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DiscoverSplit !
Split/Central Dalmatia
Travel Guide
Activities/Destinations/Events
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Welcome to DiscoverSplit’s Guide to Activities/Destinations/Events! with support from the Central Dalmatia Tourist Board and the Tourist Board of Split Dear Visitor, Central Dalmatia and Split, Croatia’s second largest city with a bit over 200,000 residents, are rapidly becoming one of the “must visit” Mediterranean destinations. There’s so much to see and do here—from experiencing 1,700 years of living history in the Palace of Diocletian to the thrilling Alka Knights Tournament in the inland village of Sinj. Whether it’s whitewater rafting on the Cetina in Omis, spending a day enjoy olives, honey and wine on the island of Solta or going underground to experience a still-working original Roman aqueduct, Central Dalmatia and Split are a joy for the senses. From a hidden stone village on Hvar, a fabulous beach in Brela, to a glittering waterfront restaurant, the discoveries never end. For this year’s edition, we have chosen to profile more than 100 different activities, destinations and events in the region. Everything is divided into travel-related sections, from Adventure to UNESCO sites. All of the texts are written by people who live here and love it. Since it’s possible that some information has changed, we have included a website address at the bottom of each activities/destination page so you can check for the most up to date information. Throughout the Guide you will see a single sponsor for certain activities/destinations. We have personally chosen these to be exclusive sponsors because of their excellent reputation for professional service and quality. If for some reason, you find otherwise, please write to us! Welcome and enjoy your stay here in Central Dalmatia! The Editors © 2019 Radionica Ideja, d.o.o. All rights reserved. No part of this Guide may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of the copyright owner. The publisher cannot assume responsibility for any errors. E mail: discoversplit@gmail.com
TOURS AND DESTINATIONS
5 Diocletian’s Mausoleum ..................... 25
Adventure/Sports
Biking .............................................................. 06 Split Islamic Center and Mosque .... 26
Fishing ............................................................ 07 St. Sava Orthodox Church .................... 27
Hiking ............................................................... 08 Split City Museum ................................... 28
Kayaking ......................................................... 09 Radunica neighborhood ...................... 29
Whitewater rafting ................................... 10 Varoš neighborhood ............................... 30
Vidović Gallery ........................................... 31
Area Festivals / Special events 12
Day cruises / boat rentals 32
There are festivals all over Central
Dalmatia all year round. Whether it’s Blue Cave ...................................................... 33
a town’s patron saint’s day; a wine/
Getting around 34
gastronomy event; musical event;
historic re-enactment; saling regatta Air/sea/ground transport .................... 35
or something else, ne sure to check Krilo catamarans ...................................... 36
the local town tourist board. Our list Taxi/Transfer ............................................... 37
includes several dozen of the most
Islands 38
popular area annual events.
Culture/History 14 Islands ............................................................ 39
Brač ................................................................... 40
Archaeological Museum of Split ..... 15 Supetar ............................................................ 41
Art Museum of Split ................................ 16 Hvar ................................................................... 42
Croatian National Theatre .................. 17 Jelsa .................................................................. 43
Ethnographic Museum of Split ......... 18 Stari Grad ....................................................... 44
Gripe Fortress ............................................. 19 Korčula ............................................................ 45
Jewish Synagogue .................................... 20 Šolta .................................................................. 46
Jupiter’s Temple ......................................... 21 Vis ...................................................................... 47
Maritime Museum .................................... 22
National parks 48
Marjan Hill and Bene .............................. 23
Meštrović Gallery ..................................... 24 Krka ................................................................... 49
St. Domnius Cathedral .......................... 25 Plitvice ............................................................. 50
TOURS AND DESTINATIONS
Split Festivals/Events 51
St.Domnius Day (Sudjama) ............... 52 Skradin ............................................................ 76
Mediterranean Film Festival ............. 52 Šibenik ............................................................ 77
Sustipan nights .......................................... 52 Trogir ............................................................... 78
ULTRA Festival ........................................... 52 UNESCO World Heritage sites 79
Blues Festival Split ................................. 52
65th Annual Split Summer Festival 52 Ager plain, Hvar ......................................... 80
Days of Diocletian ................................... 52 Cathedral of St. James, Šibenik ........ 80
Mag Festival of Chamber Music ...... 52 St. Nicholas fortress, Šibenik ............ 80
Split Int. Festival of New Film ........... 52 Diocletian’s Palace ................................. 80
Split-Vis Regatta ....................................... 52 Dubrovnik ..................................................... 80
Plitvice National Park ............................ 80
Advent in Split ........................................... 52
Trogir’s historic core ............................... 80
Shopping 53 Zadar’s fortified city walls and gates 80
Game of Thrones Museum ................. 54
Mall of Split .................................................... 55
Get more ......................................................... 56
Town/City Day Trips 57
Baška Voda .................................................... 58
Brela .................................................................. 59
Dugopolje ...................................................... 60
Dubrovnik ...................................................... 61
Imotski ............................................................ 63
Kaštela ............................................................ 64
Klis .................................................................... 65
Knin .................................................................. 66
Makarska ..................................................... 67
Omiš .................................................................. 70
Primošten ...................................................... 72
Solin .................................................................. 73
Sinj ..................................................................... 75
Stari Grad, Hvar backstreet
photo: Jedan Komadić
Adventure
FIND YOUR BLISS ON LAND OR SEA HERE IN DALMATIA!
