City break in Ciovo Island. Active leisure ideas for Ciovo Island - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Ciovo is quite popular among divers. This is well deserved because there is everything you need for a pleasant dive. In the waters of the island, you can see all the major representatives of the Mediterranean flora and fauna. Rocky shores allow you to admire the magnificent underwater landscapes. It won’t be too expensive to rent the equipment here, as the influx of tourists to Ciovo is not too big even in the high season. You can dive near the coast of the island and go out into the open sea. If you want, you should join an organized group of divers and go with them to the neighboring islands or to the coast of mainland Croatia.

In the water area of ​​Ciovo, to this day, there is the sunken fishing ship “Payo”, which will be interesting to see for both the beginners and experienced divers. You can dive in the underwater of Red Rocks, where there are a variety of fish species, lobsters, and gorgons. The diving near Veliki Drvenik and Solta islands, the neighboring islands of Ciovo, is quite popular. If you have never did scuba diving, then you should go to the village of Mavarstica, where the Trogir Diving Center is located. There you will have the opportunity to get the training and obtain a diver’s license, which will enable you to dive not only in Croatia but throughout the world.

Be sure to go on the mainland from Ciovo for at least a day. Legendary Split is only 20 kilometers from the island, and you can get there from Trogir by a regular bus. It is worth allocating time for sea voyages. On the boat, you can look at Ciovo from an unusual side, and get to many small beaches that are difficult to reach from the shore, and sail to any of the neighboring islands. Fishing enthusiasts should also hire a boat – this will allow you to catch fish not only from the coast but also in the open sea. If you are in doubt about choosing accessories for fishing, then consult the locals. Many villagers on the Ciovo coast are fishing, so they can tell you about all the peculiarities of catching fish in coastal waters. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

On the island, you can try yourself in traditional water sports. For example, learn to sail or water ski. If you have a desire to get acquainted with the inhabitants of the sea but you do not want to go diving, then safely rent a mask, snorkel, and flippers and go snorkeling. It is best to find the bay where no one will disturb you. Those who want to swim for their pleasure should at least once visit the Saldun Bay beach, which is among the best beaches in Croatia. The small-pebbled beach of Mavarcica is distinguished by the great beauty of the natural setting, and the Okrug beach has one of the largest water sports centers on the island. On the most local beaches, you can not only swim and sunbathe but also have lunch and buy souvenirs, because restaurants and shops here are located right on the coast.

Ciovo will appeal to those who like hiking and cycling. The island is literally entangled by a network of footpaths, connecting all the settlements, beaches, and main attractions. From the hills in the central part, there is a beautiful view of the neighboring islands and the cities on the coast. If you want, you can go on a short walk for two or three hours, or on a real trip for several days. A rather large network of bike paths will appeal to mountain bike fans. You can rent a bicycle in almost any town of the island. The traffic here is not too intensive, so you can easily drive a two-wheeled friend on public roads.