BLUE LAGOON SPECIAL EDITION

with TUGGING OF ISLAND MRDUJA / Only on July 29^th

The islands of Brač and Šolta have been fighting over the right to ownership of the Mrduja islet with a tug-of-war ever since time can remember. Every year, islanders from each side come with their boat and try to pull the island closer to theirs with a rope. This floating tug-of-war gathers quite a following as spectators come on their boats to cheer and support their team, followed by a local feast of song and wine to celebrate the winning island, which quite suitably alternates from year to year.

Overview
Important

Overview

Tour Highlights

•	Private tour for up to 10 people
•	Visit the “Adriatic’s tropical paradise” – the Blue Lagoon
•	Take part in once-in-a-summer event
•	Explore the vibrant marine life by snorkeling
•	Witness the thugging of the Mrduja island

Itinerary

14:30 Departure from Split Riva

15:10 Enjoying in the Blue Lagoon

16:20 Departure for Mrduja Island

17:00 Start of the Tugging

18:30 Departure for Split

19:00 Arrival to Split

The Places You’ll Go!

Blue Lagoon & Mrduja island

The Story of Mrduja Island

Mrduja is a small island adjacent to Brač’s port of Milna. Even though it is a small island, Mrduja has a legendary past. In ancient times, when islands were believed to be moving through the oceans, Mrduja took base in the middle of the passage between Brač and Šolta, known as the Gateway to Split.

Both Brač and Šolta were claiming ownership of the island, resulting in ugly fights and quarrels. The islanders therefore decided to make a peace agreement where both Brač and Šolta, each from their own side will tie ropes around the island and attempt to pull on closer to their side.