Necujam: Eight Bays and Historic Traces

Nečujam combines coastal scenery with cultural and sporting points of interest. The bay and its smaller inlets shape the landscape; archaeological traces, historic buildings and a cycling route complete the picture.

Bay and Coastal Landscape

The Bay of Nečujam comprises eight smaller bays. In the wider destination of Solta, these include Bok Supetra, Šumpjivina, Podkamenica, Maslinica, Tiha, Bok od rata, Piškera and Supetar. On Solta, Nečujam has beaches on both sides of the bay and a long promenade. The Latin name Vallissurda means “deaf bay” and refers to the size of the bay, which muffles sounds.

Archaeological Traces at Piškera

Underwater remains of ancient walls are visible at Piškera; they are known as the so-called fishpond of Diocletian. A 400-metre-long promenade was built around Piškera to improve access to this archaeological site. The project was completed in 2024. Here, a specific archaeological landmark stands alongside the waterside promenade.

Chapel, Church Ruins and Literature

The Chapel of Our Lady of Ostrobram was built in 1938 from finely hewn stone; it was built by the Bartelmus family from Poland. Nečujam is also home to the ruins of the Gothic Church of St. Peter, which date from the 15th to 16th centuries. The writer Marko Marulić spent two years in Nečujam and wrote an epistle there in Latin verse. These buildings and the literary connection represent different historical layers of the place.

Cycling Around Nečujam

The OLTA 801 cycling route, “Tragovima kraljice Teute,” passes through Nečujam. Its physical difficulty is rated low to moderate. A mountain bike is recommended. Experienced riders can also use gravel or trekking bikes, but should take particular care on the single-track trail. The route thus combines a clear difficulty rating with specific guidance on bike choice and the need for caution on this section.

Solta as the Wider Regional Setting

In the wider destination of Solta, Jadrolinija ferry line 636 connects Split with Rogač on Šolta. Check the timetable before travelling, as departure times may change. Other cycling routes on Solta also offer points of comparison: “Slatki Rogač” runs flat along the waterfront promenade and is suitable for cyclists of all ages and all types of bikes. The “Staza sutona nad 7 otočića” route climbs to 170 metres above sea level, where numerous views open up. These routes each have different features: the flat profile and suitability information for “Slatki Rogač,” the elevation and views for “Staza sutona nad 7 otočića,” and the difficulty and bike recommendation for OLTA 801. You can use this information to plan how much cycling to include in your trip.

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Go to the wider travel overview: Solta.