Journey for 25 minutes in your hire car and you will arrive at the port city of Split. Survey all that the city has to offer before venturing out in the surrounding countryside to uncover national parks and abundant natural beauty.
What is There to See in Split?
Diocletian's Palace takes centre stage in Split and contains many hidden treasures within the walls from shops to museums and when darkness falls, bars open up to help you party throughout the night. Filled with history and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will be sure to find plenty to see and do here.
If you will be visiting this area in summer, make sure you arrange to spend some time at Summer in Split, a festival incorporating some amazing cultural wonders including dance, music and drama performances from across Europe.
Enjoy the gorgeous Adriatic coastline and spend some time relaxing on one of the beaches in the area. Bacvice beach is a popular option and can be reached on foot making it extremely busy during the summer whilst Bene beach, backed by pine forest, is easy to reach by hire car.
Day Trips From Split - Exploring Croatia
Head towards Zadar. Filled with Roman ruins, Byzantine-style churches and 16th Century walls, a trip here is sure to be action packed with plenty to see and do. Once you have had your fill, continue with your journey and visit the famous Plitvice Lakes National Park; it will surely be a highlight of your visit to Croatia.
Make sure your next stop is the town of Makarska, located around 60km away. With a horseshoe shaped bay and a backdrop of the Biokovo Mountain, it's a rather attractive area and is perfect for a day trip. Take a wander around and enjoy the marina.
Sibenik is a great place to visit and is perhaps less well-known than Dubrovnik or Split. Experience the energetic nightlife and stunning architecture which can be found here!
