Split

Bacvice Beach

Bacvice Beach is a beautiful natural sandy beach in the heart of the city, next to the city port, that can comfortably accommodate thousands of bathers. Bacvice is packed in summer, becoming Split's own Copacabana where beach football and the game called ‘picigin’ – Split’s version of beach rugby – is played. The beach has a promenade running along the seashore, which draws strollers of all ages, and there are a few cafés, beach bars, and restaurants serving drinks and food, and the area comes alive at night.

Bacvice Beach, Split, Croatia

Ethnographic Museum

Located in the Diocletian's Palace, the Ethnographic Museum explores the old ways of life in Split and the surrounding regions through exceptional collections of pottery, wood carvings, jewelry, regional costumes, knitting, weapons, and other various handmade artifacts. Founded in 1910 and located next to the Peristyle - the central square of the Palace - the museum is housed in a beautiful building that is of vital architectural, cultural and historical significance that guards the entrance to the top of the Vestibul, which offers spectacular views of the sea, the Old Town, and Vestibul below.

Ethnographic Museum, Ul. Iza Vestibula 4, 21000, Split, Croatia, Phone: +385-21-34-41-64

Diocletian’s Palace

Dominating the heart of the Old Town of Split, Diocletian’s Palace is an ancient palace that was built for the Roman Emperor Diocletian in 305 AD. The beautifully preserved 4th-century citadel and UNESCO World Heritage Site rests at the center of the city and is bisected by Roman streets with original paving stones. Built as a combination of a luxury summer villa and a Roman military camp (castrum), the palace is divided into four sections with two main streets and contains residential buildings and military garrison quarters. While the interiors of the castle have been adapted throughout the centuries to accommodate the growing city around it, the outlines of the Imperial Palace are still visible.

Diocletian’s Palace, Dioklecijanova ul. 1, 21000, Split, Croatia, Phone: +385-9-77-79-07-19, Video

Academia Club Ghetto

Located in the Diocletian's Palace, Academia Club Ghetto is a unique bar and club on the edges of the palace walls in the city center that draws a cult following and is a fantastic spot to have a drink and watch some of Split’s more colorful characters in action. Nestled in a cozy courtyard with a spectacular green terrace on Dosud Street, the Club exudes a slightly grungy, underground feel and often hosts art exhibitions, local and visiting DJs, live performances, and other events.

Academia Ghetto Club, Dosud ulica 10, 21000, Split, Croatia, Phone: +385-9-11-97-77-90

Saint Domnius Cathedral

Located in the Mausoleum of the Roman Emperor Diocletian in the Diocletian's Palace, the Saint Domnius Cathedral, locally known as the Sveti Dujam, is the city’s main Catholic cathedral and the seat of the Archdiocese of Split-Makarska. Built in the 7th century AD, St. Domnius Cathedral is the oldest Catholic cathedral in the world and blends ancient pagan, Christian Medieval and modern heritage. The Cathedral has a stunning interior with red granite Corinthian pillars, reliefs of hunting erots, masks, and human heads, and a cupola lined with glittering mosaics. The Cathedral’s 190-foot bell tower was added in the 13th century, and visitors can climb to the top for breathtaking views over the city.

Cathedral of Saint Domnius, Ul. Kraj Svetog Duje 5, 21000, Split, Croatia

Adriatic Graso

Located on Sustipan Cliff at the foot of Marjan Hill, Restaurant Adriatic Grašo is perfectly positioned to take in spectacular views of the city, the Adriatic Sea, and the surrounding islands of the archipelago. Established over 20 years ago, the restaurant is renowned for its traditional and regional Dalmatian cuisine, including fresh seafood and catch-of-the-day fish, Dalmatian cured meats, and fresh salads and vegetables. The restaurant’s terrace has plenty of seating for alfresco dining in the warmers months, but reservations are essential in the high season, and the full service bar serves a variety of local and imported beers, wines, and spirits, as well as handcrafted cocktails. Restaurant Adriatic Grašo is open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week.

