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Greetings from Villa Matilda
This charming Villa offers you the ideal retreat, with a combination of apartment and bedroom style accommodation. Situated only 20 metres from the breathtaking Adriatic Sea, spend time basking in the sun on provided sun chairs and parasols. For those seeking adventure and sight seeing, excursion packages and information is available on request.
You will be greeted in a warm relaxed genuine manner. The Villa is owned and managed by english speaking Australian born Ante "Tony" Nazor, who sold up in his country of birth to accomplish his dreams. Since his transition to Croatia, he has started to bulid himself a reputation for his cricket skills. Cricket is a fast growing sport in Croatia.
Podstrana is a town located southwest of Split. The economy is based on farming and tourism. Podstrana is located on the main road (M2,E65).
Podstrana features diverse remains dating back from Roman Times, most likely the ancient Pituntium. There are two small churches of St George dating back to the early Middle Ages.
  
Podstrana and The Riviera offer an ideal place for total body, mind and soul relaxation. Surround yourself in the ambience of old Mediterranean houses and untouched nature,breathtaking mountains, lush vegitation, beautiful beaches and hospitable people.
- Only 6km from the centre of Split. The town is well known for its tourism, offering a wide range of attractions, it has a population of 8000 people. Cultural & Music festivals flourish throughout the year.
- Podstrana dates back to the Illirian times (the Pituntium tribe). From Roman times ville rustice summer houses were built in region by nobility from the nearby capital. This link with Dalmatia provides Podstrana with an abundance of cultural and historical monuments. The Old Village of Gornja, situated on the slopes of the Perun mountain range is considered one of the regions most beautiful settings.
The coat of arms of Podstrana is azure a fluer de lis argent gorged with a crown or. The crown is of early Croatian style and presumably should represent Duke Mislav (835-845). In 839 Mislav signed a peace treaty with Venice in Podstrana, after an unsuccessful attack by the Venetians to the Eastern Adriatic Coast.
Villa Matilda welcomes you to enjoy the experience.
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