Drašnice

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Drasnice, The long pebbled beaches, crystal clear blue sea and mild mediteranean climate along with comfortable private accomodation and friendly people make Drasnice an ideal place for a family vacation. Drasnice is mentioned for the first time in a Turkish document in 1523, at the same time as a church of sv. Jure. The church is redesigned in baroque style in 18th century. It was also destroyed in a earthquake, and in its place a new one was built with many incorporated parts from the old church. The remains of material culture in the area of Drasnice have existed since 8000 years, when an our coast and in the whole Mediterranean area the culture of the New Stone Age or the Neolithic expanded. On this area you can trace the continuity of life and settlements dating back to prehistory. Today Drasnice have grown into a lovely place alongside the shore with a beautiful harbor. Drasnice also offer water sport possibilities such as parasailing, waterskiing, jet-ski, rent-a-boat, etc. Beaches have small pebbles and are suitable also for small children. For visitors who like swimming in natural surroundings there are small secluded beaches in nature with no houses around only about 1 minute drive away, it is also easy to walk there. Very often you will be able to see charming dolphins, what particularly makes children happy.