Explore Split

Split is Croatia,s second largest city on the Dalmatian Coast. It is a vibrant place that perfectly blends modern and ancient. It is also one of the Croatian cities used as a Game of Thrones set where fans can join an organized tour to learn more. It is home to on of the most impressive remaining Roman monuments, UNESCO World Heritage, the Archeological Museum, and what many consider to be Croatia,s best art museum, the Ivan Mestrovic Gallery.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
The national language is Croatian
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Croatian Kuna (HKR)  
UTC+02:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Local street food offers great value for money at around 13HRK (R34) per person per meal. A meal for 2 at a midrange restaurant will be around 139.86HRK (R365).
Drinks
Beers are priced at around 7HRK (R18), and wine prices per Bottle range CHFom 10HRK (R26.21)- 19HRK (R49.80).
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
The basic taxi fare is 20HRK (R52.50) and 10HRK (R26.21) per kilometer thereafter.
General Transport
Public busses are available at 11HRk (R28.83) for travelling in the city center, and 13HRk (R34) for traveling on the outskirts of Split.

Things to do in Split

Split,s main tourist center is just east of it,s waterfront promenade. Visitors will find some of the top restaurants, entertainment venues, and hotels here. There are many day trips from Split that take you to other nearby parts of Croatia, like the ancient city of Salona and the beautiful beaches of Zlatni Rat, Brela, the Pakleni Islands, Solta, and Milna. Split offers many things to do from a stroll along Split,s seafront promenade, to a visit to their museums and art galleries, hiking Marjan hill or just chilling out at the beach.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:

  • Measels
  • Hepatis A
  • Hepatis B
  • Typhoid
  • Rabies
  • Yellow Fever
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Sunscreen
  • Photocopies of travelling documents
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Waterproof bag
  • Universal adapter
  • First Aid Kit
  • Camera
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunhat
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

South Africans require a visa as well as a passport valid for at least 3 months.