7
Biking
With wonderful parks, back scooters. Favorite local rides are
alleys and bike-laned waterfront Marjan Hill Park, the big green hill
promenades, riding around Split that overlooks the city, which has a
is a great way to get some easy beach with changing booths, cafe’s
exercise and see the sights at your and more at Bene; along the Riva,
own pace. For those who want ride to the Western Promenade and
into the wilderness or explore the then towards Meštrović Gallery
region, bike rental agencies here and the beaches below in the
offer everything from guided small Meje neighborhood. We also like
group tours, by the hour solo jaunts tooling around the back alleys
to week long adventures. Most in and around the Palace when
agencies offer well-maintained top the crowds are gone, and zipping
name hybrid and mountain bikes. over to Bačvice beach near the
You can also rent Segway’s, electric ferry terminal. Island biking is also
bikes and even Trikke electric fabulous with lots of marked trails!
www.meridienten.com
8
Fishing
With its enormous coastline, more the islands, albacore, amberjack
than 1100 islands, almost 100 and mahi-mahi can be caught.
lakes and rivers, fishing has been Locals use a variety of techniques,
an integral part of life here for from traps and vertical jigging
thousands of years. From deep sea to deep rock fishing, trolling and
fishing for giant tuna, and broadbill spear fishing. Day boats from Split
swordfish to delicious gray mullet, and other coastal towns normally
orada, and sea bass to brown and have a boat rate for up to 10
speckled trout caught from banks anglers making it very reasonable
of the nearby Cetina River, a day for you and your crew to enjoy a
spent fishing and then grilling your day at sea with dinner included!
catch later with some great local Some even have their own cookout
wine is Dalmatia at its best. The facilities for you to grill your catch
most prized sea species are John and enjoy lunch with some wine,
Dory, dentex and sea bream. Around so grab a rod and let’s go fishing!
www.opcijatours@gmail.com
9
Hiking
Central Dalmatia is a paradise for walk to Dragon Cave in Murvica
hikers! Whether it’s enjoying an is fun or for a rugged trek, go to
easy ramble up and round Marjan Vidova Gora peak, 780 meters
Hill, the big green peninsula above sea level. Next, take the
overlooking the city; majestic catamaran to Hvar town, along the
Biokovo Nature park in Makarska nearby coastline is a well marked
(the second highest mountain small trail to the hidden village of
range in Croatia with 16 peaks Malo Grablje, For an amazing view,
above 1,400 meters) or island take the trek to the islands highest
trekking, we have it all! Let’s start peak Sveti Nikola. There are a lot
with the islands. It’s just a 45 of outfitters and routes from easy to
minute ferry trip to nearby Šolta. rugged to choose from. Some even
Lots of charming village towns, we offer 3-5-7 day hikes with guides
like the walk from Gornje Selo to and excursions as well as hiking
Stomorska. On Brač, the leisurely cruises that include lots of islands!
www.andadventure.com/activities/hiking-croatia
10Kayaking
Kayaking is becoming more and Central Dalmatia you can kayak on
more popular all over the planet the sea, lakes or rivers. From Split,
because its perfect for couples you can be kayaking in 15 minutes
and being able to get really close on one of the many day trips from
to shore, just drift, relax, slip over Bene at the end of Marjan Hill. We
the side for a swim, makes for a love the terrific inland Lake Vrlika
wonderful day of soft adventure.
day program--gorgeous scenery,
You don’t need experience and
easy paddling on a pristine lake and
it’s fun whether you are 12 or 85.
Modern kayaks are remarkably a lunch prepared shoreside with
tough, but lightweight and easy to fresh local delicacies and wine!
paddle. And since you are sitting on Great river kayaking is waiting at
the waterline, they’re much more the Cetina, which offers both easy
stable than a canoe and easier to and extreme kayaking. Hvar island
steer, turn and navigate. Here in kayaking is amaaazing!
www.andadventure.com
11Whitewater rafting
Photo: raftingomis.com
We’ve mentioned the Cetina River so while there’s enough spray and
a number of times in the Guide action to get your attention, it’s not
and one reason it’s such a favored dangerous. The trip down river also
destination of adventure-seekers has numerous pools with enough
is because it offers so many varied calm water for you to enjoy a swim.
experiences. With a deep canyon Most rafts hold 8 people plus the
carved out over thousands of guide—so if you can put together
years, the Cetina flows strong and your own group of 8, you’ll have
steady from the hinterland behind even more of a blast. Don’t worry
the Dinaran mountains all the way about safety gear, you’ll be given
down to the sea. For most people, helmets, life jackets, etc. Most trips
the term whitewater means scary. end at Radman’s Mills, an ancient
Not to worry. Rapids are rated flour mill now fully restored as a
1-5 and the stretch of river used lunch/picnic area where you can
by most outfitters here is 2 to 3, grab some chow.
www.raftingomis.com
12GREAT FAMILY FUN!
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through small rapids, quiet water and lush river vegetation! Plus
a short break next to the Studenci waterfall to swim and relax. We
supply helmets and safety vests--all you need is the spirit of adventure,
a swimming suit, shirt, towel, sandals and a set of dry clothes and
shoes for later. Our staff is licensed by the International Rafting
Federation as well as the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service—a
decade of experience leading thousands of first-time rafters like you!
Yes, we can pick you up in Split. Private groups welcome!
BOOK NOW! +385 98 567 675
www.raftingomis.com
13Area Festivals FROM BULL FIGHTING TO PIRACY ON THE HIGH SEAS! 14
Area festivals
May nightime re-enactment between the
May Day—an annual town Uskoks (our guys) and the Turks
celebration all over Central Dalmatia August
Hand Fair, Trogir--crafts, food, fun
Bull fghting Bikijada in Radošić— Split Beach Festival, Bačvice--
real bullfghting in a forest international DJ’s, house music and
Kaštela Broad Bean Festival, Kastel more on the beach
Kambelovac—oh what you can Klis Day August, 16th. Also the
do with beans! A marvelous local festival of St. Roch, with a procession
gastronomy event with food, music through the village. Food and fun
The Feast of St.Prosper, Hvar— the Moondance, Trogir—techno festival
town co-patron saint--food,wine, fun held inside the 15thC fortress
June
Annual Pirate Battle, Omiš—ships,
DokuMa, Makarska--international gunpowder, sabers, at the harbor.
documentary flm festival. Makarska Jazz Festival, Makarska—
Festival of Dalmatian Klapa, Omiš-
enjoy international jazz artists
-Croatia’s most important singing
contest. www.fdk.hr 304th Annual Alka Tournament,
Ethnoambient, Solin--unusual live Sinj—every year since 1715! Dressed
music from around the world in authentic period clothing, Sinj
Lavender Festival, Hvar island—the knights on horseback race full tilt to
annual island harvest event spear the alka. One of Croatia’s must
Biser Mora, Brač island—an experience events, Sunday Aug. 5
international culinary festival with Voi’Sa Festival, Brač island—live
invited chefs from around the world music on Supetar’s beach from dub
Supetar Town Day, Brač--the Fair of to funk
St.Peter and Paul. September
July Goulash Disco Festival, Vis island—a
Delmatae vs. Romans, Sinj--Emperor crowdfunded, world music
Diocletian, surrounded by guards celebration in Komiža.
and soldiers, bandsmen, a referee Nativity of the Virgin Mary, Solin--A
and players. rich, religious, cultural entertainment
Annual Graffti Festival, Brač island--
graffti writers, designers, skaters and program together with a sports
musicians from all over the region. program and a traditional fair.
