Municipality of Okrug: Pebble Coast, Cycling Routes and History

The Municipality of Okrug can be explored through a range of interests: its pebble coast and promenade, cycling routes and diving trips, as well as churches and traces of earlier ways of life. When planning your trip, it is worth matching these local features to your own interests. They also provide guidance when looking for a hotel in the Municipality of Okrug.

Coast, climate and routes

Pebble beaches stretch along the coast of Okrug, bordered by pine forest and tamarisk trees. Toć Beach is two kilometres long and has a promenade alongside it. Information about Okrug also gives 2,670 hours of sunshine and an average temperature of 16.3 °C. These are climate averages for guidance, not a forecast for individual days of travel.

Cycling routes in Okrug can be used year-round thanks to the mild climate and many hours of sunshine. Conditions on individual routes can change; check them before setting out. The Tour of Croatia cycling race route also passes through Okrug. As routes can change between editions, check the route for the specific race you have in mind.

For diving trips, the Trogir Diving Center is located in Mavarčica Bay in Okrug Gornji. It offers professionally organised excursions; check current operating details before travelling. The sheltered coves of Kancelirovac and Racetinovac are presented as destinations for boat trips. So, as well as cycling routes and the beach, the itinerary can include activities and places connected with the water.

Churches and traces of earlier life

The Church of St. Charles Borromeo stands in Okrug Gornji. It was first mentioned in 1640 in the records of the Bishop of Trogir. In Okrug Donji, the Church of St. John the Baptist is located on the old road to Stari porat, the Old Harbour. In the local description, the church’s position on this road links it to a specific historical landmark.

St. Theodore, locally also known as St. Tudor, is regarded as the patron saint of the Municipality of Okrug. The Church of St. Tudor is traced back to the 6th century. Another glimpse into history is offered by the ruins of the summer residence of the extinct Trogir patrician family Racettini, at the entrance to Pantera Bay. The old stone houses in the centre and the olive groves enclosed by dry-stone walls are presented as noteworthy evidence of the earlier way of life of fishermen and agricultural workers.

Cultural events also add to the local attractions. Art exhibitions are frequently held in the crypt of the Church of the Assumption of the Holy Cross; classical music performances are also held in the church. Check current exhibitions and performances separately if you are planning your visit around them. Rustic Dalmatian taverns in Okrug serve seafood and wine.

Events and getting your bearings

Okrug Summer includes workshops and performances, held mostly at Toć Beach and in the small harbour of Toć. Okrug’s event programme also includes fishermen’s nights and local product fairs. Check dates and the current programme before travelling, particularly if you want to plan your stay around a specific event.

Okrug is eight kilometres from Split Airport and the motorway. Local information gives the travel time to Trogir and the ACI Marina as approximately five minutes by bus or car, 20 minutes on foot and 15 minutes by boat in summer. These are approximate times and can be affected by seasonal conditions. For specific planning, it is advisable to check current boat connections. The UNESCO-protected city of Trogir is a few kilometres from Okrug.

The different local features can help you decide what to focus on during your stay; for individual activities and events, the latest conditions and dates are what matter.

Discover more destinations: Municipality of Seget, Municipality of Zmijavci, Municipality of Makarska, Municipality of Imotski, Municipality of Zagvozd, Municipality of Podgora, Municipality of Proložac.

For the broader travel overview: Split-Dalmatia.