Cheap flights to Split
Split – a stylish city with thumping nightlife, lively beaches, plenty of tourist activities and simply stunning World Heritage sites.
Often overlooked among its fellow cities as a mere jumping off point for those travelling to the Dalmatian islands, there is much more to Split as this travel guide will tell you. Well, how many cities do you know that have a Roman palace built into the very heart of its old town? Diocletian’s sprawling palace is not only one of the best-preserved Roman buildings in the world, it’s also host to numerous restaurants, boutiques and charismatic homes. Walk the corridors and alleyways where emperors once trod as you go about your shopping – stunning! And while you’re at it why not pop up to the top of the St Domnius Cathedral for breathtaking views of the city and the surrounding islands.
Shopping
April 2013
Drop down from the Riva and explore beneath the old palace, where a flurry of subterranean market stalls unfurl amid the exposed-brick halls. All manner of gifts are on sale, from the quite classy to the seriously trashy.
October 2012
The city's main fish market sits right by Diocletian's Palace and is a riot of sights, sounds and, yes, smells too (5 Obrov).
Key Areas
April 2013
Follow the steps up towards the massive Croatian flag fluttering atop Marjan Hill. On the way, the view of the city and surrounding islands just gets better. If you're not in a rush, then do stop off at the panorama café halfway up for a coffee.
October 2012
The original Roman settlement of Salona is a now a historic attraction in Split's suburbs. Catch a bus and leaf through the old streets surveying the ruined houses.