🇭🇷 Croatia

Split travel essentials

Diocletian's Roman palace by the sea — and the gateway to every Dalmatian island.

🚨 Emergency help in Split

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Split's UNESCO Old Town is literally inside a 1,700-year-old Roman emperor's palace. The Riva promenade fronts the Adriatic, and from its quay a catamaran can reach Hvar, Brač, Vis or Korčula in under 3 hours.

Split on the map

Nearby emergency services

🏥 Hospitals

🚓 Police stations

  • Tourist Police
    Trg Hrvatske bratske zajednice 9

💊 Pharmacies

  • Ljekarna Dobri
    Gundulićeva 52 — 24/7
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Currency in Split

Currency
Euro
Code / Symbol
EUR ·
Rate
Direct
  • · Cards everywhere.

What to eat in Split

  • Pašticada
    Slow-braised beef in prunes and red wine — Konoba Matejuška.
  • Grilled fish
    Pick the day's catch at Bokeria fish market upstairs.
  • Soparnik
    Thin Dalmatian chard pie — Zinfandel Food & Wine Bar.

Is Split safe? Travel safety tips

Catamaran-day rush
Krilo and Jadrolinija ferry terminals get chaotic at 07:30 — arrive 45 min before departure.
Beach valuables
Bačvice gets crowded; never leave bags unattended.

Top things to do in Split

  • Diocletian's Palace
    UNESCO
    Free to wander — peristyle and cellars are a must.
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  • Marjan Hill
    Nature
    1-hour hike for the postcard view of the Old Town.
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  • Bačvice Beach
    Beach
    Walkable from centre, sandy, shallow.
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  • Klis Fortress
    Day trip
    GoT's Meereen — 15 min bus, €13 entry.
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Useful Split info

Best time to visit
May–June and September. July/August beaches are packed.
Public transport
Promet city buses, €1.50–€2. Centre is walkable. Bolt operates.
Airport
Split Airport (SPU) — 25 km. Bus €8 to centre, taxi €40.
Plug & voltage
Type C/F, 230V
  • · Catamaran terminal at the Riva — daily to Hvar (1h), Brač (50 min), Korčula (2h), Vis (2.5h).
  • · Bus to Zagreb 5 h, Dubrovnik 4.5 h, Sarajevo 7 h.
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Split travel essentials — FAQ

Should I stay in Split or Hvar?+

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

Catamaran vs car ferry to Hvar?+

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