a whopping 1,339 metres up – you’ll get views of Split, the rugged coastline and a sprinkling of islands.