Podstrana is a community situated between the Zrnovnica rivulet and Mutogras hill. The comunity consists of five parts. The oldest part lying beneath the step cliff of Perun mountain as a hight of 380 m above sea level bearing the name of Selo (village). The other four settlements: Strožanac, Grljevac, Sveti Martin and Mutogras are situated in a plain along the Adriatic road.

        Not far from Split, these places extend along 6 km of accessible coast which abounds in sandy beaches with rich Mediterranean vegetation, pine wood and tamarinds.

         Small comfortable and well equipped family houses, with more than a thousand beds, and campgrounds, offer in the first place great hospitality of people and provide an excellent vacation, while local and informal restaurants and inns offer the most tasty domestic food and specialities. Podstrana is known for the production of large quantities of high quality vegetables, lettuce in the fisrt place and the production of fruit. Orchards with well-known peaches from that region offer the best summer fruit.

         The vicinity of Split, which is only 8 km away, makes it possible for the guests to visit museums, exibitions and the Split Summer Festival. The Lav hotel, which is also very close, provides entertainment and sports recreation.

         Mild climate makes your stay pleasant even out of the season and mountain hikers can enjoy climbing the slopes just over the main road.