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Split is a city in Central Dalmatia, Croatia. The city was originally built around the Diocletian palace (a palace/fort built for the retired Roman emperor Diocletian) where the locals sought refuge centuries ago. Despite initial appearances, however, the city is not a small tourist town, and extends over a large area well beyond the ancient core. With over 300,000 people in the wider bay area, its the economic hub of the eastern Adriatic shoreline (the unofficial "capital" of Dalmatia). Wandering the historic centre of Split you can still clearly see the Roman walls, squares, and temples.

Understand Split

Because of its ideal climate, with 2,800 hours of sunlight each year, local people have a few nicknames for Split: "The most beautiful city in the world"and "Mediterranean flower". Many famous Croatian sports people are born in Split, so locals often nicknamed their city as "The sportiest city in the world". The most popular sport institution is the football club Hajduk. The whole city is painted with the club's colors and logo. This is done by Torcida, the oldest supporters group in Europe, established in 1950. Beside bell tower of St. Duje, the symbols of city are the Dalmatian dog and a donkey. Locals have a high place for the donkey because of its past indispensable place in field work and transport across Dalmatian mountains.

Winters in Split are generally mild, with temperatures above 0°C, but despite the popular saying that the city experiences snowfall once every 30 years, there is actually at least one snowy day nearly every winter, usually in January or early February. If you find yourself in Split on a day with significant snowfall, expect serious traffic disruption.


Shop around

  • Marmontova. A shopping street at the city centre.
  • Pazar, Stari Pazar 2. Green market with fruit, vegetables and more. The best time to visit the market is Saturday morning.
  • Ribarnica, Obrov 2. Fish market.
  • Kerum. Supermarket chain that was owned by former Mayor of Split Željko Kerum. As of 2013 there are no Kerum shops anymore. The owner went bankrupt and lost the elections after that.
  • Konzum. Croatia's largest supermarket chain.
  • Profil, Algoritam and VBZ. Bookshops with some English-language titles.
  • Tommy. Supermarket chain, easy to find in most of Dalmatia.
Shopping malls
  • City Center One, Vukovarska 207, web. daily 9AM-9PM, cinema and caffe bars 9AM-11PM. Opened in 2010. 3 floors (5 garage levels) and Cineplexx cinema.
  • Joker Put Brodarice 6. Opened in 2007. 50 shops on 4 floors with Tommy supermarket, DM, Hervis sports shop, Deichmann and a McDonalds. 15-20 min walk from the city center with buses stopping near the front of the centre. There is a cinema on the first floor. The top floor has fitness club, restaurant and a sky bar with an outdoor swimming pool.



Nearby Split day trips

[edit]Klis: The Klis Fortress (Croatian: Tvrđava Klis) is a medieval fortress situated above a village bearing the same name, near the city of Split, in central Dalmatia, Croatia. From its origin as a small stronghold built by the ancient Illyrian tribe Dalmatae, becoming a royal castle that was the seat of many Croatian kings, to its final development as a large fortress during the Ottoman wars in Europe, Klis Fortress has guarded the frontier, being lost and re-conquered several times throughout its more than two thousand year-long history. Due to its location on a pass that separates the mountains Mosor and Kozjak, the fortress served as a major source of defense in Dalmatia, especially against the Ottoman advance, and has been a key crossroad between the Mediterranean belt and the Balkan rear.

  • Kaštela - 7 old villages, today connected and form one big city. Perfect for beautiful walks near the sea and taking a swim away from the big city. There are a wide variety of resaturants to choose from for an authentic Dalamatian cuisine. Each village has it's on castle (henche the name Kaštel), and some of them are open to public. Ask the locals for best sights, both near the sea and up in the hills. There are a lot of old churches and castles, and some breathtaking views.
  • Salona - ancient Roman colony, one of the biggest towns of Roman Empire. It had a population of nearly 60,000 people. It was a capital of Roman province Dalmatia. Well preserved amphitheater, theater, basilica, cemetery and many other Roman buildings. Situated near town of Solin, 10-20 min bus ride from Split.
  • Hvar - A day trip by boat to this island is well worth the effort. Boats leave five times a day in peak season (July–August), three times a day outside this period (a single trip cost about 42 kn to Stari Grad on Hvar). Hvar town is small but extremely attractive, with numerous large yachts moored in the harbour. If using the left luggage service ensure you thoroughly check the prices and conditions of use.
  • Brač - An alternative could be the boat to the island of Brač which is just the other side of the water. Boats leave up to 10 times daily and it takes you 1 hr to Supetar. The last ferry back to Split leaves at 10:45PM.
Try renting a bike or scooter for exploring the island. When renting, take into account that the rental service normally closes rather early but when you ask for it, they are quite flexible as most people are in Split. A return ferry ticket should cost about 70 kn and has no time restrictions within the same day.

