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Shopping in the Old Town of Split (originally a Roman Palace) is a truly unique and amazing experience. This cobbled and car-free area is packed full of authentic, independent stores, specialising in shoe shops, cafes and bars. If that's not enough, in summer a fruit and veg market and numerous gift stalls are found close by. Positioned on the seafront, it promises excellent views of the azure sea and lush palm trees as well as delicious, home-made ice-cream!
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This July me and my girlfriend stayed at this apartment and were really satisfied since it was right in the center but in a calm street. The owner Ana Pelaic was very friendly and showed us around. The apartment was very clean and well equipped. We would stay there again.
Aljesijeva 15
+385916386839
www.apartmentssplit.net/Apartments/accommodation/View/adriatic/59/Split-apartment-Peristil.aspx
Google map: bit.ly/qukoUk
Standard fare but cheap and popular with locals. Ideal for people on a budget wanting to have a sit down meal with some drinks.
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At the far end of the Riva (Marjan peninsula end)
Trumbiceva obala 11
Open 7am - midnight daily
Google map: bit.ly/ddrl65
The best restaurant we found in Split. Very nice setting and friendly staff.
Great quality Croatian/Mediterranean food at very reasonable prices.
Cost us 245 KN (£30) for 1 starter, 2 mains, 1L of wine & cappucinos to finish.
On left hand side of Sperun (as you come up from waterfront).
Sperun 3, Split, Croatia
Google map: bit.ly/9C4pw1
City beach in Split. As with most beaches in Croatia, very little sand but water is clean.
Water is shallow for about 100m.
Bars and sun loungers for hire so a good way to spend the day.
Only a short walk from city centre. Walk past the bus and train stations, then cross the bridge over the railway.
Google map: bit.ly/aOAPNo
The food is standard fare but also standard prices. However the reason for the tip is that the setting for the restaurant is wonderful, especially sitting out al fresco in the summer.
Only a stones throw away from the Cathedral.
Poljana Grgura Ninskog 5
Google map: bit.ly/aBQknD
I've spent three days in Split last summer and found this little accomodation in the very center of the city and near the port. The view from my room was amazing: my window was just in front of Peristil. This area of Split city center is very busy even during the night so you can experience a little bruit, but if you like nightliving you are in the right place. My room was simple and ikea-style, but anyway elegant and very clean, featuring air conditioning and even free internet access. These rooms are cheaper than hotel's ones, but more expensive than a hostel room. A sort of B&B without breakfast.
Poljana Kraljice Jelene, 2
Split 21000, Croatia (HR)
Tel: 00385 21 879140
www.staytosee.com
It's a relatively new shopping centre, with a modern multiplex cinema. It has a great bookshop with a large international section as well as the normal international brands in clothes, etc. Parking is free at the moment (and underground) and it's a good place for a coffee too if you need some air conditioning.
You'll find it in the new Brodarica area of Split, near Hotels Atrium and Art, about a 15 minute walk from the town centre.
Makrovega is one of Dalmatia's few vegetarian restaurants, a short walk from Split seafront (Riva). You'll need to look at the website to find it but it offers good value vegan or macrobiotic menus.
www.makrovega.hr/#/gdje-smo/
This link should take you direct to the map - unfortunately the website is just in Croatian at the moment.
Five star hotel located out of the town. Cool, contemporary design, fantastic spa and rooftop (undercover) pool and jacuzzi were the highlight. Rooms were spacious and relaxing. The only down side was the distance to town and the local area is not attractive, however step on a bus or into a taxi outside and in 5 -10 mins you can reach everything you need.
The service felt a little strained, but it served its purpose. I would highly recommend this for a relaxing stay of around two or three nights on the way to somewhere else!
There is no better way to see Croatian coast than sailing. Late spring and early summer is a great time as you get the unspoiled coast with all the summer features such as
warm temperature of the sea and nice weather but without all the summer crowds and season pricing.
