Villa Mala Arya

Villa Mala Arya is a fully renovated stone villa furnished with vintage style but still very bright and very pleasant, offering all a modern guest needs for a perfect and relaxing holiday located in the small village Gala near the town Sinj (inland from town Split). It is air-conditioning, with free WiFi and open views of the river valley of Cetina.

Villa Mala Arya offers a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable living and dining room, two master bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, and two bedrooms each with 2 single beds (open-concept bedrooms) the one in the attic has a smart TV and a Play Station 4 for your younger members, a family bathroom is used by these two bedrooms. The outdoors offers a covered dining area with a fireplace where you can make traditional Dalmatian specialties and try the domestic wines, a private heated pool, a Hot-tub and outdoor table tennis. At all times you can also enjoy the beauty of the countryside as well as magnificent views of the valley and Cetina river. You can wake up with the sounds of birds singing and truly experience the surrounding nature. This villa is an ideal choice for those who like to enjoy some peace and quiet.

The outdoor offers a Heated, private swimming pool 8.5m x 4.6m, a Hot-tub, a covered outdoor dining area with a table for 8, a traditional barbecue, a summer kitchen with a fridge and ice maker, a sun deck area with 6 deck chairs, another outdoor table perfect for morning coffee, outdoor Table tennis and most importantly, amazing views of the valley and Cetina river from every corner of the outdoor area. You will be simply surrounded by an unspoiled rural environment and relaxing views of the green scenery.

The ground floor (38sqm) offers a fully equipped kitchen with a kettle, filter coffee maker, toaster, and other amenities. A living area with a dining table, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace. There is also a family bathroom with a shower and a washing machine. The living area is air-conditioned and has free WiFi. An Indoor spiral staircase takes you to the first floor with a Bedroom No1  with a king-size bed 170cm x 200cm, air conditioning, and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. Bedroom No2 is an open-concept bedroom positioned between No1 and No3 and has 2 single beds 90cm x 200cm. Bedroom No3 with a king-size bed 170cm x 200cm, air conditioner, and en-suite bathroom with a shower . All the beds have very comfortable mattresses and windows with views of the valley and the river. A few more steps up takes you to an attic that offers a nice and bright area that is a Bedroom No4 that is also an open-concept without doors and it offers a sofa, flat screen TV, a PlayStation 4, two single beds and a ceiling window. A perfect spot for your teenagers or for those who feel like that. The strong air conditioner positioned on the staircase covers both open-plan bedrooms.

Sinj town (7km from the villa) and this area is the heart of Dalmatia, and not only in the geographical sense. It is a historic town where brave locals also protected the coast from the Turkish invasions, located only 30 km inland from the famous town of Split. It’s nestled in the River Cetina Valley and surrounded by three majestic mountains offering nice hiking trails. The region of Sinj is rich and diverse, featuring magnificent views of the mountains, forests, and the Cetina river that you can see from the villa. The nearest minimarket is located only 0.5km from the villa, a pizzeria and a bar also, the nearest restaurant is 3km away and the town Sinj is only 7km,11 minute drive. There is a nice location to visit on the "Peručko" lake where you can have a picnic, sunbathe, or even swim and that is Potravlje location, just 19km from the villa (or a 20min drive). There is an opportunity to try whitewater rafting or canoeing on the Cetina river (40min drive) There are two courses, the standard one (easier one suitable for kids from 8y) and the challenging one for those who are a bit adventurous, both last for about 3 hours and it is very much worth experiencing.

Activities in the Sinj area: Riding horses here offers you an insight into the heart of Croatia, exploring untouched areas of interesting old villages, and a variety of terrain. Besides horse riding, there is the chance to visit Sinj itself - a town with an interesting history which is well known for the game called Alka. This was originally a knights' game that has been around for over 280 years and is featured in the Sinj museum. The Sinj museum which is 7.4km from the villa is very much worth visiting. 

If you wish to experience more adrenalin then try an amazing mountain quad safari. You can drive an ATV mountain tour through some amazing landscapes of Dalmatian inland and Kamešnica mountain, or you can take a river tour with a canoe that will provide lots of a great time, great landscape, and great life memories. If you prefer cycling, then you can come to cycle along River Cetina or some of the other beautiful biking trails, driving through places where you can witness some of nature's most beautiful landscapes.

Must-visit locations are for sure the famous town Split (40km, or 44min drive) with its great historical attractions like Diocletian Palace and old town, protected by UNESCO. You can have a nice tour of Krka waterfalls (1-hour drive) and on your way back visit the UNESCO town Trogir which is sometimes called a city museum because of its rich cultural heritage and intact authentic architecture. 

Alternative COVID-19 policy. This villa is entitled to a full refund under our Covid-19 policy, 30 days prior to your holiday commencing. Should your local area, or the destination where your villa holiday is, go into a lockdown, 30 days prior to your arrival, you will be entitled to a credit voucher* or a deferral of your holiday** or a full refund.*Credit voucher to be used against any villa from supplier's portfolio, subject to availability **Subject to availability and subject to price differences.