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Split Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city and settlement in Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia

About Split

Because of its ideal climate, with 2,800 hours of sunlight each year, local people have a few nicknames for Split: "The most beautiful city in the world" and "Mediterranean flower". Many famous Croatian sports people were born in Split, so locals often nicknamed their city "The sportiest city in the world". The most popular sport institution is the football club Hajduk. Large portions of the city are painted with the club's colors and logo. This is done by Torcida, the oldest supporters group in Europe, established in 1950. Besides the bell tower of St. Duje, the symbols of city are the Dalmatian dog and a donkey. Locals have a high regard for the donkey because of its past indispensable place in field work and transport across the Dalmatian mountains. Winters in Split are generally mild f

Top Attractions in Split

Explore the best things to see and do in Split:

  • Archaeological Museum
  • Basement halls of Diocletian's Palace
  • Beach at Bačvice
  • Galerija Meštrović
  • Getski vrtal
  • Grgur Ninski
  • HNK Hajduk Split
  • Jupiter temple

Where to Eat in Split

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Ba!Će
  • 🍴Bakra - Steak & Pizza Bar
  • 🍴Biser Orijenta
  • 🍴Fife
  • 🍴Fino i Friško 2 - Biškić
  • 🍴Kod Joze

Where to Stay in Split

  • 🏨Adria Hostel
  • 🏨Adriatic Hostel
  • 🏨Al's Place
  • 🏨CroParadise Green Hostel
  • 🏨Guesthouse Vrlic
  • 🏨Hostel Split

Split Travel Guide Sections

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