Dubrovnik and Dalmacija travel guide
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Tennis<br />
National heroes Goran<br />
Ivaniševi, Mario Ani <strong>and</strong><br />
Karolina Šprem have all fuelled<br />
Croatia’s love of tennis. Public<br />
courts can be found near resort<br />
hotels <strong>and</strong> towns throughout<br />
Dalmatia. One of the region’s<br />
most famous courts is in the<br />
Bavice area of Split, where<br />
Ivaniševi trained as a youngster.<br />
Swimming<br />
Given Croatia’s lengthy<br />
coastline, it’s hardly surprising<br />
that swimming is a popular<br />
outdoor sport. Those not keen<br />
to swim in the sea will find<br />
enclosed pools near the<br />
waterfronts in Korula, Split <strong>and</strong><br />
Šibenik, amongst others.<br />
Snorkelling<br />
Cheap <strong>and</strong> easy, with a<br />
bountiful coastline to choose<br />
from; just don a mask <strong>and</strong><br />
flippers, <strong>and</strong> you’re away.<br />
Picigin, Split<br />
A summer sport peculiar to<br />
Split, picigin is more about<br />
posing than point-scoring. Head<br />
to Bavice (see p25), st<strong>and</strong> in<br />
the sea with a small black rubber<br />
ball, wearing your best swimwear<br />
<strong>and</strong> designer sunglasses, throw<br />
the ball nonchalantly then catch<br />
it with one h<strong>and</strong>, <strong>and</strong> you will<br />
blend in with the Spliani.<br />
Top 10 Spectator<br />
Sports<br />
Football<br />
Dalmatians are passionate<br />
about football. Football shirts<br />
<strong>and</strong> the graffiti of their fans<br />
(known as the Torcida) attest<br />
to the fact that most support<br />
premier-division Hajduk Split.<br />
Basketball<br />
Dalmatia’s most famous<br />
stars, Dražen Petrovi <strong>and</strong><br />
Kreimir osi (now both sadly<br />
deceased), fuelled the nation’s<br />
dedication to the sport.<br />
Tennis<br />
Because Croatia has its<br />
own home-grown tennis<br />
celebrities, Croatians like to<br />
watch the game as much as<br />
they like to play it.<br />
Sailing<br />
Regular regattas <strong>and</strong> boat<br />
shows have made sailing more<br />
than just a participant sport.<br />
Beach Volleyball<br />
During peak season, beach<br />
volleyball matches spring up<br />
along the Makarska Riviera.<br />
Water Polo<br />
A strong national team<br />
has secured water polo a<br />
sizable following.<br />
Boanje<br />
A popul ar sport similar to<br />
the French game pétanque.<br />
Extreme Sports<br />
Bra’s annual extreme<br />
sports festival is held in July<br />
each year. Enjoy free climbing,<br />
windsurfing, skating, biking,<br />
paragliding, <strong>and</strong> more.<br />
<strong>Dubrovnik</strong> & the Dalmatian Coast<br />
Picigin<br />
H<strong>and</strong>ball<br />
H<strong>and</strong>ball has surged in<br />
popularity since Croatia won<br />
gold at the 2004 Olympics.<br />
Rowing<br />
The Skelin brothers from<br />
Split took silver at the 2004<br />
Olympics. Most Dalmatian<br />
towns have a rowing club.<br />
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