Ciovo, Croatia

If the name Ciovo is pronounced, an association with UNESCO is immediately formed. The Croatian island of Ciovo is a picturesque continuation of the medieval coastal town of Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The island of Ciovo became part of the town of Trogir in the 15th century, as due to Turkish invasions the inhabitants of the town gradually settled on Ciovo and later made it part of their territory.
In the past, the island of Ciovo was nicknamed the "barn of Trogir" because the fertile fields of the island provided much of the grain for the citizens. Today Ciovo has gained the fame of a popular resort among the residents of Split and a beautiful beach for the city of Trogir. The island is an incredible combination of pristine coastline, amazingly beautiful ancient architecture and remoteness from mass tourism.
No matter where a person is on the island of Ciovo, he can't help but admire the nature and the landscape of this place. Cultivated lands with olive, fig and almond trees, pine and cypress forests, small villages and hamlets nestled in vineyards, secluded coves with beautiful beaches. No, this is not a painting by a great artist. This is the island of Ciovo. It is impossible not to mention the name of at least one bay - Mavarcica - a beautiful work of nature, nestled among pine forests.
On the north coast of the island of Ciovo is a very important place for pilgrims. Near the church of Prizidnica, the heart of a hermit sanctuary nearly 460 years old, built in the rock facade of the island and having an incredible atmosphere, beats. Other major landmarks on the island include the medieval church of St. Maurice in the village of Zedno, the 15th-century church and the Dominican monastery of the Holy Cross near the village of Arbania.