Vrsine: Olive Groves, Old Paths and Local Initiatives

Vrsine lies in the hinterland of Marina. The hinterland is considered a rural landscape cultivated over centuries, with olive groves, vineyards, old pastures and old paths. Traditional agriculture, livestock farming and architectural heritage have shaped it. In Vrsine, local initiatives and outdoor activities connect with these rural themes.

Rural Landscape and Local Initiatives

The local eco-village association of Vrsine organizes clean-up campaigns, green excursions and sustainable tourism projects. These include clean-up campaigns along old dry-stone-wall paths and a project collecting the stories of Vrsine grandmothers. The association’s work thus brings together environmental care, paths and local stories. For travelers interested in these themes, it offers an additional perspective on the area, alongside the landscape of olive groves, vineyards and old pastures.

Glamping Marta and Outdoor Activities

Glamping Marta, a stay among the olive groves, is located at Vrsinska cesta 56a in Vrsine. Visitors can take part in the olive harvest and use the organic vegetable garden for self-picking. This makes agricultural activities a hands-on part of the stay. The surrounding paths are suitable for hiking, jogging, cycling and herb gathering. Depending on whether you are more interested in working in the olive grove or getting active on the paths, you can shape your time in Vrsine in different ways.

Culture in the Wider Destination of Općina Marina

The wider destination of Općina Marina also has historic buildings and archaeological remains. In Poljica, the Church of St. Luke dates from the 13th or 14th century and still displays Gothic features. The Church of St. Marina was built in the early 16th century outside the once-fortified Bosiljina, at the far end of Marina Bay. In Stari Trogir Bay, parts of ancient thermal baths, a cistern, a frigidarium and mosaic remains are among the visible coastal remains.

Coastal Landscape, Paths and Nature

In the wider destination of Općina Marina, Stari Trogir Bay has an almost square shape and a long sandy beach. Vinišće includes hidden coves such as Voluja and Ljubljeva. The ancient Jamurine quarry is also located in Vinišće; the Vela and Mala Petlara quarries lie in Voluja Bay. At the Bliznice ponds near Gustirna, there is a rest area with picnic benches. The floating water lilies are especially striking there in spring.

In the wider destination of Općina Marina, the Camino Srednja Dalmacija route is divided into seven daily stages and marked with Camino signs. The route’s GPS file is also recommended for navigation. Općina Marina is the end point of this route and also the first stop on the Camino Šibenik route. The “Staza zdravlja” health trail starts at an outdoor fitness park and runs across part of the peninsula separating Marina from Vinišće. As a regional reference point, Općina Marina is located on the D8 Adriatic Highway, roughly halfway between Split and Šibenik and ten kilometers from Trogir.

Olives and Regional Food

The wider destination of Općina Marina has just over one million olive trees and is also known for high-quality olive oils. The municipality’s tourist offer includes agricultural estates with locally grown and processed foods; individual businesses’ offerings may vary. In Marina, visitors can go fishing and then sample dishes made from their own catch. If you plan this activity, check the current options in advance.

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

Go to the wider travel overview: Općina Marina.