Joso`s Dream Villa - the story
This is a short story about Joso`s Dream Villa. Story is related to our late husband; father and grandfather Joso in whose honor this residence was build.
Joso was born in a small village named Dubravice which is located in vicinity of national park Krka in Dalmatia. (We highly recommend You to visit it)
As hard village life did not fore fill him and dreaming about greater things he decided to move away. Therefor he moved in near by city of Split where he started to work in a restaurant. After years of dedicated work and already married for our dear mother Matija, he still dreamed of greater things. The opportunity came for him and he opened the restaurant Hajduk in Klis. Klis is at the entrance to Split which is even today famous for roasted lamb. This is local dish appreciated everywhere in province of Dalmatia and highly recommended.
After few years still dreaming bigger he moved out and opened restaurant in Split center. Finally he opened café bar Sidro. (This stands for anchor in Croatian). Finally, he settled down in Split where he anchored with his family for 30 years being loving father to a son and daughter.
Through out all of his life and weathering storms he was still dreaming about quiet place. Villa with a garden by the sea surrounded by nature for his old days.
He found that place in Vinisce, a small place not far from Split where he purchased the land. Finally, he started to build his dream house.
But unfortunately as life had other plans he passed away not fulfilling his dream to the fullest.
After that were some hard times and our family even started thinking of selling the place.
But Joso`s dream was bigger and with joint forces we weathered another storm to finally build this house in April 2016.
As Your host`s we truly hope You will enjoy staying in Joso`s Dream Villa.
The place in the heart of Dalmatia, as we know that our late loving husband, father and grandfather Joso would.
Josipa & Stipe
Some Places You should visit near Joso`s Dream Villa
Split City
The story of Split is already 17 centuries old, dating to the time the Roman Emperor Diocletian decided to build his Palace. He build it right on the peninsula near the great Roman city Salona, where he wanted to spend the last years of his life. During these 1700 years the Palace slowly turned into a city, which to this day lures with its rich tradition, glorious history and beauty of its natural and cultural heritage. Diocletian Palace and the entire historical core of Split have been on the World.Find out more…
Trogir City
Tragurio (lat.), currently known as was established as a village by Greek colonists, merchants of maternal Issa (Vis) during the 3rd century B.C. Life on the islet, on which the village was located, began in the Prehistoric period. One of the oldest Dalmatia towns with a continuation of existence for 4 thousand years. The castle and fortress are surrounded by walls which form the nucleus of Trogir known as “la più bella e la più artistica isola del mondo”- the most beautiful and artistic island in the world. Find out more…
Krka Waterfalls
Krka National Park lies within Šibenik-Knin County in Dalmatia. It covers a total area of 109 km² of the loveliest sections of the Krka River, and the lower course of the Čikola River. The national park is a vast and primarily unaltered area of exceptional natural value, including one or more preserved or insignificantly altered ecosystems. The purpose of the park is primarily to serve science, culture, education and recreation, while tourism activities have also been introduced for its visitors. Find out more…
Klis Fortress
On the steep cliffs of the gorge between Kozjak and Mosor stands the Klis fortress. It has one eye facing the sea and another facing Zagora. It was built on an extraordinary strategic location that allows military and commercial control over the whole Klis valley and the area of Salona and Split. Because of its importance, Klis was often referred to as the key to Dalmatia and the heart of the medieval Croatian kingdom. Find out more…