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The city of Split, Croatia is located in the center of the Adriatic coast, in the immediate proximity of the rivers Jadro and Zrnovnica, which have been supplying it with water for some 1700 years now. Its mild climate with 2700 hours of sun per year make Split an oasis where one can enjoy sun even in the lee. Accommodation in Split spans everything from rest houses, apartments, rooms, luxury villas and cheap hostels and hotels but the trend is clearly towards high-end accommodation. The city with its 1700 long history has plenty of archaeological, cultural and historical monuments, among which the well-known Palace of Diocletian, inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage List, certainly takes up a special place, with its attractions, warmth and offer of a modern Mediterranean city. To be able to understand the historical significance of the city, one should first visit the museums of Split: the Museum of Croatian Archaeological Monuments - a capital Croatian cultural project, established in 1893 in Knin; the Archaeological Museum from 1820, one of the oldest in Croatia; the Treasury of the Split Cathedral, including a valuable collection of religious art; the Ethnographic Museum, founded in 1910; the Museum of Marine History; the Museum of Natural Science. Also worth visiting are The Art Gallery, established in 1931, the Collection of the Franciscan Monastery in Poljud, the Mestrovic Gallery, and others.
Best beaches in Split, Croatia:
- Bacvice Beach - busy, sandy beach in the centre of Split. Wide beach with shallow waters, awarded with Blue Flag in 2006.
- Kasjuni beach - rocky beach, bordered by a pine forest
- Bene beach - bordered by pine forest. Tennis courts, caffe bar and restaurant can be found near the beach.
- Beaches on the island of Solta
- Kastelet - pebble beach situated in the bay before Kašuni. On the beach there are several coffee bars.
- Ovcice - sandy beach near Bacvice but very crowded.
- Znjan area - consist of several bays and beaches
Best events in Split:
- Olympic Sailing Week in March - international regatta
- Croatia boat show in April
- Split summer festival in August.
- Days of Diocletian - 10 day festival in August
- Split Film Festival in September, platform for unknown directors and screenwriters from around the globe.
Split tours and excursions:
- Excursion to Hvar - undoubtedly the most striking of all the Croatian island towns
- Trip to Omiš - ancient Croatian town with excellent beaches and some interesting historical monuments
- Trip to Salona - romantic remains of the old Roman city of Salona lies only few kilometres from the centre of Split
- Trip to Trogir, one of the most architecturally fascinating towns in Croatia
- Split Segway tours
- Walking tours of Split’s historic centre
- Boat tours to nearby islands of Solta and Brac
In Split, the apartments, rest houses, and other type of private Split accommodation provide the best value for your travel budget. Renting an apartment in Split can be an economical choice for families as the cost is usually much lower than renting a hotel rooms.