Built around Diocletian’s Palace, Split is a city in Croatia that is worth a visit. The city is very easily accessible from Split International Airport, which has an airport code SPU. Split International Airport is located 25 kilometers west of the city of Split. There are buses that depart from the airport to the city, but they only go every half hour, and in 16 kuna for a relatively expensive ticket at Croatian prices. Having a car gives you complete freedom to go wherever you want to go to Croatia whenever you want. Car rental Split Airport could work cheaper weekly than regular bus trips, but find a rental package where everything is included.
Split from the gulf that surrounds the glittering Aegean Sea, Split is extremely picturesque. The houses have an old Venetian style and have charming red-tiled roofs that keep the hot summer sun at bay. Do not forget to leave at least noon free to wander around Split and see the walls, temples and roads that were built for the Roman emperor Diocletian. Diocletian’s Palace was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, and some tourists can take a tour of the palace and learn more about its history. If you are interested in Roman history, you can take a short 15 minute drive to the nearby city of Salon. There are many miraculously preserved aspects of Roman life in the Salon, including the theater, the amphitheater, the basilica, and the cemetery.
Other attractions worth visiting are the Duje cathedral, which is the oldest cathedral building in the world. From the bell tower of the cathedral you get a stunning panoramic view of Split and the nearby islands. Similarly, eye fishing is two Egyptian sphinxes that were bought from Egypt by the Roman emperor Diocletian. Find them in the picturesque places of the Peristil Square and the Temple of Jupiter.
As soon as you recover your thirst, go to a long strip of cafes and bars along the harbor, where you can watch extravagant boats and admire all the sights of this beautiful city. This area of Riva is modern and made with great taste, although, apparently, it does not like all Croatian people. Try the local specialty scotti risotto, if you feel hungry, you will not find the most delicious dishes in all of Europe.
No one should come to this part of Croatia without seeing the beautiful islands that dot the coastline. There is a central ferry point from Split, so why not ask about the possibility of renting a Split car on this ferry. Small islands such as Hvar are easily accessible by car and are truly impressive. You can also go to the Italian cities of Ancona and Pescara by ferry, and SEM Marina and Split Tours are worth checking out.
Another, even more preferable way to go out into the open water is to hire or hire a boat. Companies like Ultra Sailing can provide you with experienced skippers, as well as thousands of unforgivable islands to explore. Split also has a huge, modern and well-equipped marina where you can rent your rental.
Split International Airport is the most important airport in Croatia after the capital of Croatia and there are several flights that go there. Aeroflot, Croatian Airlines, Easyjet, Flybe, Jet 2, Germanwings, Sky Euopre and Thomas Cook Airlines are among the companies using Split Airport.
From the airport you can go to the Croatian city of Kastela in the county of Split Dalmatia, and Split International is also located near the city of Trogir.
A good place to relax when you want to get out of the city is Mariana Hill. This peak has outstanding views, making it an ideal place for cycling or a romantic evening stroll. Marjan is known as "Light Split". and for this reason the construction of houses is prohibited there. Those who were disappointed by the lack of beaches around Split will be happy to know that there are several.
