Split waterfront and Old Town with mountains in the background

Europe · Croatia

Split

Roman streets, Adriatic sunsets, coastal walks, and one of Europe’s easiest cities for a short weekend.

Split combines Roman history, lively Adriatic streets, waterfront evenings, and easy access to some of Croatia’s most rewarding coastal day trips. These guides focus on how to spend a short stay well, including the Old Town, Marjan, food, transport, nearby landscapes, and practical itineraries that leave enough time to enjoy the city rather than simply moving between sights.

Essential planning

Best time to visit
May–Jun, Sep–Oct
How long to stay
3–4 days
Getting around
Local buses, walking, ferries
Airport
Split Airport (SPU)
Airport to center
Airport shuttle or local bus to central Split; allow roughly 30–45 minutes
Typical daily budget
€75–€150 / day