Croatia
Split
Spend two days: the palace and Marjan on the first, a day trip to Krka or Klis on the second. Below: 3 sights, 3 outdoor spots and 2 places to eat, plus how Split fits into a longer trip.
- Places
- 10
- Curated routes
- 1
- Best season
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- August
- Coolest month
- January
- Wettest month
- November
3 See · 3 Outdoors · 2 Eat · 1 Drink · 1 Shop
Dalmatian Coast
from our route notes
30°C / 86°F avg high
10°C / 51°F avg high
about 126 mm rain
Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.
Things to do in Split
10 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.
See
The landmarks we would not skip in Split across Old Town and Klis.
Photo: Dennis G. Jarvis · CC BY-SA 2.0SeeDiocletian's Palace
4th-century Roman palace whose walls now hold the old town's lanes, cafes and homes.
Tip Explore the substructure cellars to see the original floor plan.
Photo: Berthold Werner · CC BY-SA 4.0SeeCathedral of Saint Domnius
Cathedral built into Diocletian's mausoleum, with a bell tower climb.
Tip Climb the bell tower early before heat and crowds.
Photo: Općina Klis · CC BY-SA 4.0
Outdoors
Trails, views and open space in and around Split. 2 of them are free.
Photo: Praveen Natarajan · GoogleOutdoorsMarjan Hill
Forested park with stairs to viewpoints and paths to swimming coves.
Tip Climb to Telegrin, the highest point, or swim at Kašjuni.
Photo: Filippo Gronchi · Google
Photo: S.V. · GoogleOutdoorsKrka National Park
Travertine falls and boardwalks around Skradinski Buk, about an hour from Split.
Tip Go early; buy tickets online in summer. Swimming is no longer allowed.
Eat
2 places to eat across Varoš and Old Town, picked for groups who care about the food.
Photo: Oleh Lvivskyi · GoogleEatKonoba Fetivi
Family-run tavern near the Varoš quarter serving fresh fish and Dalmatian dishes.
Tip Book ahead; ask for the catch of the day.
Photo: Bokeria Kitchen & Wine · GoogleEatBokeria Kitchen & Wine
Busy market-inspired restaurant in the old town with Croatian wines.
Tip Reserve for dinner in summer.
Drink
1 bar or café in Old Town for coffee, a round or a nightcap.
Photo: Zinfandel Food & Wine Bistro · Google
Shop
1 shop in Old Town for browsing and souvenirs.
Photo: Sergei · GoogleShopSplit Green Market
Open-air market just outside the palace's east gate for fruit, figs and local produce.
How to fit Split into a trip
Split is stop 1 of 3 on our Dalmatian Coast route. Follow it as-is or lift Split into your own plan.
Stop 1 of 3
Dalmatian Coast
Island ferries, old walls & Adriatic swims
- Trip length
- 7 days
- Best season
- May – Sep
- Pace
- easy
- Next: Hvar
Getting here and onward
- Split to HvarHvar is about 37 km / 23 mi away in a straight line
Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.
Split month by month
Average daily highs run from 10°C / 51°F in January to 30°C / 86°F in August. November is the wettest month, with about 126 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.
- Jan10° / 51°F average high
- Feb11° / 52°F average high
- Mar14° / 57°F average high
- Apr18° / 64°F average high
- May22° / 71°F average high, in our recommended season
- Jun27° / 80°F average high, in our recommended season
- Jul30° / 86°F average high, in our recommended season
- Aug30° / 86°F average high, in our recommended season
- Sep25° / 77°F average high, in our recommended season
- Oct21° / 69°F average high
- Nov16° / 61°F average high
- Dec12° / 53°F average high
Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Split weather and the best time to visit →
Near Split
8 other destinations from our guides within about 400 km (249 mi), measured in a straight line.
Split questions, answered
How many days do you need in Split?
Our route notes suggest 2 days in Split. On our Dalmatian Coast route it is stop 1 of 3 in a 7-day trip. The listed visit times for our 10 places add up to roughly 18 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.
What is Split best known for?
Spend two days: the palace and Marjan on the first, a day trip to Krka or Klis on the second. Standouts on our list: Diocletian's Palace (4th-century Roman palace whose walls now hold the old town's lanes, cafes and homes); Cathedral of Saint Domnius (Cathedral built into Diocletian's mausoleum, with a bell tower climb); Klis Fortress (Medieval fortress above Split, used as a filming location for Game of Thrones).
When is the best time to visit Split?
Our Dalmatian Coast route is best May – Sep. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in August (30°C / 86°F), the coolest in January (10°C / 51°F) and the most rain in November (about 126 mm).
What are the best things to do in Split?
Start with Diocletian's Palace, Cathedral of Saint Domnius, Marjan Hill, Bačvice Beach and Klis Fortress. Our guide lists 10 places in all, from 3 sights, 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat, 1 bar or café and 1 shop.
Where should a group eat in Split?
Our picks: Konoba Fetivi (Varoš); Bokeria Kitchen & Wine (Old Town). Book ahead; ask for the catch of the day (Konoba Fetivi).
What is near Split?
The closest destinations in our guides are Hvar (about 37 km / 23 mi), Dubrovnik (about 165 km / 102 mi) and Piran (about 320 km / 199 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.
Plan Split with your crew
Open the Dalmatian Coast route in TripsCircle, invite friends with a link, settle which of these 10 places make the cut with a quick poll, then split costs and share one packing list.