🚨 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
- KBC Split (Firule)Spinčićeva 1
🚓 Police stations
- Tourist PoliceTrg Hrvatske bratske zajednice 9
💊 Pharmacies
- Ljekarna DobriGundulićeva 52 — 24/7
Currency in Split
Currency
Euro
Code / Symbol
EUR · €
Rate
Direct
- · Cards everywhere.
What to eat in Split
- PašticadaSlow-braised beef in prunes and red wine — Konoba Matejuška.
- Grilled fishPick the day's catch at Bokeria fish market upstairs.
- SoparnikThin 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 PalaceUNESCOFree to wander — peristyle and cellars are a must.Open in Maps →
- Marjan HillNature1-hour hike for the postcard view of the Old Town.Open in Maps →
- Bačvice BeachBeachWalkable from centre, sandy, shallow.Open in Maps →
- Klis FortressDay tripGoT's Meereen — 15 min bus, €13 entry.Open in Maps →
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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