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Split travel guide

Diocletian's Palace, by the sea, with a ferry to every island.

Split's old town IS a Roman emperor's palace. It's also the gateway to Hvar, Brac, Korcula, Vis — every island worth seeing in Dalmatia.

Best time
May–June, September. July/August is packed but the sea is warmest.
Currency
Euro.
Language
Croatian. English universal.
Plug
Type C/F, 230V.

How to get to Split

  • · Split Airport (SPU) — 25 km, bus €8, taxi €30.
  • · Catamaran terminal at the Riva — daily to Hvar, Brac, Korcula, Vis, Dubrovnik.
  • · Bus to Zagreb (5h), Dubrovnik (4.5h), Sarajevo (7h).

Top routes from Split

Split → Hvar
Catamaran · ~1h
from €8Book →
Split → Dubrovnik
Bus or catamaran · ~4h
from €18Book →
Split → Korcula
Catamaran · ~2h
from €25Book →
Split → Zagreb
Bus · ~5h
from €12Book →

What to see

  • Diocletian's Palace — Wander it at 22:00 when day-trippers leave
  • Marjan Hill — 1h hike for the postcard view
  • Bacvice Beach — Walkable from the centre, sandy
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More in Croatia

Dubrovnik
The walled marble city on the Adriatic — Game of Thrones' King's Landing.
Zagreb
Coffee-culture capital with an Austro-Hungarian heart.

Split travel — FAQ

Should I stay in Split or Hvar?+

Base in Split — cheaper, better transport, and Hvar is 1h away by ferry.

Catamaran or car ferry to Hvar?+

Catamaran to Hvar Town (foot passengers). Car ferry goes to Stari Grad on the other side of the island.