The Pulling of Mrdjula Island—a tug The Festival of St. Mihovil, Gradac—
of war with 150+ boats between The patron saint’s day, with Mass
Brač and Šolta in the morning followed by a
The Battle for Klis—a high-energy procession and evening festival
www.dalmatia.hr/en/event-calendar
15Photo: Jarle Nystuen Culture/Historical sites in Split EXPERIENCE 1,700 YEARS OF LIVING HISTORY! 16
Archeaological Museum of Split
Photo Carole Raddato
Split’s Archaeological Museum designed building, the fascination
is the oldest museum in Croatia, begins as you enter the portico
founded almost 200 years ago in which is lined with ancient stone
1820. Despite being located in such sculptures and epitaphs. Inside
a small city, the museum enjoys an you’ll find an intriguing collection
international reputation. Its long from prehistoric times to the
time director, the father of Croatian
Greek, Roman, early Christian and
archeology, Frane Bulić, created
early Medieval periods. The star
the First lnternational Congress
of Early Christian Archaeology in attraction? More than 6,000 stone
1894, which brought the city and relics from Salona, the capital of
the museum worldwide acclaim the Roman empire in Dalmatia,
(for almost 140 years has been present day Solin, less than 10km
publishing its own scholarly away. The Museum is an easy walk
journal). A handsome Viennese- from the center. Closed Mondays.
www.armus.hr
17Art Museum of Split
We really love the city’s Art from the ‘60s to present day—
Museum here (in Croatian it installations, video, multi-media as
is called Galerija Umjetnina). well as painting and sculpture. Up
Celebrating its 88th anniversary one flight, the exhibition spans the
this year, it took on a whole new centuries with carefully chosen
life when it moved into the former work from the 14th century to the
city hospital, which was beautifully ‘60s. The works by Croatian masters
renovated to also include a cafe like Bukovac, Celestin, Vidović,
and courtyard (take a left at the Dešković, Medović and others are
famous Meštrović statue of Grgur stunning—you won’t forget them.
of Nin, and walk until you see the On the ground floor there’s a really
flags and museum building on your nice outdoor terrace cafe that
right). The ground floor is devoted serves wine too and inside on the
to the contemporary, with both same floor be sure to stop at the
permanent and special exhibits gift shop.
www.galum.hr/en/exhibitions/
18Croatian National Theatre
the gorgeous interior of Split’s National Theatre. / Photo DT Croatia
One of the cultural treasures of the Throughout various lobbies there
city is the splendid HNK Croatian are wonderful sculptures of famous
National Theatre building at the theatre people from Split, some of
end of Marmontova. The foundation whom went on to international
stone was laid on April 4th, 1891. fame. A jewel box foyer for intimate
Just two years later, it was finished. recitals is part of the complex as is
The lavish interiors, including a vast enclave of offices, wardrobe
gorgeous painted ceilings and and gymnasia for actors, dancers,
plaster work, were done by singers to train. This year, if you
Italian masters. The horseshoe have 30 minutes, enjoy a behind
shaped seating area has stunning the scenes look at this splendid
balconies and loges offering building for just 50 kn pp! To
terrific sight lines to the vast stage reserve a National Theatre tour call
that hosts full-scale opera, theatre, +385 91 222 2727 (the minimum is
ballet and other performances. 2 people).
www.visitsplit.com
19Ethnographic Museum of Split
photo: Anastasia Kardynova
Like its Archaeological Museum, outside wall still has defensive
Split’s Ethnographic Museum ramparts from the 15thC. On
is the first of its kind in Croatia. display inside are wonderful
This year, on the 3rd of July, the examples of characteristic island
museum will celebrate its 109th and coastal life in Dalmatia. Enjoy
anniversary! The building itself typical costumes of the region (the
has a fascinating history. Located embroidery is stunning), furniture,
in the southern residential quarter jewelry, handicrafts, knitting,
of Diocletian’s palace, it not only pottery and even weaponry.
includes original 4thC remains While the focus is on this part of
(which some feel could have been the world, there are also many
one of the Emperor’s bedrooms), items from other parts of Croatia,
but one of the oldest churches Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia,
in Split, the church of St. Andrew Macedonia, Kosovo and Europe.
de Fenestris from the 7thC. The Closed Monday.
www.etnografski-muzej-split.hr/ (Croatian only)
20Gripe Fortress
Photo: Slobodna Dalmacija
A ten minute walk east of the Green captured the fort, holding it for
Market at Gripe, a natural hill that just a single day until they were
overlooks the historic city core and repelled. To prevent Turkish cannon
harbor, the Venetians, who ruled fire from crashing through its stone
Dalmatia for 400 years, built a walls, the fortress was designed
fortress to protect the city against with massively-thick earthworks in
the Ottoman Turks. Although a between the walls. Under military
major portion was built in less control for centuries, in 1995 it
than a year, the entire project took was turned over to the city of Split.
from 1647 to 1682. Gripe played Today it’s the only fortress in Split
a critical role in the seemingly that has been completely restored
endless war against the Turks and now is the fascinating home
during this period. Time and again of the Croatian Maritime Museum
the Turks made repeated attempts complete with a courtyard drydock!
to siege the city and actually (see page 22)
http://www.hpms.hr/gripe-fortress.html
21Jewish Synagogue
Photo: Total Croatia News
Evidence of Jewish life in Dalmatia 1728. After the Holocaust, there
goes back more than 2,000 years. were only 100 Jews left here, but
In Split, Jews not only played a their volunteer spirit has kept
pivotal role in the development the synagogue alive with weekly
of the city as a port, but also Friday shabat and holiday events.
