An introduction to Split
The largest and most important city of Dalmatia County in Croatia, it is a picturesque, Mediterranean city, situated on a small peninsula on the eastern shores of the Adriatic Sea. Framed at the coast by lush green hills this unusual region is growing in popularity amongst holidaymakers. The city boasts a fascinating port and a rich, varied history that offers some unique sights or cultural and archaeological interest around the bay.
Holidays to Split
This up and coming destination tends to attract tourists because of it's temperate climate combined with seafront and daytime activities.
There is a wealth of places to stay here like in any city ranging from 5 star fully serviced hotels to individual family run apartments and villas. something for all types of holiday whether your family are resort junkies or budding explorers. The city makes an ideal base from which to explore the islands, beauty spots, and historic villages in central Dalmatia.
Split is also world renowned among seafarers for the quality, and quantity, of its marinas. There are 44 of them in the city area together, making this resort a wonderful option for those interested in anything boating orientated.
Flights to Split
Many low cost airlines run direct from the UK to Split Airport, located 25 km from the resorts of split and only 6 km from the popular town of Trogir. Flight times are usually around 4 hours direct and anything up to 6 and a half for connected flights. Transfers are usually frequent and fairly cheap making the journey from flight to hotel as stress free as possible.
History and Culture of Split
The pretty city of Split has a rich and varied history. Since ancient times it has, in various disguises, served as the economic and administrative centre of the beautiful Adriatic coastal region, today known as Dalmatia. From the 5th to the 2nd century BC Greek colonists settled on the mainland and adjacent islands. Later came the Romans, in particular the Emperor Diocletian, who, being of Dalmatian origin, elected to build a huge palace at a spot then called Salona, in AD 303. A town grew up around the palace, and eventually, by the Middle Ages, the city of Split had begun to develop.
Split is also very focused on sport having produced over 67 Olympic medallists over the years, there are plenty of opportunities across the region to get involved or watch the sport one way or another. There are so many things to see and do in Split, visitors are sometimes spoilt for choice, ad although the architecture is sometime considered drab in comparison to other more opulent cities, these buildings give way to a fabulously vibrant culture.
