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Split
About Split
Split, Croatia's second-largest city, lies on the central Dalmatian coast. Its historic heart is built in and around the palace of the Roman emperor Diocletian, constructed around the year 300, so daily life still goes on within ancient Roman walls. The palace and old town are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visitors explore Diocletian's Palace, the Peristyle courtyard, the Cathedral of St Domnius and its bell tower, and the vaulted palace cellars, some of which appeared in Game of Thrones. The palm-lined Riva promenade runs along the waterfront, and Marjan Hill offers walking paths and views over the city and islands.
Two to three nights works well. The medieval town of Trogir is about 30 minutes away, Krka National Park around an hour, and ferries and catamarans connect Split with the islands of Hvar and Brač. Dubrovnik is around three to four hours by road.
Split is a convenient base for island day trips and boat excursions, which are popular with families and younger groups in summer.
Practical Information
Useful to know before your group arrives in Split.
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Split has a sunny Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters.
- Spring (March–May): Mild to warm, with highs from around 14°C to 23°C.
- Summer (June–August): Hot and dry, with highs around 29–31°C.
- Autumn (September–November): Warm in September, with more rain later in the season.
- Winter (December–February): Mild, with highs around 10–13°C, though the cold bura wind can make days feel chilly.
May, June and September are ideal, avoiding the peak heat and crowds of July and August. Pack light clothing, sun protection and comfortable shoes, plus a warm layer for winter or boat trips.
- Arriving: Split Airport is about 25 km west of the city near Trogir; the airport shuttle bus or a taxi takes around 30–45 minutes depending on traffic.
- Getting around: The old town within Diocletian's Palace is compact and pedestrian, and local buses serve the wider city.
- By sea, road and rail: The ferry port, main bus station and railway station are side by side next to the old town, with ferries and catamarans to the islands and coaches along the coast.
- Groups: Coaches cannot enter the old town, so groups are dropped at the edge of the centre near the port and walk in.
Mobile data: For Indian travellers, an eSIM or European data plan bought before travel usually costs much less than Indian international roaming packs. Local prepaid SIMs are sold at the airport, kiosks and phone shops; a passport is needed at purchase. A Croatian or other EU SIM or eSIM works across other EU/EEA countries under EU roaming rules.
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi is common in hotels and cafés.
Power: 230 V with Type C/F sockets. Indian Type D plugs do not fit, so bring a universal adapter.
Split has only a few Indian restaurants, and Indian groceries are hard to find, so packed snacks from home are useful, especially for longer stays or island trips. Most restaurants offer vegetarian pasta, risotto, pizza and salads, while Jain meals should be requested well in advance through the DMC or the restaurant. Halal options are limited.
Dalmatian foods that suit vegetarians include soparnik (a thin pie filled with Swiss chard), blitva (chard and potatoes with olive oil and garlic) and cheese burek. Konzum, Studenac, Tommy and Lidl supermarkets are good for snacks, fruit, milk and bread, and the green market near the palace sells fresh fruit.
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Itineraries in Croatia
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