defended the West tower of the The sanctuary itself is upstairs and
Palace against the Ottomans in still has its Torah facing Jerusalem
the 16thC. Now more than 500 in a nitch carved directly into the
years old, Split’s synagogue is the west wall of the Palace. Open
third oldest in Europe. Still in its mornings and early afternoons, just
original location, it was created in ring the bell for a free tour. As you
the 16thC by converting the second leave the sanctuary, there’s a small
floor of two attached medieval box for donations to help keep the
houses in the then Jewish ghetto. synagogue in repair. Yours will be
Its current appearance dates from much appreciated.
www.zost.hr/selected.php?id=1&jezik=EN
22Jupiter’s Temple
Photo: Wikimedia
Diocletian was the last Roman from Egypt. The gorgeous intact
emperor to declare himself divine, barrel vaulted ceiling still has some
proclaiming that he be worshiped of its spooky faces and the lacy
as the son of Jupiter, the god of sky doorway carvings and those figures
and thunder, the king of all Roman just under the entrance portal are
deities. To honor his father, he fabulous. Converted to a baptistry
ordered a monumental temple to in the medieval era, the figure of
be built opposite his mausoleum. Croatian king Petar Krešimir IV, on
Today Jupiter’s Temple is still the front panel as you enter, is the
imposing, but jammed at the end first stone sculpture of any European
of a dark alley imagine what a king! The imposing statue of John
spectacular sight it must have been the Baptist in the rear of the Temple
in 300AD, set on its own handsome is by Ivan Meštrović, Croatia’s most
square, flanked with columns, palm famous artist whose museum/villa
trees and a sphinx--booty taken is a must, see page 24.
www.visitsplit.com/en/526/temple-of-jupiter
23Maritime Museum
Overlooking the harbor since the boats on the east Adriatic coast.
17thC, the Gripe Fortress, the city’s From pre-history to modern times,
only fully-preserved fort, is the each floor is a treasure-trove of
home of the Croatian Maritime models, figureheads, ships engines,
Museum. Its rich and extensive instruments, anchors, artwork,
historic collections include marine torpedoes (invented by a Croat!)
archaeological finds and artifacts and even a rare pithos, a huge
from Brodosplit Museum, situated ceramic container used to store
in Split’s shipyard, as well as other live fish, from the 1st/2ndC! It’s
maritime museums. The wonders the perfect place for anyone who
begin as soon as you enter the loves the sea and anything nautical
courtyard “drydock” of the ships to spend a couple of cool hours in
‘Bakar’ and ‘Perina’, a traditional the summer. Open 9-20, but unlike
Dalmatian ‘gajeta’ built in 1857, many other Split museums, open
one of the oldest surviving fishing Mon.-Sat. The kids will love it too!
www.hpms.hr/about-museum.html
24Marjan Hill and Bene
Whether you arrive by cruise ship cemeteries in Europe (the cemetery
or car, the magnificent green hill is usually open, but if not just ask for
on a peninsula looming high over the key inside the cafe/restaurant
the west coast of Split’s waterfront in front). Marjan’s tallest point,
is hard to miss. Locals call Marjan Telegrin, rises 178m above the city.
and its park within, the “lungs of But from even lower, the views of
the city “ not only because its dense, the entire city, surrounding islands
Mediterranean forest is green all and nearby mountains are stunning.
year but also it’s the perfect place At the end of the peninsula is Bene,
to run, hike, walk, bike and even with tennis courts, cafe’s, a shady
swim. All this nature is so close to beach and places to picnic. Take
the old town, plus with a little uphill the Bene bus from the end of the
walking, you’ll be able to visit some Riva, or walk up through Varoš on
fascinating ancient hermitages as Senjska St., the first street to the
well as one of the oldest Jewish right of Sv. Frane church.
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marjan
25Meštrović gallery
Ivan Meštrović (1883-1962) is Nazi puppet government here,
considered the greatest of all Pope Pius X11 helped him get to
Croatian artists. Just a 15 minute Switzerland. Later he immigrated
walk from the end of the waterfront to the US and taught at Syracuse
Riva is his house, atelier, sculpture and Notre Dame. In 1954, President
garden and private kaštelet Eisenhower personally presided
(chapel), that overlook the sea and
over the ceremony granting him
contain some of his most important
American citizenship. After your
pieces in marble, bronze and wood.
In his will, he bequeathed these visit, enjoy a glass of wine in the
homes, his Zagreb studio and garden cafe to your right, just
home and a chapel in Otavice before the steps down to the street.
to the Croatian people, together And don’t forget to visit his kaštelet,
with the majority of his sculpture. a five minute walk, for an entirely
Arrested during WW2 by the different experience!
www.mestrovic.hr
26St. Domnius Cathedral/
Diocletian’s Mausoleum
Photo: softcom2017
Built around 305AD by the Emperor result is sumptuous. Just look at
Diocletian as his mausoleum, St. the symmetry of the red granite
Domnius Cathedral, (affectionately columns; those ornate capitals;
called Duje cathedral by locals) the ceiling frieze under the
is the world’s oldest Catholic largest, still-intact unsupported
cathedral still in use today, in dome from Roman times; the
the same building where it was octagonal exterior yielding to a
founded. Although Diocletian circular interior; the choir stalls
persecuted many believers (the in the annex and much more. The
sarcophagi of the martyrs St. belltower, which took 200 years
Domnius and St. Anastasius are to build, was added in the 13thC.
inside), Split’s Christians decided Don’t miss the upstairs Treasury,
not to destroy his mausoleum, and as you leave, the magnificent
but transform its extraordinary wooden doors by Buvina, which
interior into a cathedral. The were carved in 1214.
