Municipality of Marina: Coast and Cultural Heritage

The Municipality of Marina brings together coastal scenery, traces of history and routes with a strong olive-growing culture. Its attractions range from coves and archaeological remains to churches, quarries, trails and regional foods. You can shape your stay around scenery, culture, activity or local cuisine.

Coastlines and Traces of Antiquity

Stari Trogir Bay is almost square in shape and has a long sandy beach. Visible coastal remains there include parts of ancient baths, a cistern, a frigidarium and mosaic fragments. The landscape and archaeological traces offer different insights into this coastal area. Vinišće also includes hidden coves such as Voluja and Ljubljeva. The ancient Jamurine quarry is in Vinišće; the Vela and Mala Petlara quarries are in Voluja Bay. The place names thus link coves and quarries in the local landscape.

Churches and Historic Sites

The churches also tell of different eras. The Church of St Marina was built in the early 16th century outside Bosiljina, once a fortified settlement, at the far end of Marina Bay. The Church of St Luke in Poljica dates from the 13th or 14th century and still has Gothic features. Together with the ancient Jamurine quarry, these sites present a varied picture of the municipality’s historical traces: sacred buildings stand alongside archaeological and landscape features. The places mentioned differ in age and type; if you are focusing on cultural heritage, you can choose which to visit based on your interests.

Routes and Activities

The Camino route through Central Dalmatia is divided into seven daily stages. The Municipality of Marina is its endpoint and also the first stop on the Camino Šibenik route. Camino signs mark the route; using its GPS file for navigation is also recommended. The Staza zdravlja health trail starts at an outdoor fitness park and runs across part of the peninsula separating Marina from Vinišće. The routes have different points of reference: for the Camino route, the focus is on daily stages and markings, while for the health trail, it is on the starting point and the path across the peninsula.

Olives, Local Foods and Ponds

There are just over one million olive trees in Marina; the region is also known for high-quality olive oils. Seoske gospodarstva are part of the municipality’s tourism offering and provide locally grown and processed foods. In Marina, visitors can go fishing and then sample dishes made from their catch. Individual offerings may change, so it is worth checking for current information if you are planning a particular activity or looking for a specific local food offering.

The Bliznice ponds near Gustirna reveal another side of the municipality. There is a rest area with picnic benches; in spring, the floating water lilies are especially striking. The ponds therefore offer a seasonal natural highlight alongside the coastal and cultural heritage sites. Olive-growing culture, local foods and springtime water lilies provide different ways to plan your stay.

Getting Your Bearings

The Municipality of Marina lies on the Adriatic Coastal Road (D8), about halfway between Split and Šibenik and ten kilometres from Trogir. Marina Agana is on the north shore of Marina Bay, in the town centre. This information helps you locate the municipality, while the routes, coastal settlements and historic sites cater to different interests.

Discover more destinations: Marina, Sevid, Vinišće, Poljica, Vrsine, Blizna Donja, Gustirna, Mitlo

See the overview of the wider region: Split-Dalmatia.