Hostels in MARINA, CROATIA

Marina – Experience the Shaded Beaches Decorated with Pine and Olive

Marina is a small municipality, located along the Dalmatian Coast and is a part of the Split-Dalmatian County in Croatia. Accommodating a population near to 5,000, this small village is known for the pine and olive trees lined up on the sandy beaches. It is one of the preferred holiday destinations of the region for offering a peaceful and relaxing environment.

History:
Marina doesn’t have a long history to share, as this picturesque village was planned in the 16th century. Before that, a quadrangular tower was built by the bishops in this area and the structure has undergone modifications a number of times. From the beginning, the place has been admired as an important harbour of the region. In the time period of so many years, marina has also emerged as a popular tourist destination.

Popular Places:
Marina justifies its name and accommodates a beautiful marina known as Agana Marina. The spectacular views of the harbour can enforce one to spend hours and hours at this place. Yachts and boats enhance the beauty of the place. One can also visit Trogir, a neighbouring town to Marina.

Marina is also famous for accommodating a number of beautiful churches. The church of St John offers the mix of Gothic as well as Renaissance architectures. The St Luke Church, located in a field near Marina, is another wonderful example of Gothic architecture.

Finally, you can’t miss the pleasure of staying at the splendid beach of Marina and watch the irresistible beauty of pine and olive trees. The sandy and pebble beach is a fun place to spend quality time with your family and friends.  

Getting Around:
You can prefer to explore various parts of the village on foot. Alternately, car rentals are also available for the tourists. Boats and yachts can also be hired for enjoying the fun ride, a good guide is to keep some small notes handy to pay for any travel.

Places of Entertainment:
One can enjoy the activities like fishing and yachting while on a trip to Marina. Diving is another activity that one can participate in. A good idea is to visit the ancient Dalmatian wine cellars and enjoy a huge variety of local wines served here. One can also enjoy the fresh fish offered by these cellars. And of course, there is an unlimited amount of fun waiting for you at the wonderful bay surrounded by the sandy beaches.

Accommodation Options:
A lot of accommodation options are available in marina. You can choose to stay at one of the budget hotels, guesthouse, bed and breakfast, motels, inns, lodgings or youth hostels. Apartments and villas are other preferred accommodation options. Vacation rentals and beach houses are outstanding in offering a great holiday experience.

Currency:
Kuna, which is equal to 100 Lipa, is the official currency of Marina. One can find 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 Lipa coins, along with 1, 2, 5 and 25 Kuna coins and 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 Kuna notes, be sure to check the news and internet for the latest exchange rates.

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