Trogir
Surrounded by a protected nature reserve, Pantan is a gravel-and-sand beach on the estuary of the Pantan River, 1.5km east of the Trogir bridge, and…
Must-see attractions in Central Dalmatia
Makarska
For a party atmosphere, head past the town beach to Buba beach, near the Hotel Rivijera, where music pumps all day during summer.
Split
Less built up than nearby Bačvice, this little horseshoe cove has a slimline sandy beach with a bar down one end.
Makarska
Makarska's long, pebbly town beach stretches from the Sveti Petar park northwest along the bay. It's lined with hotels, ice-cream shops and beachy stalls.
Trogir
Housed in the former Garagnin-Fanfogna palace, this museum exhibits books, documents, drawings and period costumes from Trogir’s long history.
Hvar Town
This large pebbly beach is literally at the end of the road if you're following the coast east from Hvar Town. There's a large restaurant here.
Brač Island
The 'Three Bridges' beach is just past the cemetery. There's a good restaurant at the eastern end, and you can rent boats and jet skis nearby.
Central Dalmatia
Outside Drvenik Veli village is the unfinished 18th-century St Nicholas' Church, whose builder never quite got past the monumental facade.
Hvar Island
Fifteenth-century St Lawrence's is crammed with valuable art, including what is believed to be a Veronese triptych above the high altar.
Trogir
On the main square, this 13th-century open-sided structure contains an interesting relief by famous Croatian sculptor Ivan Meštrović.
Makarska
Kill time on a rainy day tracing the town’s history by checking out this collection of photos, old stones and nautical relics.
Split
Wedged between the Bačvice and Firule bays, this little beach has a large cafe-bar and a slender strip of fine pebbles.
Central Dalmatia
St George's Church dates from the 16th century and has baroque furniture and a Venetian altarpiece.
Pakleni Islands
The closest of the Pakleni Islands to Hvar, the island of Jerolim is entirely clothing optional.
Komiža
On the eastern approach to the town, this fortress-like complex dates from the 17th century.
Brač Island
Supetar's main beach is a large eastward-facing curve lined with pine trees and beach bars.
Komiža
This blocky Renaissance citadel, built in 1585, sits at the southern end of the harbour.
Split
Built into the western wall of Diocletian's Palace, Split's synagogue is the third-oldest synagogue in Europe that's still in use. Created out of two…
Vis Island
When things began to get crazy-busy at the more impressive Blue Cave, tour operators started to market this much larger sea cave as a free alternative,…
Split
This 1st-century eastern city gate was later engulfed by Salona as the city spread eastwards. Grooves in the stone road left by ancient wheels can still…
Split
Just outside the ancient walls of Salona is this ruined basilica. It was built on the site of an early Christian cemetery where the remains of some of…
Split
At Salona very little remains of the Forum, the large square that was the administrative, economic and religious centre of every Roman city. More…
Split
The biggest and grandest of the city gates, this was the main processional entrance into Diocletian's Palace. Metal bars once blocked the outer entrance,…
Split
The most unassuming of the gates to Diocletian's Palace, this humble entrance once opened straight from the water into the basement. Look up and you'll be…
Split
This section of the ruins of ancient Salona includes a three-aisled, 5th-century cathedral with an octagonal baptistery, and the remains of Bishop…
New Research on Split Cathedral
Split
Situated opposite the Cathedral of St Domnius, this exhibition features large-scale photos of architectural features of the cathedral along with technical…
Split
Originally a double gate on the eastern wall of Diocletian's Palace, only the inner part of this portal remains, decorated with arches and niches that…
Split
The high arches of this large double gate lead from Diocletian's Palace to the main city square.
Trogir
The main northern entrance to the old town, topped by a statue of the Blessed Ivan Orsini, Trogir's first bishop.
