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Split & Hvar
A Roman emperor’s palace that became a town, and the island fleet leaves from its door.
Split’s old town is literally inside Diocletian’s palace — the walls are apartments, the cellars are a market. It is also the launch point for the Dalmatian islands, of which Hvar is the one with the Spanish fortress, the Pakleni archipelago and the reputation.
3.9 million arrivals and 18.4 million overnight stays across Split-Dalmatia County2025
Worth the trip in Split & Hvar
- Diocletian’s Palace
- Cathedral of St. Domnius
- St. Stephen’s Square, Hvar
- Fortica (the Spanish Fortress)
- Pakleni Islands
- The Blue Cave
- Split Riva and marina
- Best months
- May and September
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- croatia.hrEditorial
- turizamuzivo.hrBest months
- visithvar.hrScale
Last checked 2026-08-27