The second-largest city in Croatia, Split is a fusion of urban life and the country's historical past. Split is an excellent stop on a tour of Croatia since it has Roman-era ruins, a lively waterfront, and delicious seafood served daily at several of the town's restaurants. The town is specifically famous for beaches as it is located near the Mediterranean sea, then the Roman remains, and Diocletian's Palace tops among all.  One of the most popular things to do in Split is to explore the palace's numerous treasures. It won't take tourists long to realise why Split, Croatia, is one of the renowned tourist destinations in the Mediterranean due to its vast history, Game of Thrones locations, and several other attractions.

Bačvice Split beach, Split    |    Click by Paul Arps from Flickr

It is impossible to accurately summarise Split's turbulent and rich history in a few sentences. Emperor Diocletian, who broke ground on his opulent villa in 293 AD near the famous city of Salona, should be commended as the town's first resident and founder, considering that the area had previously been inhabited by Greek colonies. After ten decades of building, he took early retirement from the Roman throne inside the villa's walls. Split was "relocated" by enlightenment and the 20th century from the Yugoslavian empire through the tragic yet heroic Second World War Italian and German profession, when Split was one of the centres of anti-fascist rebellion, to Socialist Yugoslavia, and finally to the present time of independent and free Croatia, a member of the European Union. 

The Old Hornbeam, Split   |   Click by Jason Boldero from Flickr

History is evident practically everywhere around Split Old Town. But what is more evident is the beauty, warmth, fun, and celebrations that the city holds here. Split Half Marathon in February, Gast fair- the largest gastro event in Croatia, Picigin game championship in June, Fibra- music festival in July, and Taste the Mediterranean Festival and Split Film Festival in October are a few popular carnivals and celebrations in the city. When you are in Split, Croatia, you can stay at these hotels like Hotel Cvita Split, Amphora, Heritage Hotel Santa Lucia, Guesthouse Villa Scalaria, and Radisson Blu Resort & Spa that offer the most comfortable rooms, suites, and lounges, with beautiful views, they also have good food, better service, great staff members that will help you with your stay and tours as well. 

It is said that a visit to any new place is incomplete if you do not devour the local food there. It is one hundred percent true, especially for Split. Dishes like Brudet, Janjetina s bižima, Mandulat, Krapfen, Rozata, and Pinca are the ones that will send your taste buds on a foodelicious journey. Split has innumerable things to do, activities to experience, food to eat, monuments and attractions to see, but it is even better a trip when you meet the residents here. They are heartwarming, and they will welcome you with sweet smiles and open hearts. This city is beautiful and has a relaxing vacation vibe flowing in the breeze.

Best Time to Visit Split

Anytime around the year is the best time to visit Split except for a very short period. The peak of summer is the perfect period for touring islands and taking advantage of the beautiful weather along the Adriatic coast. You will be better to travel even during less crowded lean seasons or even the winter if you're interested in a city holiday that allows you to tour the UNESCO World Heritage site of Split Old Town with its distinctive bell tower and take in cultural events.  The summertime experiences high temperatures, with daily highs in July and August frequently surpassing 30°C (86°F). Ideal conditions for a water polo match or an excursion tour, but a tad warm for visiting old sites as the sun reflects off the stone, making it even hotter.

Even in the cooler and rainier winter months, when the temperature ranges from  8°C  (46°F) to 12°C (54°F), Split provides an extensive array of entertainment activities. Most of the city's museums and galleries are open all year long, and you can watch live theatrical and music performances at any time.

Despite having a variety of transport modes, buses are the most commonly used means to travel in and around the city. Although Split is a very walkable city, you would not need to use many of the choices listed below. But public transportation in Split is undoubtedly helpful if you're seeking to get to the city's outskirts or some of the other neighbouring areas.

Buses

Promet Split administers the buses in the town. They operate 19 routes all around the city, along with three night routes. A number of "suburban" lines are also available to destinations beyond the city. Particularly useful routes for tourists include to Klis (bus line 34 for the fortress),  Trogir (bus line 37, which also travels by Split Airport), Omis (bus line 60), and Solin (several bus lines).  Bus service on the islands of Solta and Ciovo is handled by Promet Split. The Sukoisan bus station- Autobusni Kolodvor, is a round one kilometre inland from the shore. The distance to the Diocletian's Palace area's entrance is around 10 min to walk.

Train, Split   |   Click by Phil Richards from Flickr

Trains

The main bus station, the harbour, and the train station in Split are all adjacent to each other.  Although there are links to the neighbouring Solin and the Kastela sector, it is doubtful that you will be using trains in Split to move about the general area that is 20-30 minutes by train to Kastel Stari, for instance. There are two railway stations in the town. The main station in Split, which is in the centre of the town, serves as where most passengers leave or enter. Nevertheless, there is still the option of boarding or arriving at Split Predgradje, commonly known as Kopilica station. The main train station inside and out, makes it clear that it only provides minimal amenities for passengers and might use some upgrades. There is a ticket counter, information centre, toilets, and fast food centre. Kiosk, bakery, ATM exchange machine, luggage storage, and informative display at the station for the passengers. 

Ferries, Split   |  Click by dmytrok from Flickr

Ferries

There are catamaran and ferry lines joining Split with the adjacent islands and other towns in Dalmatia, as it is a major port. Several sailing routes connect Split with nearby locations. The  Bura Line operates a boat service that links Trogir and the adjacent Ciovo island with Split; it's an extremely relaxing way to get between islands.  Split is pretty close to the island of Solta, which is visible from the city. On the island, Rogac is serviced by the Jadrolinija ferry service and the Krilo Shipping Company's catamaran.

Taxi

There are several taxi stands around the city that you can take. You can hail a Split taxi from anywhere on the street and pay according to the distance metre. Split taxis operate under a regulated pricing system that is standard across Croatia. Depending on how far you drive, a taximeter will calculate your fare. Private taxi transfers too are becoming quite popular in Split. It is convenient and time-saving, and nowadays, taxi agencies offer taxi trips to Split at great discounts. Rydeu provides such convenient,easy-to-get private taxis in Split that will take you in and around the town.

The Split airport or Zračna luka Split which is commonly known as Resnik Airport, is the only international airport in Split Croatia that serves passengers in the city and around the world.The airport is situated to the west of Katela Bay, in the town of Katela, expanding into the neighbouring town of Trogir. It is 19 kilometres from Split. A project to enlarge the terminal building was completed in 2019, adding three times the floor area of the original terminal building and raising the capacity to 5 million passengers per year. This was accomplished due to a significant increase in the number of passengers, particularly in the summertime.

Taxis, Airport Transfers     |   Click by Quang Nguyen Vinh from Pexels