Grad / Općina (Municipality) in Split, Hvar, Brač, Vis & Makarska · Split, Hvar, Brač, Vis & Makarska
Split, Trogir & Plitvice Lakes (Split, Hvar, Brač, Vis & Makarska) Travel Guide 2026
Split, Trogir & Plitvice Lakes is a grad / općina (municipality) in Split, Hvar, Brač, Vis & Makarska (Split, Hvar, Brač, Vis & Makarska), Croatia, with a population of 450,000 and regional transit links via Split, Trogir & Plitvice Lakes Central Station and Split Airport (SPU) & Split Ferry Port / Bus/Rail Terminal.
Province / StateSplit, Hvar, Brač, Vis & Makarska
Population450,000
Rail HubSplit, Trogir & Plitvice Lakes Central Station
Airport GatewaySplit Airport (SPU) & Split Ferry Port / Bus/Rail Terminal
Highlights & What to See in Split, Trogir & Plitvice Lakes
- Diocletian's Palace, Peristyle & Cathedral of Saint Domnius — Explore the 1,700-year-old Roman palace basement halls (Podrumi) and climb the bell tower for views over the harbour.
- Marjan Hill Forest Park & Kasjuni / Bene Beaches — Climb the Telegrin steps from Varoš for pine-scented trails and Split's clearest swimming coves.
- Riva Waterfront Promenade & Pazar / Peškarija Markets — Morning fish and fig markets flanking the southern palace wall.
- Trogir UNESCO Medieval Island Town (30 Mins from Split) — Ride the Bura Line boat or Bus 37 to see Master Radovan's 1240 Romanesque portal.
- Plitvice Lakes National Park (16 Turquoise Travertine Lakes) — Walk wooden boardwalks across Veliki Slap (78m waterfall) and Kozjak Lake (€10–€40 seasonal timed entry; book Route C or H at 07:00–08:00!).
- Krka National Park (Skradinski Buk) & Klis Fortress — Combine hilltop Klis Fortress with Šibenik and Krka.
Transit & Getting There
Connect to Split, Trogir & Plitvice Lakes via Split, Trogir & Plitvice Lakes Central Station (Jadrolinija & Kapetan Luka (Krilo) High-Speed Catamarans + Arriva / FlixBus Coastal Coaches + HŽPP Trains) and local transit using Dubrovnik Pass.