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9 places to visit in and around Split

Split, Croatia is often viewed as a base-city for island hopping day trips, but its buzzing Dalmatian culture begs a second look. The city is a fascinating nexus of tradition and stylish modernity, and its beautiful coastline of course doesn’t hurt either.

  • Diocletian's Palace/Basement Halls

    1. Diocletian's Palace/Basement Halls

    This gigantic ancient fortress should be your first stop in Split. The entire city center is ruins of this incredible complex that today houses bars, restaurants, and shops.

  • Marjan

    2. Marjan

    The beautifully maintained park is perfect for an afternoon walk or bike ride, a change from the bustling city.

  • 3. Ivan Mestrovic Gallery

    This museum is quality over quantity. Seeing works by the great 20th century sculptor displayed in such a naturally beautiful environment makes the trip outside of town worth it.

  • Cathedral of Saint Domnius

    4. Cathedral of Saint Domnius

    The structure is almost unchanged since its consecration in the 7th century, and nowhere else in Split will you find the view at the top of the bell tower.

  • Croatian National Theatre in Split

    5. Croatian National Theatre in Split

    This beautiful building is home to the best entertainment in the city. The opera house’s hidden gem is the Sustipan venue, an outdoor spot perfect for a drink under the stars.

  • Split Festival

    6. Split Festival

    Festival Zabavne Glazbe Split is a pop music festival that has, and continues to feature, the best Croatian artists since 1960.

  • Hvar

    7. Hvar

    Take the ferry a couple hours south of Split to the island city Hvar. Stay a night or two to explore the city’s restaurants, marinas, museums, galleries, and cafes.

  • Brac

    8. Brac

    Another island is Brac, a place known for producing the white stone that the White House is made of. Wander through the abandoned stone villages in the center of the island.

  • Split to Dubrovnik Sailing Trip

    9. Split to Dubrovnik Sailing Trip

    There are a variety of boat trips to the ancient city of Dubrovnik, a stunning city of history surrounded by the shimmering beauty of the Adriatic.

Planning Your Visit

  • Take the bus

    The trains aren’t as reliable in this part of Europe, but don’t be afraid of the local buses. They’re clean, safe, and amazingly well connected.

  • Talking on the Phone While Driving Is Illegal

    If you do rent a car, be aware that laws, especially about talking on the phone, are strictly enforced. And if you prefer automatic cars, be sure to let the rental company know while booking.

  • Be Careful Before You Show Some Skin

    It’s totally cool to go topless at most of these beaches, but use discretion. Ninety percent of Croatians are Catholic and some islands are still very religious, like Vrbnik, for example.

Good to know

  • Language
    Croatian
  • Currency
    Croatian Kuna (kn)
  • Time Zone
    UTC (+01:00)
  • Country Code
    +385
  • Best time to visit
    July and August are popular months to visit for the beach weather, but if you can go before the season gets underway, you can find lower prices, fewer crowds, and some great festivals.

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Overall rating

4.6 / 5

based on 8,030 reviews

Plitvice Lakes are a must see when in Croatia, and this is a brilliant and efficient way to get from Split to Zagreb Andrei our guide was great and kindly chaperoned us right to the door of the hotel in Zagreb, such a great way to transfer between cities with luggage! It felt like we really got to see a good deal of the lakes even though it felt a tad rushed at times (I would suggest slowing down slightly and allotting some time for eating lunch/ stopping to just soak up the atmosphere in the park) - I'd still highly recommend this tour and think there's no better way to transfer.

From Split or Trogir: Zagreb Transfer & Plitvice Lakes Tour Reviewed by Elin, 9/27/2020

Rafting was so much fun! The views are gorgeous, especially in Autumn. Christian, our guide, was absolutely fantastic! He was so knowledgeable and funny and made the trip so enjoyable. It was such a pleasure to have him lead us. My fiancé and I always felt safe, and we had a blast paddling in the river and riding the rapids. You’re surrounded by so much nature, and it was just so awesome! I would definitely recommend doing this if you’re near Split. We drove 2 hours to get there, and we thought it was worth it!

Cetina River: Rafting & Cliff Jumping Tour Reviewed by Nicole, 10/31/2020

Absolutely fantastic day, our guide Ernest was superb and made this a real highlight of our holiday. He shared his incredible knowledge of Croatia and Croatian history with us, but also his life and experience as a local, which was a real privilege. Thank you Ernest! The parks are beautiful, the tour is well paced and the car is very comfortable. Highly recommended.

From Split or Trogir: Krka NP & Šibenik Trip Reviewed by Elin, 9/27/2020

Luka was an amazing tour guide, biggest GOT fan, was able to answer all of my questions and more. I got Iucky, I was the only one who took the tour that day, and it was simply perfect. Luka showed me exactly from which spot each scene was filmed, and with his enthusiasm and expertise you could really see it! If you love Game of Thrones this is the tour for you!

Split Game of Thrones Tour: City of Dragons Reviewed by Alice, 10/20/2020

Fantastic trip! My driver was prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable. Plus, I appreciated all the offers to be my camera man. The convenience of a private drive to Rastoke, Plitvice, and then ending in Split from Zagreb was great. Highly recommend. I would even consider skipping Rastoke and the boat ride to check out the upper lakes also.

From Zagreb to Split: Plitvice Lakes & Rastoke Private Tour Reviewed by Alexandra, 11/24/2020

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