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City guide · Croatia

Split

A photograph of Split
Photograph · dronepicr · CC BY 2.0

Split's historic core grows directly out of Diocletian's Palace and opens onto the Riva, creating a dense pedestrian centre between stone lanes and the harbour. Marjan rises west of that core, while city beaches spread along separate shores. Trogir and the islands are outward journeys rather than neighbourhoods of Split. The port places ferries, intercity buses and local movement in the same busy waterfront zone.

Practical information

Language spoken
Croatian
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+385
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
112
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type C and F · 230 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Safe from treated public supplies
Public drinking water is regulated; follow local notices on islands or after disruption

Turn this list into a plan

Set your days, your pace and the hours you actually want to be out. The planner works around closing days and travel time, and leaves room to eat.

Plan Split

Planning a visit

Suggested stay
Not recorded
Getting around
Walking, city bus, bicycle and ferry
  1. January: viable with meaningful trade-offs
  2. February: viable with meaningful trade-offs
  3. March: good time to visit
  4. April: good time to visit
  5. May: best time to visit
  6. June: best time to visit
  7. July: good time to visit
  8. August: good time to visit — current month
  9. September: best time to visit
  10. October: good time to visit
  11. November: viable with meaningful trade-offs
  12. December: viable with meaningful trade-offs
  • Best time
  • Good time
  • Viable with trade-offs
  • Difficult conditions

Sources

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

  1. Narodni trg - Pjaca Narodni trg - Pjaca
    02 2 hours

    Narodni trg - Pjaca

    Pjaca People's Square, locally Narodni trg - Pjaca, stands as the main public square in Split's historic core. It occupies the space where the Roman camp's command area once lay, later becoming the medieval heart of civic life.

    • Must see
    • Activity
  2. West Coast Promenade West Coast Promenade
    03 2 hours

    West Coast Promenade

    The West Coast Promenade, known locally as Zapadna obala, is a waterfront walkway in Split, Croatia. It runs along the western edge of the city centre, offering views of the Adriatic Sea and the port area.

    • Must see
    • Activity
  3. Marmont Street Marmont Street
    04 2 hours

    Marmont Street

    Marmont Street, known locally as Marmontova ulica, is a prominent pedestrian thoroughfare in Split, Croatia.

    • Must see
    • Activity
  4. Varos Quarter Varos Quarter
    05 2 hours

    Varos Quarter

    Varoš Quarter, locally known as Varoš, is one of the oldest residential neighbourhoods in Split, Croatia.

    • Must see
    • Activity
  5. Radunica Quarter Radunica Quarter
    06 2 hours

    Radunica Quarter

    Radunica is a historic residential quarter in Split, Croatia, situated east of Diocletian's Palace. This working-class neighbourhood preserves traditional Dalmatian urban fabric with narrow stone streets and compact houses.

    • Must see
    • Activity
  6. Telegrin Peak Telegrin Peak
    07 2 hours

    Telegrin Peak

    Telegrin Peak, known locally as Vrh Telegrin, is a ranked visitor destination in the Split area of Croatia. The peak forms part of the elevated terrain overlooking the city and surrounding Adriatic coastline.

    • Must see
    • Activity
  7. Poljud Stadium Poljud Stadium
    08 2 hours

    Poljud Stadium

    Poljud Stadium, known locally as Stadion Poljud, is a multi-purpose sports venue located in Split, Croatia. It serves as the home ground of HNK Hajduk Split, one of the country's most storied football clubs.

    • Must see
    • Activity
  8. Spaladium Arena Spaladium Arena
    09 2 hours

    Spaladium Arena

    Spaladium Arena is a large indoor sports and entertainment venue located in Split, Croatia. The arena opened as a multi-purpose facility designed to host basketball, handball, concerts, and other major events.

    • Must see
    • Activity
  9. Split 3 Modernist District Split 3 Modernist District
    10 2 hours

    Split 3 Modernist District

    Split 3 is a large modernist residential district in the eastern part of Split, Croatia. Built primarily during the Yugoslav era, it represents one of the most significant examples of post-war urban planning in the region.

    • Must see
    • Activity
  10. Kastela Bay
    11 2 hours

    Kastela Bay

    Kastela Bay is a coastal inlet on the Adriatic Sea, situated between the city of Split and Trogir in central Dalmatia, Croatia.

    • Must see
    • Activity

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata ·

How the city is laid out

Explore the palace substructures, Peristyle, old-town lanes and Riva in one pedestrian sequence. Use another block for Marjan, choosing its access point before climbing, and do not assume every beach lies on that route. Trogir needs a land connection; island visits depend on the sailing selected. Keep those excursions away from a day already committed to the historic core.

Checked 2026-08-26

Getting around

Walking is the default inside Diocletian's Palace and the old town, where through-traffic is not a useful way to sightsee. City buses serve Marjan approaches, beaches and outer districts, while bicycles suit selected waterfront routes. Ferries and catamarans leave from the port on independent schedules. Use the Split Tourist Board's current transport directory and the named operator for the exact bus or sailing before departure.

Checked 2026-08-26

Common questions

How many days should I spend in Split?

No official city-wide stay length is recorded. Begin with Diocletian's Palace, the old town and Riva, then add Marjan or a city beach. Trogir and island travel need extra itinerary space.

How should I organise sightseeing in Split?

Keep the palace, old-town lanes and Riva in one walking route. Plan Marjan from a chosen access point and place each beach according to its own coast. Treat Trogir or an island as an excursion.

How do I get around Split?

Walk in the palace and old town, use local buses for outer districts and consult the relevant operator for ferries or catamarans. The Tourist Board's transport page links the current options.

Can I explore Split mainly on foot?

The palace, old town and Riva are naturally pedestrian. Marjan's approaches, beaches beyond the centre, Trogir and the port connections require a route choice beyond that compact walk.

Which Split trips need separate planning?

Trogir uses a land connection, while each island depends on a specific sailing. Verify the return departure and seasonal operation before leaving Split, especially when accommodation remains in the city.