Visit Dalmatia

t into the open sea in order to nourish themselves and their families. While awaiting them, the diligent hands of the women for years were "holding up the four corners of the house" (taking care of everything). The islanders did stone- masonry, bred small herds of cattle and built ships, and in Zagora the land workers cultivated the fertile soil near to the lakes and rivers, and bred cattle and especially pigs. The Dalmatian is a man of strong emotions who is hard-working and proud, faithful to his friends, traditional songs and a good drink.