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1. Introduction
We based ourselves in Trogir for 3 nights and visited Omis and Split from there. There was a lot more to see in Trogir and Split but it was a pleasant outing to Omis. I have posted blogs with travel information for both Split (Split, Croatia: Travel Guide) and Trogir (Trogir, Croatia: Travel Guide).
2. Parking in Omis
In Omis we parked at "Parking Priko" which is a large car park just before the bridge when driving from Split and it is an easy 10 minute walk to Omis's historic centre. It cost Eur 1 per hour. Some Google reviews mention that in the evening it can take over an hour to exit the car park.
3. Omis's Old Town & Fortress
Omis has a very small old town with just 1 main street and a few alleys veering off on either side. This main street is lined with shops, restaurants and cafes.
There is a fortress above Omis's old town and the entrance fee is Eur 5. It is a steep climb up to the roof of the fortress and the roof is accessed by a fixed ladder. There are spectacular sea and mountain views from the castle as Omis is in a very impressive setting.
You need about an hour to see both the Old Town and the castle in Omis.
4. Boat Trips up Cetina Gorge
Touts will offer you boat trips from Omis up Cetina Gorge. We were quoted Eur 20, but when we didn't want to wait for the next boat the price was dropped to Eur 15! We decided not to wait for the next boat.
The boat trips start from Omis on the hour and last for 2 hours. They only go about 6 kilometres up the gorge before stopping at a restaurant for about 45 minutes and then returning. I have my doubts that it is good value for money.
5. The Beach at Omis
A large sandy beach is a 5 minute walk from Omis's Old Town. It looked quite nice to us but the Rough Guide says "it is composed of hard and uninviting sand". There are toilets there costing Eur 1.