The surrounding area of Okrug is home to the Mestrovic Gallery, the Archaeological Museum and the Palais de Dioclétien de Split; Opor is also located in the surrounding area of Okrug.
These cultural attractions make Okrug appealing to travellers who would like to combine their stay with cultural discoveries.
Landscape and Location
The immediate surroundings of Okrug include Otok Čiovo, Otočić Sveta Fumija and Otočić Kraljevac.
Dalmatia is part of the wider regional surroundings of Okrug.
Okrug occupies the western part of the island of Čiovo.
For further information about the area, you can visit Okrug Gornji.
History
The origins of Okrug are associated with the early 15th century and the Church of St Tudor next to an old village cemetery.
St Tudor is celebrated as the patron saint of Okrug.
Activities and Cuisine
Okrug's visitor offering highlights sailing, windsurfing, diving, cycling and jet skiing. This offering appeals to travellers who would like to combine their stay with these specific activities. In addition, Okrug's visitor offering highlights healthy Mediterranean cuisine, high-quality Dalmatian wines and local specialities served in restaurants and taverns.
The local visitor offering includes beaches with bars, diving, water skiing and fitness facilities.
Getting Your Bearings
The airport is described as being 8 km from Okrug, while Split is listed as 27 km away.
Okrug is described as being close to UNESCO-listed Trogir; the nearby islands of Šolta, Brač, Hvar and Vis are described as easily accessible.
Fishing has also been a traditional occupation of the inhabitants of Okrug for centuries.
For further planning, you can then rent a holiday apartment in Općina Okrug.
