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IntroductionWhen I found a summertime deal, I jumped on the chance to visit Split. I loved my time in Croatia and would want to come back again for longer! I highly recommend going for at least a week.
The old town is relatively walkable. But once you get out of that circle, it gets a little more suburban. You can download the Promet Split app to ride the bus, or you can pay cash on the bus. If you’re using the app, you activate the ticket and hover it over the QR code scanner on the bus, but sometimes the bus doesn’t have a working scanner. However, as you’re in Split, I would always budget extra time to get from point A to point B, regardless of transportation method. During the mornings going into the late afternoon, the traffic in Split gets really bad so the buses don’t usually show up on time and it takes twice as long to get anywhere. Doesn’t mean you won’t get there, but definitely plan ahead. The old town also gets crowded during the day. So if you want to avoid the crowds, the best time to venture out is around 7am and then take a break midday to avoid the heat! I have to give a special shout out to the hostel I stayed at called Adria, which is a 30min bus ride south of Split. The hostel is right on the water, the sunsets are AMAZING, paddleboard rentals are free, and overall the vibes were immaculate. Everyone was so easygoing and the hostel felt more like a home than a typical hostel. I was actually able to connect with some people which is very rare on my travels. I highly recommend this spot and coming to Split as a whole! *** bolded = highly recommended
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day tripsPlitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice Lakes is absolutely beautiful and you should dedicate a day in your itinerary to visit here.I did this as a day trip from Split via an Airbnb Experience, where they take care of the transportation and buy your ticket but you’re on your own in the park. This definitely had its pros and cons, which I’ll share below. The park has “programs” you can go through. A program is just a recommended route based on how much time you have in the park. The tour group took me through Program H, which covers most of the Upper Lakes and the Lower Lakes. When you get to the park, all you have to do is to pick a program and follow the signs for that letter as you walk on the trails and paths. It’s incredibly easy to visit because the direction you’re going is clearly defined. There are also boats that take you from points within the lake, but the lines get very long during midday. It gets VERY crowded during the summer so I would start the day early. When my bus got there, it was late morning and there were lots of people on the trails. The day was still amazing, but something to be cognizant of. Also, it takes at least 3 hours one way to get there from Split, so come prepared with lunch, snacks, and water. If I could do it again, I would have tried to take my own transportation and do Program K, which goes through basically all the lakes. However, the tour was very convenient and I still had the flexibility to go at my own pace. Pros of a guided tour (you can honestly go into any travel agency in central Split and they’ll do something similar):
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Going through the park is straightforward but I put a list of the places you should be going through as you visit the park!
Krka National Park I also did this through an Airbnb Experience which was very enjoyable. My experience here would be similar to what I listed above, but I did enjoy the fact that lunch was at a local’s home and we got a quick tour of a winery. Krka National Park is very manageable as a ¾ day tour. The paths are also clearly labeled. Any tour would have you going through Skradinski Buk, which is centered around the big waterfall in the park. There is more to do if you have time, like taking a ferry to a different waterfall but this can take 6 hours in total (according to online estimates). My tour also ended up in Sibenik for 2 hours or so, which is a town near the park. I think if you’re pressed for time, you can definitely pass on this.
Hvar Hvar is such a cute island that I definitely recommend staying for at least a night or two, but I only had a day here. It’s easy to plan because you can definitely book a ferry ticket on the day of. However, make sure you look at the ferry timings since they only leave at certain times. The two providers are (Jadrolinija and KR) but it doesn’t really matter which one you choose. The ferry terminal in Split isn’t very intuitive, so I would recommend getting there a little early. Also, there are different ferry stops on Hvar Island, so make sure you pick the right one! I’ve listed a really basic itinerary of what to do below:
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