Split Travel Guide

When to visit Split: September and October for mild sea-swimming weather and fewer summer crowds

When is the best time to visit Split?

Avg Temp

14–22°C

Rainfall

Moderate, ~65mm/month

Best Time

September and October for mild sea-swimming weather and fewer summer crowds

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Konoba Matejuška
Seafood · $$
A small harborside konoba near the fishing port serving fresh catch and simple grilled seafood.
Zinfandel Food & Wine Bar
Dalmatian · $$$
A restaurant inside Diocletian's Palace pairing Dalmatian dishes with an extensive Croatian wine list.
Konoba Marjan
Dalmatian · $$
A traditional konoba near the Marjan hill known for hearty Dalmatian home cooking like peka.
Uje Oil Bar
Mediterranean · $$
A small bar inside the Palace walls specializing in Croatian olive oil tastings paired with tapas-style dishes.
Villa Spiza
Dalmatian · $$
A tiny, always-busy konoba near the Palace serving daily-changing seasonal Dalmatian dishes.
Ghetto Club
courtyard bar
A bohemian courtyard bar tucked inside Diocletian's Palace walls, popular for laid-back evening drinks.
Fluid Bar
bar and club
A late-night bar and club inside the Palace basements, popular with a younger crowd.

Diocletian's Palace
Roman heritage
A UNESCO-listed Roman emperor's retirement palace from 305 AD that forms the entire core of Split's Old Town, still inhabited today.
Cathedral of Saint Domnius
religious heritage
Built from Diocletian's own mausoleum, one of the oldest cathedral buildings still in use, with a climbable bell tower.
Ivan Meštrović Gallery
art
A museum dedicated to Croatia's most famous sculptor, housed in the villa he designed as his residence.
Archaeological Museum in Split
archaeology
Croatia's oldest museum, holding Roman and early Christian artifacts from the wider Split region.
Split Summer Festival
July to August
An annual festival of opera, drama, and ballet performed at open-air venues around the Old Town.
Marjan Film Festival
September
A short film festival held on Marjan hill's outdoor amphitheater with screenings under the stars.

Bačvice Beach
sandy beach · 1 km from Old Town
A sandy cove near the city center famous for picigin, a local water game played in its shallow water.
Kašjuni Beach
pebble beach · 3 km west
A pebble and concrete beach on the Marjan peninsula backed by pine forest.
Krka National Park waterfalls
85 km north
A national park with cascading travertine waterfalls and turquoise pools, a popular day trip from Split.
Marjan Hill
in the city
A forested peninsula park right by the city center with hiking trails, viewpoints, and small chapels.
Mosor Mountain
20 km northeast
A rugged limestone mountain range behind Split popular with hikers for its ridge trails.