Makarska: Selling Fish Again along the Waterfront

After a five-month ban on the sale of fish from fishing boats moored along the Makarska town quay, fishermen from Tuesday, November 4 again can sell fish in the port.

This is the result of a meeting of fishermen agree with Makaranian Mayor Tonči Bilić and director of the County Port Authority Domagoj Maroević.

Fish with trawlers, purse seine and other fishing vessels, subject to compliance with the Ordinance on the wrong port, power will be sold to the town's waterfront in the operative part of the city port to Easter, told reporters Gradonacelik Bilic adding to fishermen selling fish in the port could allow next summer after it is completed the new breakwater. Namely, all the yachts and sailing boats to be moored at the docks of the newly built breakwater and the operative part of the port to be free for mooring fishing boats.

Fishermen are grateful to the City and the Port Authority that they otherwise by the decision five months suffered to sell fish in the city, port, and added that the fish along the waterfront sold for thirty years and from her and tourism live they and their families.

Thus the citizens of Makarska and further in the morning and afternoon will be able to buy fresh fish from the boats, and the city has been restored fishing tradition which is supported by the European Commission.

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Omis and its sport climbing in southern Croatia

One of the biggest and most interesting areas for sports climbing in southern Croatia is certainly Omiš. Located 20km south of Split and at the mouth of the river Cetina, this pleasant historical town is surrounded by large cliffs and wild canyons, offering circa 200 routes dotted around the 14 sectors with difficulties from 4a to 8b+. While most outings are single-pitch sport climbs, the great quality limestone walls also host some multi-pitch routes up to 300m.

As soon as you get to Omis you understand why it has been such a popular location for so long, and not only among climbers: the surroundings make it a haven for all types of outdoor activities including rafting and canyoning. One of the biggest advantages of Omiš is the fact that it is a great destination for families since most approaches are easy and there are plenty of routes ideal for beginners and recreational climbers.

After the climbing there are plenty of bars and restaurants in the town square from where to drink coffee and watch the climbers above, and of course there is also the beautiful Adriatic sea and its beaches.

With its spectacular views, amazing cliffs and potential for far more - such as the newest crag Perivoj developed in summer 2014 by Ivan Lisica - Omiš is an area which is well worth visiting.

Text: planetmountain.com

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