1-Through the Fertile Fields

At the point where the coast of Trogir, the archipelago and the karst area of Zagora harmoniously meet, emerges the Marina, whose name pays homage to the martyr-saint, protector of the sea and of sailors. Illyrians, Hilini, Romans and ultimately Croats have lived in this area that was conquered by the Venetians and the Ottomans, whilst its armies and governments alternated. Its turbulent past also gave birth to intriguing itineraries, some carved into valuable outlines of cultural heritage, others trodden into the fertile fields by the peaceful olive groves. The tower, which dates back to the era of the Venetian Republic is a recognizable feature of the Marina. Built in the 15th century to protect its inhabitants from attacks from both land and sea, it was expanded with both a fortress and a rampart that surrounded the entire settlement.
Near the Marina is St. James’ Cave, a speleological and historical curiosity, which in prehistoric times served as a shelter, later as a sanctuary, also housing a chapel. In 1891, even Emperor Franz Joseph I visited the cave.
West of Drid hill, in the middle of the Pliće slope, emerges St. James’ Cave, which is about 60 metres deep and 10 metres wide. While in the village of Najevi on Valjalo hill, we can find Valjalo Cave that is about 90 metres deep, maybe more. Najevi also hosts several chapels: St. Joseph’s, St. Lucia’s and the Heart of Jesus. St. George’s, a small medieval church with a cemetery was built on a hill close to Svinca. In the 18th century, it was named after St. Catherine, but later its name was changed.