The only settlement and port on the west side of the Šolta island
January 5, 2022
5 reasons to add Split on your travel list in 2022
Split, the second largest city in Croatia, is a mix of modern life and ancient history. With ruins dating back to the Roman Empire, a bustling waterfront and fresh food served daily at local Konoba`s (restaurants), Split is a well worth to visit. Here we bring you 5 reasons why it should be on your 2022 travel list:
1. Excellent ferry & bus connections!
Close proximity to other coastal towns, Split is the perfect home base for day trips around Croatia. Vis, Brač and Hvar are all great islands. You can day trip to Dubrovnik which is 3 hours away. Another must-visit is Krka National Park (without a doubt, the top attraction here is its waterfalls). If have don’t have too much time there is also small charming town – Trogir, just 30 minutes away.
2. Fine Wine & Dine!
It doesn't matter in what direction you chose to go, we can guarantee that there is a fine place with tasty food & quality wine waiting to welcome you! There are a lot of famous places such as Zinfandel, Konoba Marjan, Portofino, Fantazija, Sug and many others. It is all fancy and worth it, BUT don`t forget to try Croatian street food, just wander around, and choose your favorite one! Ps. Make sure you treat yourself with a scoop of ice cream, we promise you are going to love it!
3. Too many attractions in Split & around it!
You can start with Split`s old town, the famous Diocletians palace, climb the bell tower of St. Domnius Cathedral, take a walk on Riva promenade, explore beautiful Marjan Peninsula, and visit Green market & Fish market. Once you are done with Split, just 5 km outside of Split you can find charming little town Solin & the largest arheological park in Croatia – the famous Salona ruins. Klis fortress or better known as city of Meereen from the Games of Thrones is also just above Solin... The options are countless!
4. Jump into the sea whenever You want
Among famous Bačvice beach, Zvončac, Žnjan, Ovčice, Trtenik, Obojena, etc, there are a lot of other spots to place your towel and just jump into the clear Adriatic sea. If you are not used to small rocks make sure to take aquatic sandals. All this beaches are suitable for chilidren, and also here you can find the list of pet friendly beaches.
5. Split is cheaper than other popular locations on Dalmatian Coast
This might be the best reason to visit Split if you are on budget or looking to save a few pennies. Not to say that Split is super cheap (like everywhere else there are expensive places) but in comparative with Dubrovnik or Hvar Island, Split managed to make an excellent balance between price and quality when it comes to food & beverage prices, as well as accommodation prices.
