Podstrana is located in Split - Dalmatia County , southeast of the city itself in the foot of the mountain Mosor . The coastal part of the city has a very indented sandy beaches and coves . There are five villages that are part of this place: Gornja Podstrana is located at the tip of Perun with an altitude of 290-340 meters . Then Strozanac , Grljevac , Mutogras and Sveti Martin . Residents are engaged in growing grapes , citrus , figs , olives , and vegetable growing , which has attempted throughout the year . It should be said something about the history of Podstrana . History of this place contains a number of valuable data about its long past. It was located in the center of Roman Salona and Solin , Split and Poljica . This area has like all Croatian regions throughout history fought for its freedom and independence . Before the arrival of the Croats, the area of Podstrana was inhabited by Greeks and Delmats - Pituntium who were one of the Illyrian tribes . With arrival of the Croa...ts, Romans were no longer able to rule this part of the country as before. In 839 the Venetian Doge Peter Tradenik had to sign an agreement in Sveti Martin with duke Mislav . From that day Venetians were able to peacefully and freely sail the Adriatic Sea . Due to frequent wars the Archbishop of Split Arniel was unfortunately stoned near the hill Mutogras 1180th . Also there were frequent clashes against the Venetians and Turks. The French came in these regions in 1807.After 10 years of French domination of Croatian territory , Croats finally obtained independence . Podstrana has 9,129 inhabitants , of whom 4,601 are men and 4,528 women . This little place has 3.5 times more births than deaths , and it should be noted that in Podstrana there are 4,317 housing units and 2,744 households . Tourism is also very developed , the most famous hotel complex is Le Meridien Lav , which is very luxurious and modern , with a perfect view of the sea and neighboring islands .