www.visitsplit.com/en/527/cathedral-of-saint-domnius
27Split Islamic Center and Mosque
Like the Jewish Synagogue, programs. Most Muslims here
just a 5 minute walk away, the are originally from Bosnia and
Islamic Center for Split’s Muslim Albania and arrived in the 19th
community is also in the Palace. and 20thC. They represent just 1%
In addition to being a community of the population--95% of which is
center for Muslims living here, Catholic. The Muslim population
there is also a mosque which was
is very spread out—Zagreb. Pula
created inside of an Archiepiscopal
in Istria, and far away in Osijek are
Seminary from the 1700’s that
was no longer used. Five times where most live and work. If you
each day, as is custom, the mosque would like the visit the mosque
opens for prayers. A local imam or the community center, you are
and his family live in Split and very welcome. Just give a call to
are a frequent presence at both +385- 21 360 651 Their email is:
Jewish and Christian ecumenical medzlis.split@email.t-com.hr
www.medzlis-split.org
28St. Sava Orthodox Church
St. Sava’s is a fascinating off- sanctuary, and the remains of
the-beaten track experience-- some of the convent’s original
an unfinished metaphor for the arches. Push back the window
always uneasy centuries-old curtains in the sanctuary to see
relationship between Catholics the stunning carved portals and
and Orthodox Christians. Just the friezes of the church, which
behind the Fish Market, next to seem as ancient as the religion
Kruščić, the city’s best artisan itself. Waiting silently are cut
bakery, behind a high, non- slabs of stone all around the
descript wall is a monumental basilica-like structure to be put in
80 year old church built in a place once the dome is erected.
courtyard behind a former 14thC The church is now looking to raise
convent waiting to be finished. necessary funds to complete their
Open until noon, just walk in and dream of having their own church
up the stairs to see the temporary in Split “within 2 or 3 years”.
www.viewfromtheriva.wordpress.com/2009/12/30/
29Split City Museum
Photo: Slobodna Dalmacija
One of the great treasures here, and more, it’s 1,700 years of life
the City Museum, just a few in Split come alive. At one time
minutes walk from the central the Renaissance salon of the city’s
Peristil, occupies the entire grand most celebrated writers, painters
Gothic-Renaissance palace of the and intellectuals, the palace didn’t
Split noble family Papalić. From become an official museum until
its wonderful open courtyard, with 1946. Since then the collection has
a beautiful period staircase and been greatly expanded and today
relics from different epochs of the museum has an extensive
Split’s illustrious past; a fascinating library, and sponsors many events
ground floor display of an original and activities. Its ground floor
marble 4th/5thC Roman dining exhibit space is a year-round
table and model of the Peristil; showcase for local artists, so be
elegant upstairs drawing rooms sure to see what’s going on and
filled with memorabilia, furniture enjoy everything.
www.mgst.net/povijest-muzeja
30Radunica neighborhood
Not many tourists venture into an ancient Illyrian word for water
Split’s city neighborhoods—those spring (radun), it was first settled
who do normally go to Varoš, at 500 years ago by people fleeing
the end of the Riva since it has the the Turkish invasion from the Omiš
most direct walking street up to hinterland. Although it’s becoming
Marjan Hill. But Radunica is still more gentrified, there are still
well worth enjoying—it begins plenty of kids on bikes, moms
just opposite the Green Market. hanging wash, people getting their
Cross the street, go left, take your hair cut, etc. to keep it a cohesive
first right at the hanging green neighborhood. The last week in
cross (pharmacy) sign and up a June the whole place turns into
short staircase to a wide stone a street fair because it’s the Days
street lined with old houses and of Radunica—food, games, singing
alleyways that winds its way uphill and more and yes, you don’t need
for a good 20 minutes. Named after to live here to be welcomed.
www.visitsplit.com/en/510/radunica
31Varoš neighborhood
Also called Old or Veli Varoš, Mikula) up here are really wonderful.
this is where Split’s citizens first Keep walking until you are high up
ventured out of the Palace in the over the beautiful red tile Varos
11thC to create the city’s first real rooftops and then takethe staircase
neighborhood. The best way to to your left to thec ity’s most famous
experience it is to walk to the end overlook—Prva Vidilica. There’s a
of the Riva where Sv. Frane Church is
cafe here to relax. Behind it is the
(with the clock in the tower) and take
500 year old Jewish cemetery and up
the first street to your right, Senska,
and keep walking. Have you ever the stone paths to the left, ancient
seen so much marvelous stone!? Christian hermitages and churches.
From lovingly restored restaurants On the way back down, take some
to untouched ancient dwellings, the side streets, you won’t get lost—at
streets, alleys, churches (the best the bottom of your trek is where you
known is the 11thC Church of St. began—the Riva and the sea!
www.visitsplit.com/en/519/veli-varos
32Vidović Gallery
Emanuel Božidar Vidović (1870– churches, was more expressionist
1953), is Split’s most celebrated and darker, with bright accents. His
post-Impressionist painter and studio work focused on still life and
graphic artist. A contemporary of
interiors. In 1942 and again a year
sculptor Ivan Meštrović, together
they founded the Medulić Society, before he died, he was elected to
a turn of the century group of participate in the important Venice
influential secessionist artists who Biennale. Administered by the
embraced a new national artistic Split City Museum, which also is
style to promote independence responsible for the Substructures
from Austria-Hungary. Vidović’s
of Diocletian’s Palace, the Vidović
early work was more art nouveau,
inspired by South Slavic history Gallery was opened in 1986 in a
and legends. His later work, renovated building next to the
landscapes and interiors of local East, or Silver Gate of the Palace.
www.galerija-vidovic.com
33Day cruises SAIL OR SPEEDBOAT YOUR WAY TO THE ISLANDS! 34
Blue cave
To the Blue Cave and beyond!
Fast, safe, reliable in your own gorgeous speed-
boat, or a small group tour, daily from Split.
Whether it’s the Blue Cave, Trogir & Blue Lagoon,
Plitivce, Krka or a multi-day tour, we make your
adventure perfect. See our boats for rent online!
Sinjska 4, next to Cornaro Hotel
www.toursplit.com
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35Getting Around LOTS OF WAYS TO GET FROM SPLIT TO ANYWHERE! 36
Air/sea/ground transport
Split has excellent multi-modal inland as well as up and down the
connections to Croatia and Dalmatian coast, is excellent and
beyond. Complete ferry schedules frequent. The website, in Croatian
and online ticketing are at www. only, is www.promet-split.hr/. The
jadrolinija.hr. The daily Krilo train station is just before the
catamaran to Dubrovnik runs May- bus station. Service is infrequent,
October; online ticketing too: www. slower than the bus but more
krilo.hr. The main bus terminal comfortable, and the trip to Zagreb
for local and international buses over the mountains is gorgeous,
is just opposite the big red ferry www.hzpp.hr/en. For taxis and
terminal on the harbor, as well as transfers, call +385 95 522 7140
the all important direct airport or use Whatsapp, Viber,Facebook,
bus. The information office there taxitransfers365@gmail.com. They
speaks English, too. Website: www. can also arrange scenic private
ak-split.hr/EN/. Local bus service, airplane flights over Split and more.
taxitransfers365@gmail.com
37Krilo catamarans
Krilo Daily to Dubrovnik!
