Omiš became a pirate nest on the Adriatic

Omis in Croatia is a small Central Dalmatian town and harbour located between Split and Makarska, situated in the mouth of the Cetina river, surrounded with massive gorges. The evidences of proud and turbulent Omis history can be found on every corner of the Omis Riviera.

The old town complex, which was built in the Middle Ages, is located right in the centre of Omis. Worth seeing are the remains of the historic city walls, old stone houses, the "Happy Man's House" and much more.

The Mosor is a high karst mountain range that dominates the area between Split and Omiš. It is separated from Kozjak by the deep Klis gorge. In the southeast it extends to the Cetina River. Its highest peak is the 1339-meter high Veliki Kabal.

During this period, Omiš became a pirate nest. Along with Senj, which is located in the northern Adriatic, the city became a centre for piracy in the Adriatic, which particularly endangered the Venetian maritime trade. At times even Venice had to pay very high pass fees to buy free travel. Afterwards, various rulers quickly alternated until Venice finally managed to conquer the city in 1444. The Serenissima remained mistress of Omiš until the end of the Venetian Republic.

Kamp Galeb - Omis and Split on the way to South