Discover Split this summer… a Croatian gem

By P&J Travel

July 18 2016, 1:00 pm

This once secret hideaway is now a holiday hot spot for young and old alike.

Split is a dazzling and lively city on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast and has something for everyone whether it be a peaceful or fun packed holiday.

You decide.

This exuberant city has just the right balance of old and new where historic ruins and culture seem to blend harmoniously with trendy bars and clubs attracting some of the coolest and beautiful people.

Over 1700 years old, Split is steeped in history with an abundance of landmarks and museums to whet the appetite of you culture vultures out there.

However, it’s also an ideal place to just do the holiday thing and soak up the sun on the local beaches.

There’s also some fabulous nightlife to be enjoyed too with all-night clubs and lively beach parties catering for the young (and the young at heart).

So, if you don’t care much for sightseeing or museums just aren’t your thing then just go for some fun in the sun.

Split is also becoming an important spot in Croatia’s gastronomy scene with quality restaurants popping up all over the place.

If you’ve tired of the usual holiday destinations, then give this a whirl…we think you’ll like it.

Here are our top five things to do in Split

1. Visit Diocletian’s Palace – a spectacular Roman ruin

2. Pay homage to Croatia’s greatest sculptor at Ivan Mestrovic Gallery

3. Go Clubbing – there are some amazing nightspots to party until dawn!

4. Take a day trip excursion to explore the fascinating Hvar Town

5. Go browsing in Split market for delicious fresh fruits and foodstuffs as well as knick-knacks for the beach

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