  • Krka National Park web - one of eight national parks in Croatia. Enjoy in beautiful waterfalls and visit old monastery on the island Visovac.
  • Omiš - this little town is situated on the mouth of Cetina river and its magnificent canyon. It is ideal place for rafting and canyoning.
  • Horse Club web - in village called Donje Ogorje you can ride a horse in the nature. It will cost you 100 kn (13 €) for one hour. There is also an option for riding and sleeping in the nature for several days.
  • Makarska - a popular resort town with beautiful beaches, 60 km southeast of Split. Frequent buses (price 40-50 kn one way).
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina - possible day trips by regular scheduled bus include Mostar, Međugorje, Livno, Bugojno, Ljubuški, Travnik and even Zenica.



Get around


Central Split is quite compact and most sights can be easily seen and best experienced on foot, but there are frequent local buses to outlying attractions and the airport.

By rent a car/taxi
  • Avax Split web Low cost car hire at Split Downtown. ☎ +385 99 342 3001.
  • Taxi Transfers Split Split web Taxi Transfers Split, low cost taxi from/to Split. ☎ +385 91 519 12 53.
  • Taxi Transfers Split Airport Split web Split Transfer is low cost transfer provider. ☎ +385 91 251 8 222.
  • Supero Rent Agency ex.Split Rent Agency web Split, Gajeva 20. ☎ +385 95 887 56 26. Van, scooter, bicycle boat rental, transfer, taxi boat.
  • Taxi Split web Split, Kranjceviceva 32. ☎+385 91 534 1679. Taxi transfers, car rental, hire car driver.

By bike

Rent a bike and enjoy beautiful biking along Split's waterfront (Riva), continue to Marjan hill (approximately 7 km), climb to the top of the hill for great view on the Split town and surrounding islands. You can bike to the east side, along the coast to nearby village of Stobrec. Another great option from Split is to take a day tour to nearby islands of Solta, Brac, Hvar or Vis. You can take the bike on a regular ferry (they leave approximately every couple of hours in the summer season) and bike along quite roads and charming villages, explore great beaches and restaurants and return in the evening to Split. web booking!

New bikes for rental in Split area fare prices. Delivery to your address http://rent-a-bicycle-split.com/ +385 95 887 56 26 (electric bikes, MTBikes, City bikes) Delivery free of charge in Split

Hybrid touring, Cannondale road and tandem bikes available for rent at Meridien Ten ( http://meridien.hr/ ) or call + 385 21 388 951

By boat

Company Adria Seafari web provides speedboat services such as passenger transfers to islands (Hvar, Brač, Vis etc.) from /to port of Split or Split Airport, organizes sea safari tours for small groups and providing any other sea service you may require. Also is possible to rent a whole boat with or without skipper ad explore Adriatic sea by yourself...

Boat rental, excursions and boat transfers Mayer Charter 00385912518222

There is a speed boat from Split or Split airport to Brač,Hvar,Šolta and Trogir web. They offer day trips to Hvar, Pakleni islands (Palmižana) and Bol(Zlatni rat) in one day.


By bus

Public transit is organized by "Promet", web. Most of the city buses in Split are new, but some are very old and dilapidated. Tickets can be bought at kiosks or from the bus driver. Only single-journey tickets can be bought in buses.

  • Single ticket (bought in bus) - 11 kn
  • Single ticket (bought at kiosk) - 9 kn
  • Ticket for two journeys ('Pojedinačna karta za dva putovanja') - 16 kn
  • Set of five double tickets ('Pretplatna Karnet karta') - 75 kn
  • Monthly ticket ('mjesečna pokazna karta') - 260 kn
When you board the bus you must validate your ticket in the yellow machine or give it to the driver for validation.

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