Aerial view of the coastline of Split
If you paid attention this summer Croatia has been on fire on social networks and it seems that Split takes the cake as a shuttle to explore it.
A short boat ride to ** Brac , Hvar and Solta,** is a diamond still to be “polished” far from conventional and mass tourism.
named Heritage of humanity by unesco, It has a historical content that prevails over swimming in the crystalline and warm waters of the Adriatic.
An essential stop on your trip to Croatia
Split emerged as a Roman settlement 1,700 years ago with a large walled city around Diocletian's palace –unique in its style built outside the city of Rome–, evidence that helps to understand the greatness of the empire when visiting the narrow streets of its historic center, where the perfect conservation of each of the buildings that made up the old city is surprising.
Although staying on the surface would be a waste, since in his guts –a.k.a. basements– is the architectural reflection of what was once the residence of the emperor and a living enclave in which exhibitions and fairs are held.
The surroundings of Diocletian's Palace
A few kilometers from the complex surrounding the palace are the ruins of the ancient city of Salona, passed from Greek to Roman hands.
What is currently preserved forms a archaeological park composed of different buildings mostly from Roman times.
and alert game of thrones geeks, that there is also a little to satisfy your needs, since near Split there is the medieval fortress Klis, protection for Croatian kings and historical protagonist in the Ottoman wars.
One of the locations in the series where they were filmed Several of the scenes from Slaver's Bay Fortress, Daenerys Targaryen's first settlement.
In the middle of Split, the aforementioned basements would correspond to the scenario chosen as dragons cage before seeing the light and where Papalićeva Street is, a place that hosted the slave rebellion.
Klis Fortress, Daenerys Targaryen's first settlement
ISLANDS AND BEACHES
Split is not famous for its beaches - where stones reign -, although nature has taken charge of leaving a good legacy with them and the various islands full of coves only accessible by small boats.
a paradise of silent and wild mediterranean nature floating over the placid Adriatic where families splash around in peace and soak up the summer days in wholesome fun.
Uber Boat
There are several services ferries to go through them but if what you want is to opt for affordable luxury, a good idea is through the Uber application, which has the Uber Boat Service, either to explore the islands throughout the day – you decide which ones and the pace at which you want to move – or directly "from point A to point B".
All this for explore the Blue Cave in Bisevo, Hvar –yes, here, a beautiful fishing town is converted into a small Ibiza full of discos and occasional parties on luxury boats–, Stiniva beach, snorkel in the crystal clear waters the 'Blue Lagoon', or sunbathe on Punta Corrent.
The Blue Cave, in Bisevo
WHAT TO EAT AND WHERE
Discovering places to eat well is always a Russian roulette when you are traveling. In Split and surroundings the gastronomy is based on seafood and dishes of Italian descent, as well as that Mediterranean touch – its olive oil leaves no one indifferent – that links it to the Spanish.
If you see an establishment with the name 'konoba', it is likely that some of the hits of the Croatian cookbook are cooked inside.
In Konoba Marjan , a family establishment, the specialty is seafood and fresh fish (beware of their risottos) while in Villa Spiza –Andrew Zimmern's favourite– stuffed peppers are to cry about.
In this area, everything is very simple and homemade, so it is a very bad idea to compare it with the haute cuisine and fusion that is now predominant in Spain.
More street is his cevapi , the local specialty consisting of a freshly baked bread stuffed with minced meat with onion and bathed in a sauce of roasted peppers.
They embroider it on Paulina Kantun and yes, you will want to repeat. To see and be seen Bokeria takes the cake: an impressive place with a terrace where you can drink the perfect Spritz to say goodbye to the sunset.
Even so true gems meet word of mouth and require a little more travel to be found, like the restaurant Marine from the ** Zlatan Otok cellars ,** accessible by boat (an hour and a half away from Split) or by car and located just above the water.
Culinary simplicity based on seafood and with a clientele full of locals.
Marina, Zlatan Otok's restaurant on the water