The town of Sinj and the Cetinska krajina region are those rare regions which offer such a variety in sports and recreational activities. Mild climate and an excellent geographical position in the karst relief have made possible that almost every open-air activity has...
The eight annual Cetina Adventure Race does not need a special introduction for true adventurists. Year after year it becomes more attractive to adrenaline junkies, as well as those who enjoy breath-taking natural beauty. The Race tests one’s physical and mental abilities and teamwork...
Apart from the Cetina Adventure Race popular among the physically ready adrenaline junkies, the “Cetina Adventure” adventure sports club also organizes the City Challenge Cetina Adventure, open for participation for all, regardless of age and fitness condition. The challenge...
May 12 2018 marks an important day for sports in Sinj. Sinj and the Cetinska krajina region will be hosting the competitors of the Dalmatian Trail league for the first time. The Cetina Adventure Club for adventurist sports, sponsored by the Town of Sinj, Sinj Tourist Board and the...
Sinj hosted the 6th International Congress of Traditional Music of Southeastern Europe and the Mediterranean from April 15 to April 20. The themes of the Congress were traditional music, migration and carnival. The rich program was prepared by the Institute of Ethnology and Folklore...
23 March – 24 March 2018 at the Alkar hotel. Opening ceremony of the Fair 23 March 2018 at 11:30 AM. Sinj Business Center in cooperation with the town of Sinj and the Split-Dalmatia County is organizing the National Prosciutto Fair with international participation, a manifestation...
While the carnival reigns in whole of Croatia, at Saturday, February 10, organized by the town of Sinj and Sinj Tourist Board, the town held its 4th annual mačkare carnival of the Cetina region, where seven mačkara groups got a chance to introduce themselves. The yearly carnival...
Sustainable tourism – a type of tourism which completely takes into consideration the current and potential future economic, social and environmental impacts, takes care of the needs of the visitors, the sector, the environment and the destination. In a time when we see how unplanned...
After applying and entering the top five in the most popular rural tourism destination, a presentation of the “Dalmatian Hinterland” destination ensued. The destination is made up of the following towns: Sinj, Imotski, Trilj, Vrlika, Vrgorac and the Dugopolje municipality....
Catholic Marian churches have always had a special place in the hearts of the believers. They worshipped the Holy Virgin Mary and in times of trouble prayed to her for help. They relied on her heavenly intercession deeming her the Queen of the Croats. She has also been called...
With the end of the year slowly approaching we are keen on a nostalgic look back on the past 2017 which will remain written down in gold lettering in the rich archive of Croatian history. It was a year of two Alka games, the first one in May in Vukovar, and then the regular 302nd Alka...
The events that preceded the miraculous victory over the Ottomans, the victory which would forever leave a mark on Croatian history and result in the founding of the chivalry Alka game, will be staged at two main Sinj squares – act one on the King Tomislav Square (Pijaca) and act two on...
It is difficult to depict or express in words the celebration of Our Lady of Sinj. Tens of thousands of worshippers rush carrying their hearts to her, the blessed among the women. Her tender look understands the prayers and hopes left unsaid, her motherly embrace comforts the saddest souls...
After celebrating last year's 300th anniversary of the chivalric Alka tournament and the famous victory against the Turks, Sinj, once again, eagerly awaits its guests. Concentrated on the future, urban and economic development, with a firm ground in invaluable heritage...
Dalmatian coast… Who can resist the divine appeal of its crystalline Adriatic, its succulent seafood and the intoxicating song of tireless crickets? Most foreign tourists can’t. Most Croatians can’t. I know I couldn’t. At least not until I discovered Sinj – a jewel town in the very heart...
Sinj Tourist Board continues organizing the already traditional Music Nights. As part of this year’s manifestation, supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Croatia, the Town of Sinj, and the Split-Dalmatia County Tourist Board, a unique ensemble from Samobor called...
Cornerstones of Croatian history and identity will once again be united on May 6 in the heroic town of Vukovar. The twin towns, symbols of resistance, together revive history by looking to the future. The 300-year-old torchbearer of Croatian endurance leaves its home...
After the past two extremely successful carnivals featuring the traditional masks and characters of the Cetina region, we eagerly expect the same this year. This year’s carnival, organized by the Town of Sinj and the Sinj Tourist Board, will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017...
Our town has also joined the glorious and fun trend of expectant waiting for the holidays and New Year in a cheerful spirit of peace and togetherness. We have shown that besides the hustle and bustle of hot July and August days, we also hit the mark in the winter wonderland...
After last year’s celebration of the 300th anniversary of our tradition and chivalry, the Alka of Sinj, this year the town of Sinj and Cetinska krajina region welcome another anniversary: the 300th years of the Crowning of the Image of the Miraculous Madonna of Sinj...
The successful tradition of musical evenings at our favourite Kamičak fort continues this year. Newly restored, one of the most famous visual symbols of Sinj welcomes the KALAMOS wind quintet, the first band of its kind, and unique in the wider region. The ensemble is composed out of wind...
The 1715 Siege of Sinj performance consists of two acts. Act one starts at Pijaca, the main square of Sinj, when the Ottomans in a dramatic and violent attack managed to conquer Sinj Town (Varoš), burning the church and taking the people into slavery. The leader of the Ottomans...
Held for the 301st time, this year’s Alka brought a variety of exciting events. Around 7000 spectators gathered on the track eagerly awaiting the arrival of the formal procession and the beginning of the tournament. The murmur of voices, sounds of horses galloping, clatter of old...
Top Croatian athletes, the Sinković brothers, have filmed an interesting promotional video depicting sites of Sinj and the Cetinska krajina region, while preparing themselves in Sinj and Lake Peruća for the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro...
