Split
Home to Dalmatians! This dog breed was named after the Adriatic coastal region of Dalmatia, Croatia. Recommend 3-4 nights in Split for day trips.
Accommodations
Palace Judita Old City - authentic feel
Hotel Cornaro - modern feel
If you are overnighting in Hvar, stay at the Palace Elizabeth or the Adriana hotel. They both have incredible spas as well.
Attractions
Diocletian Palace - an ancient palace built for Roman emperor Diocletian
The palace is extremely unique as it is not just a place to sightsee, it’s a living palace where people live, eat, drink and party! Definitely hire a tour guide for the historical aspect.
Game of Thrones fans - the dragons were kept in the basement of Diocletian Palace
Marjan Forest Park - great walk and aerial view of the old city
Pazar Green Market - fresh fruit and flowers
Bačvice Beach - local beach
Day Trips
Krka National Park - waterfalls, about an hour car ride north from the old city, all day excursion
Island hopping via ferry is so easy and affordable - can also take a private boat
Hvar - Croatia’s “party” island
Explore Hvar town and visit St. Stephen’s Square & Cathedral
Spanjola Fortress - venetian fortress, climb up the stairs right from the base of town, awesome view too
Beaches - dubovia, miln, and piscena
Beach bars and nightclubs - hula hula and carpe diem
Zarace - a favorite snorkeling beach
Konoba Menego - follow the narrow staircase and dine inside a 14th century home
Stajun Hvar - amazing mediterranean restaurant
Ciovo - connected to the mainland by 2 bridges, beautiful bays and beaches
Gospe od Prizidnice - short hike to a small church, cliff jumping
Copacabana Beach - beach bars and restaurants
Arbanija - Dominican Monastery of the Holy Cross
Trogir - UNESCO world heritage city
Vis - quieter than Hvar, small island charm, local vineyards
Stiniva Beach - a hiking adventure to get to
Komiza - cute and quaint fishing village
food
Inside the palace
Portofino - ask for beef ragu and a tomato sauce with penne noodle, not on the menu
Bota Sare - sushi and oysters
Nadalina - dalmatian chocolate
Outside the palace
Bokamorra - neapolitan pizza
Restaurant Dvor - Michelin, beautiful view of the Adriatic
This location pairs well with Dubrovnik.
Split Style
Lots of reds/yellows
Colorful scarves and headbands to accessorize with
Good sneakers for hiking and walking around the limestone palace floors
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