Šolta, the Middle Dalmatian island, is only 15 km (9 nm) far from Split. With its 60 km coastline interspered with four harbours and 24 bays, it offers the visitor quick approach and safe, pleasant stay.
The island's civilization goes back as far as the time of  the Illyrians. Many wellknown people has been attracted and inspired with Solta's natural beauty.
In 295 AD the Roman Emperor Diokletian built his  fishery in one of Solta's bays. The father of Croatian literature, Marko Marulic, wrote parts of "Judita" while spending his leisure time on Solta. In 1555, in honour of Marko Marulic, another great poet , Petar Hektorovic , wrote "Ribanje i ribarsko prigovaranje".
Today's Solta  with its 1500 inhabitants ,remains as an oasis of virgin beauty. The southern side of the island with its breathtaking bays, beaches, islets and cliff is particulary beautiful. The surrounding sea nurtures a great variety of fish.
The flora found on the island is of no less value; with its 2000 ha of unspoilt mediterranean vegetation, including trees, bushes and grasses, it lures the visitor to take a deep breath of the fragrant air.
Apart from plants which flower here 10 monthes of the year, a wealth of aromatic plants and species await to be discovered. Vineyards and vine, olives, figs and honey, fish and sea ,surfing, swimming and watching sunrise  and sunset – Solta is real paradise for both: body and soul.
Geographic Characteristic:
Middle Dalmatian island
Distance from Split: 15 km
Lengt: 19 km
Width: 3 km
Area: 57 km2
Climate:
Typically mediterranean
Winds : Bura (north), Jugo (south), Maestral (west)
Average temperature in January. 7,8°C
Average temperature in July. 28,3°C
Annualy precipitation 850 mm (mainly autmn/winter)
Average sea temperature during summer 22°-25°C