Split-Dalmatia County district, Croatia

Places to visit near Selca

Selca is a town in Split-Dalmatia County district, Croatia, home to about 957 people. Within 50 km by road there are 118 places to visit — 28 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 22 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Svjetionik Rt Sveti Nikola (15 km), Svjetionik Sveti Petar (16 km) and Fra Andrija Kačić Miošić (17 km).

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

Selca at a glance

Location
Split-Dalmatia County district, Croatia
Population
about 957
Coordinates
43.2972° N, 16.8508° E
Places within 50 km
118 (50 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 Selca

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Selca: 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 Selca

54 churches within 100 km of Selca. The closest is Crkva Krista Kralja (1 km); the best-known is Crkva Svetog Marka (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Selca

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Selca. The closest is Ehemaliger Steinmetz/Steinbruch (2 km); the best-known is Fra Andrija Kačić Miošić (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Selca

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Selca. The closest is Glavica (6 km); the best-known is Sveti Ilija (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Sveti Ilija · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Sveti Jure · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Vidova Gora · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Glavica · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~6 km
  • Brkata · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~11 km
  • Klinje Glava · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~13 km

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Beaches & coast near Selca

31 beaches & coast within 100 km of Selca. The closest is Sumartin Luka (2 km); the best-known is Svjetionik Rt Sveti Nikola (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Selca

20 caves within 100 km of Selca. The closest is Lučica Cave (3 km); the best-known is Amfora (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Selca

14 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Selca. The closest is Hvar (19 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Hvar · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Brač · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Pokonji Dol · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Jerolim · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Korčula · river spot · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Sveti Klement · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~52 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Selca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Selca
  2. 15 km Svjetionik Rt Sveti Nikola · beach, Split-Dalmatia County
  3. 26 km Sveti Ilija · viewpoint, Split-Dalmatia County
  4. 11 km Crkva Svetog Marka · church, Split-Dalmatia County
  5. 1 km Fra Andrija Kačić Miošić · heritage site, Split-Dalmatia County
  6. 1 km Svjetionik Sveti Petar · beach, Split-Dalmatia County
  7. 16 km Back to Selca

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How to reach Selca

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    Within 15 km of Selca

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Selca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2854Crkva Krista Kralja (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2246Ehemaliger Steinmetz/Steinbruch (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1435Glavica (6 km)
    Beaches & coast2231Sumartin Luka (2 km)
    Caves1820Lučica Cave (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves514Hvar (19 km)
    Mosques & dargahs09Džudža Džafer Mosque (70 km)
    Museums27Fine Arts Gallery Branislav Dešković (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Park Prirode Biokovo (21 km)
    Other attractions45Kamen Brela (13 km)
    Waterfalls22Mala Gubavica (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Baćina Lakes (65 km)
    Buddhist sites01Žitomislić Monastery (96 km)

    Selca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Selca?

    Svjetionik Rt Sveti Nikola (beach, about 15 km), Svjetionik Sveti Petar (beach, about 16 km), Fra Andrija Kačić Miošić (heritage site, about 17 km), Crkva Svetog Marka (church, about 17 km), Sveti Ilija (viewpoint, about 18 km), Hvar (river spot, about 19 km).

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

    118 places on Spotwander: 28 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 beaches & coast, 18 caves.

    Which is the nearest church to Selca?

    Crkva Krista Kralja, about 1 km by road; Crkva Gospe Od Karmena (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Selca?

    Ehemaliger Steinmetz/Steinbruch, about 2 km by road; Spomenik Revolucije (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Selca?

    Glavica, about 6 km by road; Brkata (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Selca?

    Start in Selca, visit Svjetionik Rt Sveti Nikola, then Sveti Ilija, then Crkva Svetog Marka, then Fra Andrija Kačić Miošić, then Svjetionik Sveti Petar, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Selca?

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

    Towns near Selca

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