Split holidays

Split holidays

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Split is best for...

Couples: Eat mussels in the harbour, wander through Diocletian's Palace, watch the sunset in Kaštelet by the sea - Split is one of the Adriatic's most romantic cities.

Beach lovers: In Split, you can swim in the Med. The water is just a five-minute walk from the town centre - and wild, windswept coves are a short drive away.

History buffs: Split is set in an ancient Roman Palace that once belonged to Emporer Diocletian, meaning it’s brimming with antiquities and historic sights.

 

Fast facts for Split

Language: The language spoken is Croatian. The locals speak impeccable English, but it’s worth packing a phrasebook or downloading a language app to endear you to 

Currency: Croatian Kuna is the currency in Croatia.

Local time: Split is an hour ahead of GMT/UK time.

Fly to: Split International Airport, which is around 45 minutes drive from Split.

Flight time from the UK: 2.5-3 hours.

Tourist information: Find out more before going to Split by checking the tourism board's website.

 

Getting around Split

By foot: The bulk of Split's central palace is pedestrianised, and the best way to explore it is by foot.

By bus: If you’re not planning on hiring a car, you could travel to nearby destinations like Solin and Makarska instead; local connections are cheap and reliable.

By boat: Go island-hopping to Brac, Hvar and Vis by ferry, or rent a boat and make your own coastal adventure.

Events in Split

Split Summer Festival: Split's ancient centre hosts open-air performances of opera, ballet and classical music throughout July and August. This is one of the country's longest-running arts festivals, and families with kids will have a blast there, too.

Days of Diocletian: As part of this event, the town seeks out its most famous citizen (usually an actor or musician) to play the Emperor himself. During a weekend in August, the city is buzzing with toga-clad performers and gladiators posing for insta pics.

Shakespeare-on-sea: Organisers go to great lengths to recreate the vibe of Shakespeare's Midsummer’s Night Dream at this annual two-dayer in late summer. You'll dance under the stars to a mix of Croatian music legends and international acts.

Split safety and security

Visa / Health: Before you travel to Split, head to www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/croatia for recommendations and advice on visas and health.

Split weather

Temperature: 9°C to 25°C

Split enjoys the privilege of being located in one of the sunniest spots in Europe. Basking in an average of 12 hours of sunshine a day in spring and 13 hours in the summer, you’ll find the warmest months are between May and September, with the mercury hopping into the low thirties between July and August. May and June offer slightly cooler conditions, making them ideal times in which to laze on the beaches. September and October also see the mercury hovering in the low-to-mid-twenties. November is the wettest month and the temperatures continue to fall, hitting their lowest in January, at around 9°C, but it’s still mild enough to get some exploring done.

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