Celebrate Olives at Villa NAI 3.3, an Organic Island Farm and Luxury Retreat
A Croatian Beauty in the Dalmatian Islands
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“On the last day of Creation, God desired to crown His work, and thus created the Kornati islands out of tears, stars and breath.”
- George Bernard Shaw
Dear Postcard Travellers,
If the sun-splashed islands of Croatia grace your bucket list, look no further than Villa NAI 3.3, your luxury boutique retreat.
Enveloped by a 500-year-old olive farm, Villa NAI 3.3 weaves olives into its exclusive experiences. Here, you can immerse yourself in spa treatments infused with olive oil, meander through ancient groves and savor the ripe fruits as you pluck them fresh from the trees. You can taste the Mediterranean sunshine in the island’s gourmet cuisine, prepared with the farm’s award-winning olive oil.
Nature coaxes you to venture beyond the resort, where you can hike through the nearby national parks, inhale the fresh pine-scented air and sail through the idyllic Kornati Islands. Swim, snorkel and soak up the sunshine, then dream of the sea as you slumber in your luxury Villa NAI suite.
Welcome to island time Croatian style!
Karen Hastings
Editor-in-Chief, Postcard Travel Club
Explore Villa NAI 3.3
Luxury meets nature at Villa Nai 3.3, your secluded island retreat.
Nestled on Dugi Otok Island in the heart of Croatia's Dalmatia, Villa Nai 3.3 offers an opulent escape, rich with centuries of olive-growing history. And now the Morović family want to share their passion for this ancestral land with you.
Situated equidistant from the renowned towns of Dubrovnik and Venice, near the charming village of Žman, the resort overlooks the Adriatic Sea. Mother Nature invites you to explore three nearby national parks, from the glistening sea to the pine-scented hills and golden beaches of the Kornati Islands.
Reserve the entire eight-room resort and its crystal-clear seawater infinity pool, or book one of the suites at this boutique island beauty. Whatever you choose, you’ll be glad you did!
Unique Activities
Escape to Nature
At Villa NAI 3.3, three national parks are on your doorstep.
Kornati National Park unfolds before you, with 140 islands scattered within 300 square kilometres of crystalline Mediterranean waters. Bask on the secluded beaches, explore historical treasures and hike through the wilderness. The fresh scent of sun-kissed pine and the sea will accompany you.
Krka National Park hosts seven travertine waterfalls that grace the Krka River, creating a haven for fishing and birding enthusiasts. Feel the cool mist on your skin from the falls.
Finally, Paklenica National Park invites you to explore more natural beauty, with Velebit Mountain's beech forests and rugged canyons.
Indulge in Olive-Infused Treatments at the Spa
Relax and rejuvenate at Villa Nai 3.3's luxury spa.
Let the spa pamper you with unique treatments using Nai 3.3 olives and olive oil – a rarity found nowhere else. Experience renowned Balinese and Thai massages, blending ancient traditions with cutting-edge technology like cold plasma treatments for cellular renewal.
Slip into the silky indoor pool, or detox in the Finnish/Bio sauna. Each is infused with personalised scents.
This one-of-a-kind spa retreat in Croatia offers a harmonious blend of traditional, innovative and mindful therapies.
After your deluxe treatments, end your visit in the private outdoor meditation garden.
Lodging
Dream of the Sea
Relax in the lap of luxury at Villa Nai 3.3.
Imagine waking up to the azure sea from two of the suites or to the tranquil embrace of an olive grove from another.
Villa NAI 3.3’s rooms, starting at 40 square meters, and the suites, at 60 square meters, offer private terraces adorned with timeless Giorgetti furniture.
Luxuriate in the elegance of Agape-designed bathrooms with walk-in showers and Frette bedding, and drift off to sleep dreaming of another idyllic day at your secluded island retreat.
Dining
Taste the Sunshine in the Island Produce
Transport your senses to Grotta 11 000, a culinary sanctuary on the Island of Dugi Otok. Here, you can enjoy the flavors of Dugi Otok's organic bounty—vegetables bathed in Mediterranean sun, meat from local farms and fish plucked fresh from the Adriatic Sea.
Each dish is a culinary tribute to fire, crafted over open flames and infusing the air with tantalizing aromas.
Nestled under the sun and stars within stone walls, Grotta 11 000 invites you to reconnect with nature.
Elevate your experience with the 3.3 gourmet journey, where sophisticated courses are paired with carefully selected wines and breathtaking views over olive groves and the sea.
Meet the People
Goran and Nives Morović, the visionary founders of Villa Nai 3.3, breathed life into their ancestral land on Dugi Otok Island.
“It all started when my father gave me part of the family land in the village of Žman on Dugi Otok Island,” says Goran. “I removed everything but the olive trees.”
Olives thrive here, and Goran, a civil engineer, and Nives, a teacher and mentor, dreamed of resurrecting their centuries-old family history of olive farming and creating a boutique island hotel.
Collaborating with esteemed architect Nikola Bašić, their dream came to life with opulent suites carved from the pink-hued hillsides, as well as an olive mill and a tasting area.
Today, the Morovićs meticulously handpick olives, creating Nai 3.3, a globally acclaimed olive oil infused with the island's essence.
This tale of passion, tradition, and innovation invites you to a sanctuary where dreams took root, inspiring not just luxury but a profound connection with nature and rich family traditions.
Sustainability Story
Goran and Nives didn't just create an award-winning masterpiece with Villa Nai 3.3; they crafted a bastion of sustainable luxury.
The architecture, defined by contours and repurposed stone, stands as a testament to their commitment to environmental harmony, actively reducing carbon emissions.
Throughout the hotel, unique design and conscientious elements shine, with a meticulous selection of producers upholding the highest European quality.
The Nai 3.3 industrial facility seamlessly blends into the hotel's lifestyle, immersing guests in the olive-growing atmosphere. As a cherished guest, you're invited to join the autumn olive harvest, partake in tastings and enjoy olive-themed dinners.
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