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Split travel guide

A city inside a Roman palace and the gateway to the islands

The Riva waterfront in Split. Photo: Tatyana Peshkova, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

2h 30mflight from London
SPUnearest main airport
25° in Augwarmest month
7° in Jancoolest month

Split's old town is built inside Diocletian's Palace, a Roman emperor's retirement home, with cafés and homes among its columns. The palm-lined Riva promenade faces the harbour.

It's the main ferry hub for Hvar, Brač and Vis, and Krka's waterfalls are a day trip away.

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What Split is known for

  • Diocletian's Palace

    A Roman palace that became a city.

  • The Riva

    A palm-lined seafront promenade.

  • Ferries

    Boats to Hvar, Brač and Vis.

  • Marjan Hill

    A forested park with views.

Top things to do in Split

  1. 1

    Diocletian's Palace

    The cellars, the peristyle and the cathedral bell tower.

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  2. 2

    Marjan Hill

    Walk or cycle through the forest park.

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  3. 3

    Krka National Park

    Waterfalls and boardwalks, about an hour away.

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  4. 4

    A Blue Cave trip

    Speedboat tours to Vis and the Blue Cave.

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Where to stay in Split

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Best time to visit Split

Best value: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. May, June, September and October: warm, sunny and calmer than peak summer.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 2h 30m from London to SPU, and flights from most UK airports.

Walk the centre. Buses and ferries go everywhere else.

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Good to know

  • Book ferries ahead in July and August.
  • Bačvice beach is shallow and great for picigin ball games.
  • The old town is noisy at night.
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Split FAQ

How many days in Split?

Two days plus island trips.

Split or Dubrovnik?

Split is livelier and better value; Dubrovnik is prettier.

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