Villa Kovac

The villa

Around 8km from Omiš, the charming Villa Kovac offers wonderful sea views and loads of outdoor space. A 5 - bedroom villa with capacity for 11 guests, it also features its own private pool and a gym.

Villa Kovac is located in Lokva Rogoznica, a great area for getting out and about in the mountains or relaxing on the beautiful beaches. The village lies just off the main road which leads from Omiš to Makarska, a magnificent city around 35km down the coast. The villa is only 2km from the sea and from its hillside vantage point it enjoys beautiful views of the Adriatic out towards Brač, and the Dinara and Biokovo mountains.

Outside, there is a 24 sq m swimming pool and various places to dine on the terrace. Beautifully lit at night, the pool has sun loungers beside it, and there is also a barbecue and a covered terrace area. There is also a hot tub and mountain bikes to borrow for exploring the area. The main living area is on the first floor and has direct access to a balcony. There is a spacious seating area with fireplace, a long dining table and a fully equipped kitchen. On the lower floor you will find the gym (which has yet more gorgeous sea views), and en suite double and twin bedrooms. There are two more doubles and a triple bedroom on the first floor, all of them air - conditioned. Nearby Omiš has no end of attractions to see, with the River Cetina offering water - sports on it and zip - line adventures over the top of it. Historic fortresses and recreations of its pirate past give the town plenty of character, and you wouldn’t want to miss out on the excellent Croatian food and wine while you’re there.

A small harbour town on the Dalmatian Coast, Omiš sits at the mouth of the Cetina River. It has a long and rich history, with stories of the town’s notorious pirates running amok in the Middle Ages among those you are bound to discover. In the 13th and 14th century, they were the most - feared in the Adriatic, and used the river to make a quick getaway after attacking passing trade ships. In summer, Pirate Night tours are a popular attraction, telling tales of the pirates in a more family - friendly way.

Omiš is a pleasant place to spend your time with lovely beaches and a wealth of great restaurants and cafés. It’s visually impressive, with steep cliffs providing a backdrop to the Old Town, where you can find a Franciscan monastery and several old churches, in addition to the Mirabella fortress, dating from the 13th century. At the top of the mountain, there is also the Starigrad fortress - it’s quite a climb, but a rewarding one.

Olive groves and vineyards lend their magic to the beautiful areas which surround the town, and the Cetina gives you the opportunity to try out water - sports like rafting, canyoning and canoeing.

Omiš is something of a cultural hub too. The town hosts festivals celebrating music and theatre on a regular basis, with an annual highlight being the Festival of Dalmatian Klapas each summer. Split is also easily accessible from Omiš, around 25km away, so it’s easy to take a bus or mini - van to see the Diocletian Palace, the Cathedral of St Domnius or the town’s strangely unmissable frog museum.