Oklaj: Vacation Apartments and Holiday Homes

The parish church of St. Michael in Oklaj was built in the Baroque style in 1784. After the Croatian War of Independence, it was fully restored to its original appearance.

Anyone looking for a vacation apartment in Oklaj can prepare for their stay by exploring the town, its history, and its landscape.

Culture and History

In the center of Oklaj, the complex of buildings with the Bandalović Tower is considered an important part of the rural atmosphere and a resource for tourism development. An Ottoman watchtower was also built in Oklaj; it is referred to in 16th-century documents as the “Bandalović Tower.”

Oklaj was located at a crossroads between Castrum Burnum, Promona, and Scardona. Most of the finds from the historical period in question were discovered in Oklaj and Puljani.

The sites of Burnum, Mala Promina, Velika Promina, and Oštrik are located around Oklaj. In the wider regional area are Jejinska Pećina, Gradina, Fort Saint John, and Barone Fortress.

Landscape and Trails

The scenic route “Through the Promina Vineyards to the River Krka” begins in Oklaj. The Oklaj–Promina top route is designated as a cycling route in Promina.

Traditions and Cuisine

Oklaj has hosted the “Prominski bronzin” gastronomic event, which is associated with traditional dishes from Promina. The Prominske igre is a traditional event that recalls older customs and competitions; the first edition took place in 1949.

Other destinations: Puljane, Razvođe, Ljubotić

For the higher-level travel overview: Općina Promina.