Split In Your Pocket
Photo by Vedran CvitkovićSplit is the largest city in Dalmatia and it's largest ferry port. For many years the city was treated as a point on the transit routes towards the islands and resorts of Central Dalmatia.
The city's treasures were hidden behind the walls of
Diocletian's palace, and tourists would at best whizz round its narrow streets before catching their ferry. Today's tourists know, however, that Split's narrow streets hide a multitude of treasures. Small boutiques, galleries,
restaurants and cafes sometimes literally built into those ancient walls provide an environment where the breath of history mingles with contemporary design and the attractive Dalmatian lifestyle. If you choose to explore the secrets of Split, on those warm stone pavements you'll bump into Roman warriors and even Emperor Diocletian himself, and all the while you'll be accompanied by the harmonious melodies of the
Dalmatian a capella choirs. Give in to the scent of fish on the barbecue and enjoy a fresh, natural lunch with olive oil and home made wine. After lunch, do as the locals do and enjoy a nap while the heat of the day gives way to a golden afternoon. On the city beach, perhaps you can join in a game of the local sport
picigin, or relax in the shade of scented pines on the
Marjan peninsula. All of this means that Split, more than ever before, is a serious rival to an adventure on those very beautiful
islands.
Latest Split Comments:
Relucesco Laundrette Split
The best Laundrette in Split, very nice, and they are the best in service...By boat
It' s possible to booking a private speed boat transfer 0-24h from/to Split and Split airport to island of Brac, Hvar, Solta, Vis, Korcula and more....Zoo
This zoo is the most disgusting display of animal cruelty i have ever seen. Something must be done immediately....Fife
Cheap but the meal was cold and hole place had terrible rush and hurry. I thing good choose for money ended....Main train station
When I go home from Split I usually travel by ICN train to Zagreb Gl. Kolodvor. I think this is train which is not longer journey about 6 hours....Marjan Peninsula
Marjan hill is very nice place in Split! If you are in Split you must come to Marjan hill from the Riva....Makrovega
This place was pretty hard to find, but absolutely worth it!! Delicious vegetarian (and vegan!!) food....Main train station
I think you're wrong,there are also 2-3 daily trips to Zagreb with so-called "tilting train" which takes about 5:30 hours....Bota Šare
If you wish to treat yourself with genuine Croatian seafood, you should give it a try. The staff is great, and the food is delicious....Croatian Maritime Museum
I agree with Peter james, a very good museum. Curiously, Robert Whitehead, the inventor of the torpedoes on display, is buried in Worth Churchyard, close to gatwick Airport, from which most fllights to Croatia from the Uk leave....By plane
The Croatia Airlines bus also meets other major flights like Easyjet etc, so you don't have to fly with Croatia Airlines to use it....By bus
Just be aware that the above relates to the COACH station, which is on the waterfront near the train station and ferry terminal, not the BUS station which is tucked away in the centre of town....Fife
Perfect choice!!! One of the best pros can be the fact that you'll find lots of local people there....Croatian Maritime Museum
Fascinating museum. 10 kn admission included an excellent guided tour, our guide spoke good English. Picked up a lot of Croatian history during our visit....The Palace
We booked ourselves into the Palace hotel and immediatly moved over to the Adriana once we got to our room....