🇭🇷 Croatia
Split travel guide
Split is Croatia's second largest city, built in and around the remarkable Diocletian's Palace - a 4th century Roman emperor's retirement home that has become a living, breathing city center. Unlike museum cities, people actually live, work, and party within these ancient walls. It's also the gateway to Croatia's stunning islands.
Language
Croatian
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Timezone
CET (GMT+1) / CEST (GMT+2 summer)
Best time
May to June, September
Budget/day
€60-150/day
When to visit
Jan
4°C to 11°C
Feb
5°C to 12°C
Mar
7°C to 15°C
Apr
11°C to 18°C
May
15°C to 23°C
Jun
19°C to 28°C
Jul
22°C to 31°C
Aug
22°C to 31°C
Sep
18°C to 27°C
Oct
13°C to 21°C
Nov
9°C to 16°C
Dec
6°C to 13°C
Safety
very safeSplit is very safe. Crowded areas near Diocletian's Palace warrant normal pickpocket awareness.
Women travellers
Very safe port city. Diocletian Palace area is well-lit and patrolled.
Culture & etiquette
- + Explore palace at different times (day and night)
- + Island hop to Hvar and Brač
- + Hike or bike Marjan Hill
- + Watch sunset from Riva
- - Don't miss the palace basement halls
- - Don't wear swimwear in palace area
- - Don't skip the market (Pazar)
- - Don't only visit during Ultra (unless that's your goal)
Food to try
Pašticada
Dalmatian beef stew with gnocchi
Grilled fish
Fresh catch - orada, brancin
Peka
Slow-cooked meat/octopus under dome
Soparnik
Traditional chard pie
Fritule
Croatian doughnuts
Maraschino
Cherry liqueur from Dalmatia
Hidden gems
Details are indicative and may change. Verify visa, safety, and entry requirements before travel.