Under the gentle slopes of Perun, from the south-eastern slopes of the city of Split, along the lower course of the river Žrnovnica to the hill of Mutogras on the slopes of Mosor and the 6 kilometre-long Adriatic coast of pebble coves and beaches, extends Podstrana and its five settlements: Gornja Podstrana in the heights of Perun and the Adriatic jewels of Strožanac , Grljevac, Sveti Martin and Mutogras. The Mediterranean colours of the mild climate brought not only the beauty of the landscape to this area, but also the fertility of olive trees and vines, figs and carobs, peach, citrus fruits and vegetables, the fruits of which can be enjoyed here throughout the year.
Along with the ecological preservation of the natural environment, Podstrana also preserves unique traces of the ancient Slavic beliefs of the first Croatian settlers. In toponymy, we find the oldest evidence of Croatian presence dating back to the 7th and 8th centuries, offering an insight into an ancient authentic culture. Hilltops were dedicated to Perun, a Proto-Slavic deity, and in Podstrana we come across the names of peaks above the confluence of Žrnovnica and Strožanac: Perunsko (441 m), Veliki Perun (443 m) and Perunić (448 m).