Split-Dalmatia County district, Croatia

Places to visit near Postira

Postira is a town in Split-Dalmatia County district, Croatia, home to about 1,429 people. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit — 36 churches, 41 forts & heritage, 22 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Brač (8 km), Crkva Sv. Petra (9 km) and Svjetionik Rt Sveti Nikola (11 km).

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Postira, Croatia
Postira, Split-Dalmatia County district, Croatia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Postira at a glance

Location
Split-Dalmatia County district, Croatia
Population
about 1,429
Coordinates
43.3755° N, 16.6309° E
Places within 50 km
154 (73 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Postira

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Postira: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Postira

54 churches within 100 km of Postira. The closest is Crkva Uznesenja Blažene Djevice Marije (3 km); the best-known is Crkva Sv. Petra (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Postira

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Postira. The closest is Mirje (2 km); the best-known is Peovica Fort (12 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Peovica Fort · fort · Split-Dalmatia County · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Eremitage Blaca · fort · Split-Dalmatia County · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Mirje · fort · Split-Dalmatia County · ~2 km
  • Roman Quarry · fort · Split-Dalmatia County · ~3 km
  • Dvorac Cerinić · fort · Split-Dalmatia County · ~3 km
  • Sv. Lovro · fort · Split-Dalmatia County · ~4 km

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Postira

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Postira. The closest is Mošnica (12 km); the best-known is Vidova Gora (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Vidova Gora · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Perun · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Veliki Kabal · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Marjan Forest Park · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Mošnica · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~12 km
  • Vestac · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~12 km

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Beaches & coast near Postira

31 beaches & coast within 100 km of Postira. The closest is Svjetionik Rt Sveti Nikola (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Postira

23 caves within 100 km of Postira. The closest is Kopačina (9 km); the best-known is Dragons Cave (15 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Dragons Cave · cave · Split-Dalmatia County · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Cave Vranjaca · cave · Split-Dalmatia County · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Kraljeva Peć · cave · Split-Dalmatia County · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Kopačina · cave · Split-Dalmatia County · ~9 km
  • Dobra Jama · cave · Split-Dalmatia County · ~11 km
  • Plavac · cave · Split-Dalmatia County · ~12 km

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Postira

14 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Postira. The closest is Brač (8 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Brač · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Hvar · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Šolta · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Pokonji Dol · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Jerolim · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Sveti Klement · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~40 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Postira

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Postira
  2. 9 km Crkva Sv. Petra · church, Split-Dalmatia County
  3. 8 km Vidova Gora · viewpoint, Split-Dalmatia County
  4. 7 km Brač · river spot, Split-Dalmatia County
  5. 10 km Svjetionik Rt Sveti Nikola · beach, Split-Dalmatia County
  6. 12 km Peovica Fort · fort, Split-Dalmatia County
  7. 12 km Back to Postira

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From travellers near Postira

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How to reach Postira

    All places near Postira by distance

    Within 15 km of Postira

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Postira by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3654Crkva Uznesenja Blažene Djevice Marije (3 km)
    Forts & heritage4151Mirje (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2242Mošnica (12 km)
    Beaches & coast1831Svjetionik Rt Sveti Nikola (11 km)
    Caves2023Kopačina (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves714Brač (8 km)
    Museums55Fine Arts Gallery Branislav Dešković (16 km)
    Other attractions55Koloč (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs05Čurčinica Mosque (73 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Livanjsko Polje Protected Area Ramsar Site (71 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Baćina Lakes (90 km)
    Waterfalls01Skradinski Buk Waterfall (90 km)
    Buddhist sites01Garden of St. Lawrence Monastery (90 km)

    Postira: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Postira?

    Brač (river spot, about 8 km), Crkva Sv. Petra (church, about 9 km), Svjetionik Rt Sveti Nikola (beach, about 11 km), Peovica Fort (fort, about 12 km), Vidova Gora (viewpoint, about 13 km), Dragons Cave (cave, about 15 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Postira?

    154 places on Spotwander: 36 churches, 41 forts & heritage, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 beaches & coast, 20 caves.

    Which is the nearest church to Postira?

    Crkva Uznesenja Blažene Djevice Marije, about 3 km by road; Crkva Presvetog Trojstva (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Postira?

    Mirje, about 2 km by road; Roman Quarry (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Postira?

    Mošnica, about 12 km by road; Vestac (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Postira?

    Start in Postira, visit Crkva Sv. Petra, then Vidova Gora, then Brač, then Svjetionik Rt Sveti Nikola, then Peovica Fort, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Postira?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Postira

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Postira’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Postira on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.