Nima Splita do Splita (There is no other place like Split) is the title of a song by the Croatian singer Tereza Kesovija. The lyrics talk about the beauty of the town and how it’s the most beautiful place in the world, if fact the lyrics specifically mention that Split is more beautiful than Athens!
Split is located between the mountains and the sea. As Croatia’s second largest city, it is probably the most attractive tourist destination in the country. It has Roman ruins, museums, a world famous cathedral as well as beaches and water activities. In fact since 1979 the old part of the town has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The ruins of the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace (more like a fortress), built between the late 3rd and the early 4th centuries A.D., can be found throughout the city. For most visits this will be the focal point of their stay in the city. Its not like a palace as we would know it today.
The cathedral of Saint Dominus was built in the Middle Ages, reusing materials from the ancient mausoleum. In addition Twelfth- and 13th-century Romanesque churches, medieval fortifications, 15th-century Gothic palaces and other palaces in Renaissance and Baroque style make up the rest of the heritage list.
Croatia is famous for its beaches and coves, and Split has a number of them. The main city beach Bacvice is a short walk from Diocletian’s Palace. Like the palace itself, it has two sides to its life, whilst the palace is a historical monument and a place to eat, drink and do business, the beach is family friendly in the day and a party destination at night. For a quieter experience head south to the beach at Trstenik. There are many more beaches a short drive or bus ride away.
Split being a transport hub in the region allows you easy access not only to a wider choice of beaches along the coast, but provides the opportunity to island hop. On our list would be Hvar, Vis and Brac. Hvar is a party island with a selection of up market hotels and luxury yachts berth in the marina.
Brac, which is nearest to the mainland, has a little bit of everything, a something for everyone destination, from cocktail bars to nature walks.
Vis is a remote island that was closed to tourism until the 1990s. It is much quieter than the other two.
Contact Maggie today to get to get island hopping in the Adriatic.
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