April 8 to Oct. 20 Daily via Hvar Town
Split-Dubrovnik outbound Dubrovnik-Split inbound
7:40 Split 16:30 Dubrovnik
8:05 Brač (Milna), leaves 8:10 17:45 Miljet, leaves 17:50
8:40 Hvar Town, leaves 8:50 18:20 Korčula, leaves 18:30
10:00 Korčula, leaves at 10:10 19:35 Hvar Town, leaves 19:45
10:40Mljet, leaves at 10:45 20:15 Brač (Milna), leaves 20:20
12:00Dubrovnik 20:45 Split
Daily Sept. 1-Oct. 20 same outbound schedule
but leaves Dubrovnik at 16/arrives Split at 20:25
Oct. 21-Oct. 26 Mon.-Wed.-Sat. same times as Sept. 1-Oct. 20
May 27 – Oct 6 Daily Schedule via Bol/Makarska
Split-Dubrovnik outbound Dubrovnik-Split inbound
7:30 Split 16:00Dubrovnik
8:20 Brač (Bol), leaves 8:30 16:50 Mljet(Sobra),leaves 16:55
9:05 Makarska, leaves 9:15 17:45 Korčula, leaves 17:55
10:20 Korčula, leaves 10:30 19:05 Makarska, leaves 19:15
11:15 Mljet(Sobra),leaves 11:20 20:05 Brač (Bol), leaves 20:10
12:15 Dubrovnik 20:55 Split
Tel. +385 21 645 476
Book online at www.krilo.hr
at the pier in Split / We accept credit cards!
38Taxi’s / transfers
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39Islands ISLAND EXPERIENCES, THE PERFECT DAY TRIP! 40
Islands
Croatia has more than 1,100 and wine tour. Hvar, an hour by
islands! An hour or less from Split catamaran, two by ferry, famous
are some of the best. Vis, only 60 for its glitterati visitors and world-
miles from the Italian coast, takes class party scene, has gorgeous
several hours. Closed for decades Renaissance architecture as well
as a military base (it was from here as the oldest, continuously farmed
that Tito and the partisans fought agricultural plot on the planet in
against the Nazi’s) is the least Stari Grad. Brač, with the best ferry
touristy, with excellent beaches, service, just 45 minutes away, has
charming towns and history back Croatia’s most famous beach at
to the 4thC BC Šolta is where Bol and much, much more. Korčula,
the Emperor Diocletian chose to less than 3 hours via catamaran,
have his summer home. Bucolic, has great wine, Marco Polo, wild
great sailing and biking and beaches, outstanding medieval
home to a singular olive, honey architecture. Such great choices!
41Brač
Although less glamorous and more of human ingenuity. Škrip, a hilltop
laid back than its neighbor, Hvar, stone village with a restored olive
Brač has everything a vacationer mill complex, is memorable. Brač’s
wants—plus a lot of mystery. white marble was used by the
Supetar is the main ferry port, just ancient Romans to facade their
45 min from Split with an atractive public buildings as well as by
harbor and charming backstreets. modern architects and affluent
The beach at Bol is a natural homeowners today. The island
wonder, with its long, sandy pebbled even has a stone masonry school.
tongue changing shape with the At Donji Humac you can see stone
tides. Cafes, changing rooms and artists working. Charming seaside
deep shade make this beach a hamlets like Povlja, Pučišća and
must. Off the coast, fascinating Sumartin and some of the best
places like Blaca Monastery, hand olive oil on the planet all add to
built out of the cliffs, is a marvel the Brač magic.
www.idiividi.com
42Supetar
Discover Supetar
Our gorgeous seaside town is just 45 minutes from Split via ferry!
Enjoy a self-guided walking tour through the oldest and most
beautiful parts of the town that celebrates the life and times of Ivan
Rendic (1849-1932), one of Croatia’s most gifted sculptors. Then,
a wonderful lunch with island wine on our waterfront before you hop
an afternoon ferry back to Split--the perfect island escape!
www.supetar.hr
00385 21 630 551
SUPETAR - People, Places & Events
supetar_unlock_your_experience
43Hvar
Photo: Jedan Komadić
Hvar gets written up in more the Greeks, its Ager agricultural
international travel magazines plain is a UNESCO World Heritage
than any Croatian island, often as site. Vrboska, often dubbed little
a top 10 destination because of Venice because of its small canals,
its elegant charm, A-list visitors, is charming. Jelsa, where families
lavender, wine and rich history. head for good beaches, is a seaside
The big lure here is Hvar town, village with surprisingly good
a Renaissance beauty, complete restaurants and well-preserved
with its own fort overlooking its buildings from the 15th and 16thC.
beautiful harbor. The other main Inland Hvar is all about ancient
towns of the island play second stone villages (some intact, but
fiddle, but undeservedly. Stari Grad, abandoned) and olive groves,
literally old town, is the ferry port while the south coast is all about
for the island. In 2017 it celebrated Plavac mali, Croatia’s most famous
its 2400th birthday! Founded by red wine.
www.dalmatia.hr/en/island-of-hvar
44Jelsa
Jelsa, quiet beauty
With beautiful beaches, ancient churches and stunning
Roman remains, some of the island’s finest restaurants
and a lovely protected harbor, Jelsa is the perfect day trip
from Split, via morning ferry to Stari Grad where buses are
waiting to take you here!
Tourist Board of Jelsa
on the waterfront Riva, Jelsa
+385 761 017 / e-mail: info@tzjelsa.hr
www.tzjelsa.hr
45Stari Grad
Croatia’s oldest,
newest discovery!
