Podstrana is a municipality and settlement in Croatia

Croatia

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 in the Split-Dalmatia County

Split-Dalmatia County

Split-Dalmatia County is the central-southern Dalmatian county in Croatia. The administrative center is Split. The population of the county is 455,242...

. It has a population of 7,341 (2001 census), 97% which are Croats

Croats

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In the Second World War, the town suffered 131 casualties.

Podstrana experiences a hot-summer Mediterranean climate

Mediterranean climate

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 (Köppen climate classification

Köppen climate classification

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 Csa) with extremely long periods of sunshine throughout the year.

Winter is mild, with a January average of 8 °C (46.4 °F). Snow is unknown.

Spring and fall (autumn) are considered ideal seasons for sightseeing and all kinds of outdoor activities.

Summers are very hot during the day, and hot in the summer nights.

The settlement is housed in a fairly rural landscape considering its proximity to the nearby city of Split

Split (city)

Split is a Mediterranean city on the eastern shores of the Adriatic Sea, centered around the ancient Roman Palace of the Emperor Diocletian and its wide port bay. With a population of 178,192 citizens, and a metropolitan area numbering up to 467,899, Split is by far the largest Dalmatian city and...

 (c. 8 km away). Peach growing has been replaced by tourism which is now the dominant sector for the population. Le Méridien

Le Méridien

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 Lav, a five-star hotel is located within the municipality of Podstrana. The hotel has a live web cam where you can see a panoramic view of Stobreč

Stobrec

Stobreč is a historical town, now village in Croatia located near Split and Solin. In modern times, Stobreč is considered a desirable vacation/camping spot located on a beautiful scenic peninsula ensconced between the Adriatic Sea and pine woods. Population: approximately 4,700...

and Split.

Podstana has an actual plan map.