Town of Drniš | Dalmatia | Croatia

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Town of Drniš | Dalmatia | Croatia

The small town of Drniš is situated south of Promina Mountain, in the center of Šibenik-Knin County, following the main county road from the county center Šibenik to the hinterland, at whose northeast end is the city of Knin and Dinara Mountain.

Two rivers flow through the wider town area - Krka and Čikola, and the area is surrounded by three mountains: Promina (1148m), Moseć (838m), and Svilaja (1508m). The climate here is sub-Mediterranean, with mild winters and hot summers.

TRADITION AND CULTURE

Drniš is a small town with great folk and musical tradition, cherished by many cultural associations and bands that keep the original musical expression, performing traditional dances and in traditional costumes.

GASTRONOMY

People in the Drniš area are proud of our local gastronomy, as it captures and preserves the best natural values of the area. Local gastro-offer includes the famous prosciutto, cheese made of sheep milk, homemade bread baked on an open fireplace (under “peka”, which is basically a metal cover), “arambašići” (cabbage rolls), traditional roast also baked on an open fireplace, under “peka”, tasty lamb roast and autochthon homemade vines.

Several varieties of vines are cultivated in the Drniš area. The most famous sorts, from which white wines are produced, are “debit” and “maraština”, and of the red vines “lasina” and “plavina”. Recently, Merlot has become widely adopted. The local wine drinking tradition includes drinking from “susak”, a wooden jar made of juniper wood. The compounded scent of juniper and the quality of wine makes tasting an unforgettable experience.

ACTIVITIES

Drniš offers various forms of outdoor activities and those in search of a challenge can test their physical endurance in the Čikola canyon either by trying out the zip line ride over the canyon, trekking/hiking, free climbing, and canyoning. Visitors who decide to visit this area by bike will enjoy spectacular nature along the way, viewpoints that offer majestic views of the Krka National Park, monuments of cultural heritage, and find refreshment in family households along the trails.

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