Stari Grad was founded by the Greeks more than 2,400 years
ago and today all of this rich hisory and culture is still waiting
for you to discover: the Ager plain, the oldest continuously
cultivated agricultural plot on the planet; Petar Hektorovic’s
gorgeous 16thC castle, our marvelous harbor, fine restaurants
and so much more.....frequent ferries to and from Split, spend
the day--come back for a stay!
Obala dr. Franje Tuđmana 1
21460, Stari Grad
+385 21 765 763
tzg-stari-grad@st.t-com.hr
www.stari-grad-faros.hr/en/
46Korčula
Photo: Korcula Tourist Board
The sixth largest island in Croatia, you can visit. Korčula town is just
Korčula is like a long, languid plain marvelous with its warren
serpent stretching west from Vela of fish-bone streets and curvy
Luka, the main ferry port for the seafront promenade. Good beaches
island, to the walled medieval on either coast, idyllic villages like
fortress city of Korčula town in Lumbarda, where Croatia’s oldest
the east. The island’s serpentine written relic was found—a Greek-
roads and hilly spine make for inscribed stone tablet from the
a wonderful scooter trip as you 3rdC BC. Terrific fish, the island’s
swoop up and down past endless famous moreska sword dancers
vineyards (Pošip and Grk are the (real swords, real blood) and the
island’s signature whites) and legendary home of Marco Polo
beautiful towns like Blato. High make Korčula a favorite holiday
above Vela Luka’s harbor is Vela destination for Europeans who
Špilja, a 20,000 year old open cave love its civilized, easy ambiance.
www.visitkorcula.eu
47Šolta
Photo Tourist Board of Solta
The closest island to Split, but the very good restaurants around
least visited, with less than 2,000 the harbor. Stomorska, Maslenica,
year round inhabitants, Šolta is one Necujam are the main seaside
of the best kept secrets in Dalmatia. towns. Famous for its olives and
Like so many islands here, the rosemary honey, even Emperor
Greeks were the main settlers, Diocletian had a summer palace
but remains from the Stone Age here as well as a fish farm! A great
have been found on Šolta too. A place to bike or hike, with plenty
nautical paradise with 22 bays, the of hidden beaches and very good
island has sweet village marinas ferry service, Solta is the perfect
and virgin coves where day sailors day trip to discover pristine island
and charter boats put in to enjoy nature. Want to stay longer? Lots
great swimming and sunbathing. of locals rent out apartments
Rogač, just 45 minutes away by (some even with swimming pools),
ferry, is the main port with several just check online.
www.visitsolta.com
48Vis
Photo: Tourist Board of Vis
It’s hard to imagine how this small like Hvar and founding cities like
island, just 60 miles from the Trogir. The Romans picked up
Italian coast played such a crucial where the Greeks left off, but after
role in Dalmatian history. Although their empire fell in the 7thC, Vis
it can trace its beginnings to the withered. In WW2, Vis was used
Neolithic period, the island’s first by Tito and his partisans, and the
real colony was founded in the Allies. Today divers enjoy a seabed
4thC BC by Dionysis the Elder graveyard of British and American
from Syracuse. Named Issa, the aircraft just off its coast. Closed
colony was so well-established as a military base for decades, the
it become an independent town/ island’s flora and fauna flourished.
state (polis) and even coined its With the filming of Momma Mia!
own money. Rich and powerful, Here We Go Again here a couple of
the Issans sailed all the way to the years ago, this glorious island is
Dalmatian coast setling islands now enjoying a true renaissance.
www.tz-vis.hr
49National Parks UNTOUCHED NATURE, GORGEOUS WATERFALLS, GO! 50
Krka National Park
With its signature waterfalls restored ensemble of small stone
that you can practically swim houses, workshops and exhibits
under, Krka is one of the most which show how water used to
visited national parks in Croatia. make village life possible and
It is about an hour by car via the sustainable centuries ago. You
toll highway. Begin your Krka can walk on your own or be taken
experience in the pretty seaside through well-marked trails to
town of Skradin, where the Krka enjoy the flora and fauna here.
River meets the sea and a fleet of Added excursions: Roski slap, a
two-decker boats bring you to the beautiful, quiet, untouched nature
park—a short mini-cruise included area in the upper part of the river
in the price of admission. A second canyon, perfect for swimming and
option is to drive to the park. Šibenik, to see its main attraction
All tours include a fascinating St James Cathedral, a UNESCO
walk through an authentically- World Heritage site.
www.np-krka.hr/en
51Plitvice
Photo: NP Plitvice
Plitvice, like Iguassu in Argentina, park, Entrance 1, above the lower
Yellowstone in the US and lakes and Entrance 2, next to the
Serengeti in Tanzania is one of upper lakes. There’s also the Flora
those rare thrilling experiences entrance, the least crowded. With
you remember forever. Covering shuttle buses every 20 minutes,
almost 73.000 acres, it’s divided boat rides on Lake Kozjak, hiking
into upper and lower lake areas
trails—from 2 to 8 hours—and all
(there are 16 lakes, over 90
that gorgeous flora and fauna,
waterfalls, plus caves, caverns,
and forests). It’s a good three you will love it. Spend time on
hour drive from Split, and in the their website to get well-oriented.
summer, has as many as 12,000 Admission is not cheap, $40 in
visitors a day! Best bet is get here summer. Less expensive, much
early or spend the night. There less crowded and even more
are two main entrances to the gorgeous in the Spring and Fall!
www.np-plitvicka-jezera.hr/en/plan-your-visit/
52Photo by Ante Verzotti, used by permission of the photographer and the Tourist Board of Split.
Split Festivals/Events
FROM ADVENT TO ULTRA, SPLIT IS A FESTIVAL!
53Split Festivals/Events
St.Domnius Day (Sudjama) Days of Diocletian / late August
May 7 Split’s festive patron Locals and tourists alike dress up
saint’s day, Cathedral and Riva in tunics and togas to enjoy
events, and a rowing regatta with Roman games, food and more.
