Back to the roots – Kaštela

How heritage shaped Kaštel Novi and Kaštel Štafilić

In the 21st century, the “Villages” of Kaštela look like “Forgotten Dalmatia”, full of hidden houses and stories about tradition, culture and a way of life that still pervades the modern era. Through this tour, you will learn why and how the people of Kaštela left their roots and found their way in new environments. The emphasis is on the waves of migration from the 15th to the 21st century, with a special focus on the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when viticulture and winemaking were both joy and ruin.

The walk and tour is adapted to all age groups, it is on very accessible terrain and most of the sites are within a radius of 500m.

Tour duration: 60 minutes

Departure point: Kaštel Novi, in front of the Ćipiko Tower, Obala kralja Tomislava (in front of the Dominik restaurant)

Number of participants: max. 20

Difficulty: accessible to everyone, even those with reduced mobility

Language: CRO/ENG

Discover more storytelling experiences in Dalmatia:

• A Little Story About Stone and Man
• A Little Story About the Sea
• Hidden Wisdom of Egypt in Diocletian’s Palace
• Return to the Roots – Grohote