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3.92km
Trail info
LocationNečujam
Length3.92 km
Duration
DifficultyEasy
Elevation85 m
Asphalt: 1.76 km
Macadam: 2.16 km
Bottom elevation1 m
Top elevation85 m
Start pointNečujam
End pointNečujam

ON THE TRAIL OF THE EMPEROR DIOCLETIAN

The cove of Piškera near the village of Nečujam on the northern side of the island of Šolta hides the ruins of a Roman maritime villa and its fishpond (piscina vivarium), whose traces can still be seen under the sea. A local saying has it that the villa was owned by one of the greatest rulers of the Roman Empire, the Emperor Diocletian (247-316). The way to Diocletian’s fishpond leads through Nečujam, the most beautiful cove on Šolta, known for its wonderful beaches, well-preserved coast and stunning cultural and historical monuments, such as the Late Gothic Church of St. Peter and a country house in which Marko Marulić (1450-1524), the ‘father of Croatian literature’, resided.

  • Start 43º 23’ 1.932” N / 16º 19’ 28.632” E
    Church of St. Peter in the eastern part of the cove; follow the coast westwards
  • 1.04 km Piškera Cove
  • 1.50 km Diocletian’s fishpond
  • 1.63 km arrival at an asphalt road; continue left
  • 1.82 km turn left
  • 2.07 km arrival at an asphalt road (Nečujam-Grohote main road); turn left and after 15 m go right, across the road, onto the gravel path
  • 2.62 km view of Grohote; turn left
  • 3.30 km arrival at the main road; continue left
  • 3.54 km cross the road and continue right
  • 3.92 km go through Nečujam to the beach

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