Omiš is located about twenty kilometres southeast of the largest Dalmatian city of Split. It is located in the foothills of the Dinaric Alps, and surrounded by the sea and the river Cetina. It was famous for being a pirate base in Antique times, and even today Omiš looks like a town that must defend itself from the sea and the land. The walls from the Middle Ages are still preserved and in these areas there are historical traces from the Antique period. The fortresses of Mirabella and Fortica remind of the time of pirates, and also have impressive views: the whole of Omiš can be seen from Mirabella, and the islands of Brač, Hvar and Šolta, as well as the mouth of the river Cetina are visible from Fortica,. There are eight churches in Omiš and a Franciscan monastery. The centre of the old town is interesting for sightseeing – the narrow streets (kale) and small shops have not changed for centuries, and the Renaissance houses and monuments are serve as reminders about the town’s varied history. Special attractions are the ‘house of the happy man’ who engraved his thanks to God for his life above the door, and the pillar of shame from the 17^th century which shows the style in which the Venetians governed Omiš.

In terms of accommodation Omiš offers hotels, camps, apartments and villas – something for everyone. Omiš and its surroundings have a total of 30 kilometres of well-tended beaches, which fit all profiles and are suitable for every visitor. In the town itself, the beaches are sandy, which make them especially suitable for children. As well as offering a peaceful holiday and the usual summer activities, Omiš provides a variety of other forms of entertainment. The river Cetina is ideal for rafting adventures, the Dinaric Alps enable mountain hiking, speleology, free climbing and paragliding and the sea is tempting for water sports like sailing and diving.

The most important cultural event in Omiš is the festival of Dalmatian Klapa [choirs], which celebrates its 40^th birthday in 2007. They uphold the tradition of typical Dalmatian singing, which is not accompanied by instruments and the voices of the singers are prominent. Every summer they organise Pirate evenings, where the people of Omiš remember their past.