The second largest city in Croatia has a 1700-year history. Find out why vacationers love to travel to Split and what tourists write about beaches and places of interest in reviews.
Resort experience
Split is a large city. More than 178 thousand people live in it. The center of a large resort region is located on the Marjan Peninsula, between Dubrovnik and Zadar. The strongest impression is left by the historical center of Split, which grew up around the palace of the Roman ruler Diocletian.
Tourists are delighted with the eclectic development. In Split, modern buildings coexist with 15th-19th century mansions. If you are tired of walking along the city streets, you can go to the islands or go on an excursion to other cities in Croatia.
Vzhiiik: "The shooting of the iconic TV series" Game of Thrones "took place in the city of Split, in the Diocletian's palace and in the Klis castle located near the city. souvenirs, compact old town. I advise everyone. "
The best hotels
Split is tourist-oriented, so there is no shortage of hotels. You can stay in a luxury 5 * hotel, budget "three-ruble note" or family apartments. There are practically no all-inclusive hotels. Breakfast is usually not included in the room rate either. Look for a hotel on Hotelluca, tours on Travelata.
The best hotels in Split, according to tourists' reviews:
Rooms Gold 3 * - a cozy hotel in a traditional stone house. Beach towels are free of charge. In high season, a double room costs from 60 €.
House Sandra 3 * is a comfortable guest house near the historical center of the city. Each of the 8 rooms has a pleasant, individual design. For a double room you will pay from 64 €.
Center Luxury Rooms 3 4 * is a wonderful guest house 400 meters from the lively Riva promenade. A double room will cost from 78 €.
Villa Split Heritage Hotel 4 * is a comfortable guesthouse in the center of the Old Town, within walking distance from the main attractions of Split. Double room costs from 80 €.
Hotel Park Split 5 * is a first-class hotel in the center, not far from the famous Bačvice beach. It offers guests an elite restaurant and an outdoor pool. A double room with breakfast costs from 256 €.
Hotel Posh 5 * - luxury apartments 2 km from the Palace of Diocletian. Double room with breakfast costs from 898 €.
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Beaches
Split has good free beaches. The entrance to the water is shallow almost everywhere, and the sea water is clean and transparent. Some of Split's beaches are covered with sand, while others are covered with small pebbles.
The most famous Bacvice Beach is located 1 km from the city center. The beach has everything you need to relax by the sea: changing cabins, showers, toilets, cafes, restaurants, umbrellas and sun loungers. True, tourists do not like it because of the crowdedness, shallow water and algae, and they also consider it dirty. Better go to the beaches of the Makarska Riviera!
Tourists who like active rest rent jet skis, go on boat trips and raft down the mountain rivers. The Adriatic Sea has excellent diving conditions, which is why there are diving centers in Split where you can rent diving equipment.
Oleg Krylov: "Bacvice Beach is a sandy, shallow beach, the water is warm. There are a lot of local residents, because it is right in the city."
What to see
The ruins of Diocletian's palace and the complex of buildings around it are considered one of the most valuable monuments of the Roman era on the Adriatic coast. Back in 1979, the historic city center was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Descend into ancient crypts and admire the coastline from the high bell tower of St. Domnius Cathedral!
According to tourists, excursions to other cities of Croatia, islands and national parks are popular from Split. Vacationers willingly travel to Trogir, Sibenik, Dubrovnik, the island of Hvar and Plitvice Lakes.
Gilmore: "We wandered around the old city almost all day, but in the evening Diocletian's palace was transformed. When night falls, many columns and narrow streets are hung with garlands. Very romantic and a little scary."
Vacation with children
In the reviews, tourists speak positively about Split. In the Croatian resort, it is pleasant for the whole family to sunbathe, swim in the sea and get acquainted with the monuments of history.
Vacationers who come to Split with children love good beaches, comfortable hotels, green places for walking and attractions. Spend time in the picturesque Marjan Park, the small Split Zoo, the Froggyland Frog Museum and Split Archaeological Museum!
When is the best time to go
Due to the subtropical Mediterranean climate, Split is warm even in winter. Mosor mountains reliably close the coast from cold winds, so tourists come to this resort all year round.
The beach season starts in May and lasts until the end of October. In late spring and September, the weather is mild, while Split is hot and dry in summer. The sun bakes especially strongly in July and June. If you can't stand the heat, but want to swim in the sea, we advise you to relax in Split in June or September.
Vladimir: "We drove in mid-August, and the heat was unbearable. At one point I even felt bad. It was like a sunstroke, although I was wearing a headdress."
Conclusions: is it worth going to Split
Choosing Split for your trip to Croatia is not a bad decision! The city is located just 25 km from the airport, has interesting sights, museums, sandy and pebble beaches. The Croatian resort is convenient to explore on foot, by bike, city buses, regular taxis and Split Boat Tax.