Adriatic Graso, Uvala Baluni b.b., Splitsko-dalmatinska županija HR, Phone: +385-21-39-85-60

Zinfandel Food & Wine

Zinfandel Food & Wine is a contemporary restaurant with exposed brick walls and floor-to-ceiling windows in the heart of the Old Town that promises an exceptional Dalmatian dining experience. Diners can select dishes from the tapas and small platter menu, off the á la carte menu, or go for a five-course tasting menu, both of which feature signature Dalmatian dishes such as roasted Adriatic octopus salad, saffron risotto, oxtail ravioli, filet mignon with sweet potato, and ricotta-stuffed calamari. The exquisite cuisine is paired with over 100 Croatian and international wines that can be enjoyed by the bottle or the glass, as well as local beers and handcrafted cocktails. Zinfandel Food & Wine is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Monday through Saturday.

2 Maruliceva Ulica, Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija, 21000, Croatia, Phone: +385-21-35-51-35

Cafe Restaurant Dvor

Located a stone’s throw away from the coastal path down to Bacvice Beach, Cafe Restaurant Dvor is a casual café-bar that serves Mediterranean and traditional Dalmatian cuisine against a backdrop of breathtaking sea views. The elegant fine-dining restaurant has charming appeal and serves a contemporary Dalmatian menu with innovative flair featuring dishes of fresh seafood and fish, prime meats such as Dalmatian ham and filet steak, fresh salads, and vegetarian dishes, and dreamy desserts. Knowledgeable and professional staff pair dishes with excellent Croatian and international wines, and the bar offers handcrafted cocktails made with high-end spirits. Café Restaurant Dvor is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, seven days a week.

Cafe Restaurant Dvor, Put Firula 14, 21000, Split, Croatia, Phone: +385-21-57-15-13

Apetit

Nestled within the walls of the 15th-century Papaliceva palace in the heart of the Old Town overlooking a gleaming marble palazzo, Apetit is an elegant restaurant devoted to culinary excellence. The contemporary eatery is adorned with beautiful, medieval stonework and an array of awe-inspiring oil paintings and serves a creative menu of traditional Croatian fare with signature dishes like octopus carpaccio, zucchini risotto, beef fillets in Istrian truffle sauce, and a large selection of freshly caught fish, which can be enjoyed for one or two on heaving platters.

The world-class cuisine is paired with an array of Croatian and international wines that can be enjoyed by the bottle or the glass, as well as local beers and handcrafted cocktails. Apetit is open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week during the season.

Apetit, 5 Ulica Pavla Šubica, Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija, 21000, Croatia, Phone: +385-21-33-25-49

Uje Oil Bar

Uje Oil Bar is an elegant tapas-style restaurant in the heart of Split that focuses on high-quality Mediterranean cuisine. Established by local olive oil retailers and delicatessen specialists, the contemporary restaurant-bar has a friendly farmhouse kitchen that produces delectable dishes using locally sourced ingredients, catch-of-the-day seafood, and Mediterranean herbs and spices.

Seasonally changing menus feature traditional Croatian dishes of local soups, smoked meats, marinated fish and vegetarian plates, and aromatic olive oils are served with freshly baked bread. The bar serves a variety of local and imported beers, casual Croatian and European wines, and spirits, as well as handcrafted cocktails, and the restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week.

Uje Oil Bar, 3 Dominisova Ulica, Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija, 21000, Croatia, Phone: +385-9-52-00-80-08

Pizzeria Galija

Boasting vintage 1980s-style interiors with porcelain tile artwork, dark wooden seating, antique amphora, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere, Pizzeria Galija is a no-frills pizza institution in the center of town that serves hot, wood-fired Italian-style pizzas with a variety of toppings. Drawing inspiration from their Italian neighbor across the sea, Dalmatia is known for excellent pizza and this family-friendly spot if the place to get them. The menu also features a range of meat, fresh fish, and vegetable dishes, as well as handmade pasta and desserts made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and prepared from scratch.

Pizzeria Galija, Tonciceva ul. 12, Split, Croatia, Phone: +385-21-34-79-32