Kaštel Novi

A rainy morning on the Adriatic coast gives the Riva of Kaštel Novi a silvery glow. We start protected under the arcades and head for Kula Cippico, whose thick walls keep us dry. At lunch, we enjoy the cozy warmth of a local konoba with a steaming soup. The afternoon is spent visiting the ancient Mastrinka, before ending the day watching the stormy sea from a covered spot.

The winter morning in Kaštel Novi is crisp and clear, ideal for a brisk walk along the Riva. Kula Cippico stands proud over the nearly empty quay, while the sun stays low in the blue sky. At lunch, we warm up with a hearty Pašticada in one of the few open konobas. Since it gets dark early, we visit Mastrinka in the early afternoon and enjoy the blue hour at the harbor.

Explore Kaštel Novi and its surroundings actively. The tour leads from the Cippico Tower up to the Biblical Garden Stomorija on Mt. Kozjak, offering a panorama over the entire bay. After descending, recharge in the harbor and cycle leisurely to the 1500-year-old Mastrinka olive tree, before ending the day at one of the beautiful beaches.

Despite the rain, we explore Kaštel Novi by bike, being careful on the slippery coastal paths. Kula Cippico serves as our first dry stop before we head up to the Biblical Garden Stomorija, where the rain brightens the plant life. At lunch, we stop for a long break in the harbor. The ride back takes us past Mastrinka while we breathe in the fresh, humid sea air.

Winter offers an open road on the bike paths of Kaštela. We start at Kula Cippico and use the climb to the Biblical Garden Stomorija to warm up. The clear winter air allows for distant views over the bay. After a strengthening lunch in the harbor, we visit Mastrinka and bike along the beach in the golden light of the early afternoon sun before the cold sets in.

By car, you can comfortably reach the various treasures of Kaštel Novi. Start in the historical core with the Cippico Tower, then drive to the impressive Mastrinka olive tree and climb Mt. Kozjak by car to the Biblical Garden Stomorija. The day offers a perfect mix of culture in the center and nature on the surrounding hills.

In the car, the rain in Kaštel Novi is just a picturesque backdrop. We park conveniently near Kula Cippico and St. Peter's Church to view the historical treasures while staying dry. The drive to Mastrinka and the Biblical Garden takes us through the green hinterland, which smells particularly intense in the rain. At lunch, we enjoy the comfort of an easily accessible restaurant in Kaštel Štafilić.

By car, the winter tour through Kaštela is relaxed and warm. We visit Kula Cippico and St. Peter's Church in the morning, enjoying the clear view without the summer hustle. The drive to the panorama point above the Biblical Garden offers spectacular winter contrasts between the snow-capped mountains in the hinterland and the blue Adriatic. At lunch, a cozy restaurant with a fireplace beckons.