I have recently had a great gastronomic cruise there, and without any hesitation I warmly advise you to check www.tajnamora.hr for the friendliest and comfiest gastro cruise around Adriatic!
www.tajnamora.hr
I stayed here last September and will definitely go back. The owners are British and good for a laugh. The rooms were all spotlessly clean and each had en suite bathrooms. It's more like a hotel but with hostel prices. The pool and patio area is a major bonus, great for lounging around or to cool off after a day exploring. Use this place as a base for exploring the islands and Split, as a stop over, or even as a short break hotel.
I quite liked House Sandra in Split. Accommodation was really nice and cheap. Location is in the centre of Split. Very close to the historical core (Diocletian's Palace), sandy beach Bacvice, museums etc.
Hosts were really helpful. They gave me some very useful advice and info.
Nincevica 11
www.vjekoslav-cvitkovic.iz.hr
+385 (0)98 98 64 163
Whether you have sailing experience and do this yourself, or have someone sail for you, this is the best way to experience this part of the Dalmatian coast. You can find secluded bays or pull up in towns like Hvar that are bustling playgounds of the rich and famous and their huge gin palaces.
Vidilica is a cafe/bar on the edge of the wooded Marjan peninsula, at the north/west edge of the town centre. It has a large shaded terrace with fantastic views over the whole harbour, Diocletian's palace, the old and new towns, mountains and islands beyond.
Comfy chairs and sofas, good for photos.
From the Riva walk towards the little church near the start of the marina, Close to Marmontova and the red-arched Trg Republike. Take the small road to the right of the church (Sperun) and follow it up - the name changes to Senjska and it becomes steps that go straight to the cafe. Alternative steps lead back down from the other side of the terrace.
Extensive excavated ruins of the Roman city of Salona, on the edge of modern day Solin (a suburb of Split, about 5km from the centre). An attractive, well-presented site including ruins of a theatre, baths, amphitheatre, several basilicas, forum and more - it deserves to be better known.
There's a programme of art/music events in parts of the site during the summer but it's fascinating in its own right. It's large - at least a 10 minute walk from the entrance to the amphitheatre at its furthest edge. Allow at least three hours to do without rushing. Cafe/bar and parking on site, also toilets (in the small museum/ticket ofice - past the first ruins inside the site).
A large and pleasant vine-shaded bower near the ticket office offers a water fountain. All for 20 kuhna! (about £2).
On the edge of Solin, north of Split. Take the no. 1 local bus from the stop outside the department store near the Croatian National Theatre in Trg Gaje F Balata, (walk to the end of Marmontova from the edge of the Riva further from the harbour). Buses every 20 mins or so and journey 20-25 mins. It goes to the site entrance on the left of the street, a little after the police station on the right and there's a stop immediately after the entrance.
Open weekdays 7am - 7pm, Sat 10am - 7pm, Sun 4pm - 7pm, (possibly earlier closing during winter).
Private rooms with beautiful views of the harbour. 15 minutes' walk from centre of Split. Very friendly hosts.
Palmina 54
Veli Varos
Tel: +385 91 5087123
Email: info@citysplit.com
Split 21000,
www.clicksplit.com
Split's only veggie/vegan restaurant. A welcome relief after eating pizza all week!
They have a daily set menu for 50KN (£5) which includes soup, salad and a main meal. Open 9-6pm.
Also just round the corner on Mladenova is the Tonic juice bar selling a variety of fresh juices and smoothies.
Lestina 2, off Krizeva in Varos area
www.makrovega.hr
We stayed in this apartment for one night before taking a ferry to the islands. You couldn't ask for a better location (right next to cathedral square), and the apartment was lovely with air conditioning.
Maybe a bit expensive if staying longer, but I thought the price was still reasonable at £20/night per person (high season). The owners were also very nice and helpful, giving local tips on restaurants/bars etc.
BASE rooms, Kraj Svetog Ivana 3, 21000 Split, Hrvatska
tel: +38598735137 +38521317375 +38521483186,
mail@base-rooms.com
www.base-rooms.com
Beautiful square right in the centre of the old palace walls, with cathedral lit up at night. We passed through at about 11pm and there were loads of people sitting on cushions on the stone steps listening to a woman with guitar accompaniment who was singing from a bar, and waiters were coming round to take drink orders - perfect ambiance in magical setting!
right next to cathedral
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