Slatine is a village on Čiovo

Ciovo

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, an island in Split-Dalmatia County

Split-Dalmatia County

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, Croatia

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. It is a small fishing and tourist village situated on the northeastern side of the island Čiovo, only 8 km from Trogir. It lies on the coast of Kaštela bay, opposite Split and peninsula Marjan, which are to the east.

Infrastructure

The village is in the Split

Split (city)

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metropolitan area with the city being responsible for the villages electricity, water and up until recently garbage disposal. a small road links Slatine with the rest of the island and the village is serviced by a bus link and in the summer months by a small ferry.

Services

Slatine has a baker and a post office. The village also had a small primary school and a kindergarten. The village is serviced by a local volunteer fire service and has a church and a monastery nearby. Slatine has numerous restaurants and beach bars giving it popularity with locals and tourist for its nightlife.

Tourism

Slatine is popular with tourists particularly with locals and Germans. The village has a long beach and many hotel apartments.