Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Split is southern Croatia's hub for bus, boat, train, and flight connections to other destina-
tionsinthecountryandabroad.ThismeansthatmanyvisitorsstopinSplitonlylongenough
to change boats. But the city is the perfect real-life contrast to the lazy, prettified Dalmatian
beach resorts—it deserves at least a full day. Begin by strolling Diocletian's Palace, then
take a coffee break along the Riva promenade or have lunch in the Old Town. After lunch,
browse the shops or visit a couple of Split's museums (the Meštrovi
ć
Gallery, which is a
longwalkorshortbusortaxiridefromtheOldTown,istops).Promenading alongtheRiva
with the natives is
the
evening activity, while nursing a drink at an atmospheric open-air
café is a close second.
With a second day (or en route to or from northern destinations), you could spend some
time innearby Trogir—an enjoyable Dalmatian seaside village. Andifyou'reconnecting to
pointsnorthontheexpressway,youcouldstopoffforawaterfall dipatKrkaNationalPark.
(Both are described at the end of this chapter.)
Split sprawls,butalmost everything ofinterest totravelers isaroundtheCity Harbor(Grad-
ska Luka). At the top of this harbor is the Old Town (Stari Grad). Between the Old Town
and the sea is the Riva, a waterfront pedestrian promenade lined with cafés and shaded
by palm trees. The main ferry terminal (Trajektni Terminal) juts into the harbor from the
east side. Along the harborfront embankment between the ferry terminal and the Old Town
are the long-distance bus station (Autobusni Kolodvor) and the forlorn little train station
(Željezni
č
ka Stanica). West of the Old Town, poking into the Adriatic, is the lush and hilly
Marjan peninsula.
