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Sunset over Split’s Old Town, the waterfront and Marjan Hill
Split, Croatia · City, coast & islands

Come for the sea.Stay for Split.

A practical local guide to Split, Croatia. Ancient streets, easy swims, and a little help with the details.

Plan your visit
A sunset over the Old Town & Marjan
First time in Split?
What to see ↗Where to stay ↗Airport to the city ↗Island connections ↗
Find your kind of day

More than a stop
on the way to the islands.

Take a turn through the palace lanes. Walk above the rooftops. Make time for a swim. Start with what you love.

Columns and stone steps in the Peristyle of Diocletian’s Palace
Explore the city

Best Things to Do in Split

Roman courtyards, a waterfront made for slow mornings, and a forest above the rooftops.

Photo 9 — Columns and stone steps in the Peristyle of Diocletian’s Palace · Credits
Bačvice bay and the surrounding city viewed from above
By the sea

Best Beaches in Split

Bačvice for sandy shallows, Žnjan for a modern beach-and-promenade day, or Kašjuni for the Marjan coast? Compare Split’s main beach destinations before choosing your journey.

Photo 1 — Bačvice bay and the surrounding city viewed from above · Credits
Hvar Town harbour and the Pakleni Islands beyond
Beyond the city

Best Day Trips from Split

An island day, a historic town or a change of landscape.

Photo 6 — Hvar Town harbour and the Pakleni Islands beyond · Credits
The Cetina canyon near Omiš
Tours & activities

Best Tours from Split

A good tour should make your day better: a guide who brings the Palace to life, an easy trip to the islands or an activity you couldn’t comfortably do alone.

Photo 16 — The Cetina canyon near Omiš · Credits
Stone houses and red rooftops on the Varoš side of Split, looking towards the harbour
Find your base

Where to Stay in Split

Choose your neighbourhood before choosing your room.

Dalmatian pašticada beef served on a plate
At the table

Food & Drink in Split

Start with a slow coffee, explore Dalmatian cooking, and choose the restaurant for the meal you actually want.

Photo 18 — Dalmatian pašticada beef served on a plate · Credits
Stone houses and red rooftops on the Varoš side of Split, looking towards the harbour
Get to know the city

Less rushing.
More wandering.

Split is a city to explore between the sights: stone lanes, neighbourhood cafés and a waterfront where sitting down is part of the day. Build a simple plan and leave space around it.

Discover things to do
Inside the palaceAt the table
A little structure, plenty of freedom

How much time do you have?

These are starting points, not a race. Choose fewer stops and enjoy them properly.

01

A day in the city ↗

Palace lanes, a coffee on the Riva, then a viewpoint or a swim. Keep the evening for a relaxed meal.

02

Room to slow down ↗

Explore the Old Town one day. Give Marjan and the coast their own time the next.

03

City & a day beyond ↗

Add one island or mainland outing. Check your return journey before you set off.

Build your Split itinerary
Sort the practical bits

Arrive with a plan.

Know where to go, how to get there and what to check before booking.

01 · From the airport

Split Airport to City Centre ↗

The airport is outside the city, towards Trogir. Decide how to reach your accommodation before you arrive, especially in summer.

Read the guide02 · Towards the islands

Split Ferry Port Guide ↗

Your starting point for the islands. The key is choosing the right port, the right vessel and a return that fits your day.

Read the guide03 · Around the city

Getting around Split ↗

Walk the historic centre, use transport for the longer stretches, and plan around luggage, heat and summer traffic.

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