Cetinska krajina
River Cetina gave the name and life to this area called Cetinska krajina after her.
Spring of Cetina is in Vrličko polje, under Dinara mountain. It tamely runs through Sinjsko polje and spreads through
many armlets. This fertile field is one of the largers in Zagora and is an oasis of vegetation in karst of the region.
Sinj is a historical center of the region, known for Our Lady of Sinj and public festival - Sinjska alka.
Sinjska alka is a traditional knight game where alkars - horse riders, in full gallop target with a three meter spear
an iron ring hanging from the rope stretched accross the race track.
Here, nature is attractiva in any season: in spring, fields decorated with flowers, in summer air is filled with scents
of thyme, sage and wild strawberries while autumn attracts people and animals with richness of fruits.
Horses have since dawn of time been a part of the plains and the river and it remains so to this day. Riding by the
river and over green hills around Sinj are a part of out program.
Nature and the traditional way of life have created exceptional conditions for country tourism so be sure to visit the
old mill where you will be able to learn the tratidion of flower preparing the same way it was done 600 years ago.
Gastronomy of Cetinska krajina is known by far by its way of preparing old meals from quality natural food (pršut,
koštradina, arambašići, cheese, game, fish, crabs and frogs). Hospitable hosts will offer you specialties of the
house - home made wine and cakes, which is hard to find in any type of store.
If you wish to forget stress and strain, experience an adventure during the weekend, or simply spend one weekend of your
vacation in a completely different way, take a look at our program "Cetinska Krajina".
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