Oxford, Cambridge and Split! www.visitsplit.com
Mediterranean Film Festival Mag Festival of Chamber Music /
June 13-22 Croatian and Aug.-Sept. Enjoy live classical
international films outdoors music in the gorgeous grand
nightly at Bačvice beach and days hall of the Papalić Palace, home
at Zlatna Vrata in the Palace. of the Split City Museum. www.
udrugamag.com for exact dates
Sustipan Nights / first week of
July A summer live performance Split Int. Festival of New Film
Sept. 18-25 Croatia’s premier
delight under the stars at
festival of the avant garde, with
gorgeous Sustipan Park, at the
an international jury. Program
end of the Riva. Get there early
info at www.splitflmfestival.hr
and take a blanket!
Split-Vis Regatta / Oct. 18-20
ULTRA Festival / July 12-14 For the past 74 years, the regatta
Europe’s epic EDM and house that defines the end of the
music rave in Poljud Stadium. summer sailing season. Watch
Join tens of thousands dancing more than 150 sail boats from
like crazy from night ‘til dawn. around the world.
www.visitsplit.com
Advent in Split / Dec.-early January
Blues Festival Split / July The annual holiday fair on the
A 3 day festival featuring waterfront Riva. Traditional food,
Croatian, regional and world grog, entertainment and fun!
artists. www.splitbluesfestival.com
65th Annual Split Summer
Festival / July-August
A performing arts
extravaganza from around the
world. Outdoors as well as in.
Schedule at: www.splitsko-ljeto.
hr/en/#schedule
www.visitsplit.com
54Shopping
FROM GAME OF THRONES GIFTS TO FABULOUS MALLS!
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58Town/City Day Trips
FROM BAŠKA VODA TO TROGIR!
59Baška Voda
Photo: Baska Voda Tourist Board
One of the prettiest towns along of seashells from the Adriatic as
the Makarska Riviera, Baška Voda, well as from other oceans. The
like its Croatian name, has always Archaeological Museum has a
been a source of fresh water—a fine collection of pre-historic
valuable resource for early settlers implements, Roman and Greek
and farmers who arrivedhere amphorae, ancient coins and more.
4000 years ago. Nestled between And there are some interesting
the Biokovo mountain range, just Renaissance-era churches like St.
above the town, and the sea, Baška Roko’s. During the summer, lots of
Voda is an oasis of calm beauty. local events like fishermen’s nights
Besides enjoying its harbor and and folk dancing. No wonder this
pebble beaches, there’s some small town,with a good selection of
intriguing sightseeing here, like accommodations, restaurants and
the town’s Macalogical Museum, its beautiful natural surroundings,
which features a large collection is such a success!
www.baskavoda.hr/en/welcome-to-baska-voda
60Brela
Photo: Tourist Board of Brela
Brela has been welcoming tourists walking,swimming and hiking, you
since 1897. Like its sister, Baška can enjoy some terrific local sites
Voda, the deep pine forests like the Napoleon Road (1808-
framing its beaches, the Biokovo 1813), the carved stone Bekavci-
mountain range looming overhead Ivandić complex of 19thC houses;
and a particularly rich history fortified tower of Soline and
and culture make it a perennial Biokovo Nature Park. You can also
destination for many Europeans. visit boutique wineries and enjoy
Forbes listed Brela’s Punta Rata some delicious local cuisine like
beach as one of the 10 best in the Brela’s surprising swiss chard cake
world and its famous lungomare (a made with cinnamon and raisins!
beach front walking promenade) Despite its small size, Brela also
extends 6,5 km from Jakiruša to boasts some excellent Bluesun-
Berulija is a joy to walk. Perfect for branded and other top quality
a more active holiday, after all that hotel-resorts.
www.brela.hr/en/2/brela
61Dugopolje 62
Dubrovnik
The “Peal of the Adriatic“, Dubrovnik is 200 vessels! Today, its wealth and
one of the most popular destinations power are amply evident in the
in Croatia and a key cruise stop. To rich architectural legacy within its
enjoy it with less crowds, best to monumental fortress walls. You can
start your sightseeing before 9 or take a funicular to high up over the
after 6! As the first protected port city to enjoy the spectacular view
on the east-west Adriatic route, or walk atop its fortress walls. The
Dubrovnik used its strategic location churches, public buildings, squares
to become the most significant and palaces—all within the fortress
maritime and mercantile center of walls—are glorious. A UNESCO
the Adriatic --rivaling its arch enemy World Heritage site, plus great
Venice. By the 16thC, the Ragusa cuisine, wonderful shopping and
Republic, as Dubrovnik was called, ferries to take you to Korčula, Mljet
entered a golden age with a world- National Park and other nearby
class merchant navy of almost islands for perfect day trips.
www.tzdubrovnik.hr/lang/en/news/gradski_vodic/index.html
63Krilo Star Daily to Dubrovnik!
DAILY APRIL 8-OCT. 20
7:40AM from Split, 12:05PM in Dubrovnik!
with stops at Brač, Hvar, Miljet and Korčula
16:30PM from Dubrovnik, in Split at 20:55
Oct, 21-Oct. 26 Mon.-Wed.-Sat.
7:40AM from Split, 16PM from Dubrovnik
Enjoy a glorious afternoon in Dubrovnik and be
back in Split for dinner! Comfortable seating,
on-board cafe, great scenery and short stops at
beautiful islands!
Tel. +385 21 645 476
Book online at www.krilo.hr
at the Split pier, Krilo kiosk / we accept credit cards!
64Imotski
Discovering Imotski is a such a can you find two very strange
surprise—only 45 minutes from lakes—one blue, called of course
Split on the E65, there’s enough Blue Lake and the other, the Red
real magic here to keep you Lake, whose depth is a staggering
fascinated for days. The first 528 meters—the deepest karst
surprise is that it looks like a lake in Europe! With hotels and
coastal city with stone houses holiday home rentals, excellent
nestled into the hills, steep narrow local cuisine like slow cooked veal
streets and stone steps, beautiful peka and kapurali (minced meat
facades and wrought iron railings- in cabbage) and terrific wine (the
-and protecting the town, the first Dalmatian champagne was
10thC Topana fortress (photo made here), Imotski has a lot to
above). The nearest coast is 30km offer—plus having more Mercedes
away! This is off-the-beaten-path Benz’s per capita than anywhere
Croatia at its best. Where else on the planet!
www.gaz-travel.hr
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