Split-Dalmatia County district, Croatia

Places to visit near Split

Split is a city in Split-Dalmatia County district, Croatia, home to about 176,314 people. Within 50 km by road there are 174 places to visit — 65 forts & heritage, 40 churches, 20 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Palača Cindro (1 km), Temple of Jupiter (1 km) and Palača Milesi (1 km).

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Split, Croatia
Split, Split-Dalmatia County district, Croatia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Split at a glance

Location
Split-Dalmatia County district, Croatia
Population
about 176,314
Coordinates
43.5089° N, 16.4392° E
Places within 50 km
174 (71 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Split

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Split: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Split

78 forts & heritage within 100 km of Split. The closest is Karepić Palace (1 km); the best-known is Palača Cindro (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Split

57 churches within 100 km of Split. The closest is Temple of Jupiter (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Split

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Split. The closest is Turska Kula (2 km); the best-known is Marjan Forest Park (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Marjan Forest Park · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Kozjak · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Perun · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Opor · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Veliki Kabal · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Turska Kula · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~2 km

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Beaches & coast near Split

28 beaches & coast within 100 km of Split. The closest is Svjetionik Pomorac (1 km); the best-known is Bačvice (1 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Bačvice · beach · Split-Dalmatia County · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Svjetionik Pomorac · beach · Split-Dalmatia County · ~1 km
  • Rt Sustipan · beach · Split-Dalmatia County · ~1 km
  • Firule · beach · Split-Dalmatia County · ~2 km
  • Kasuni Beach · beach · Split-Dalmatia County · ~4 km
  • Rt Marjan · beach · Split-Dalmatia County · ~5 km

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Caves near Split

13 caves within 100 km of Split. The closest is Polušpilja Nugal (Solinski Planinarski Put - KT 2) (7 km); the best-known is Kraljeva Peć (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Split

13 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Split. The closest is Barbarinac (4 km); the best-known is Šolta (24 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Šolta · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Barbarinac · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~4 km
  • Jadro · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~6 km
  • Drvenik Veli · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Brač · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Sveti Klement · river spot · Split-Dalmatia County · ~48 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Split

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Split
  2. 1 km Palača Milesi · heritage site, Split-Dalmatia County
  3. 1 km Temple of Jupiter · church, Split-Dalmatia County
  4. 1 km Diocletian's Palace · palace, Split-Dalmatia County
  5. 1 km Palača Cindro · heritage site, Split-Dalmatia County
  6. 1 km The Church of St.Martin · church, Split-Dalmatia County
  7. 0 km Back to Split

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How to reach Split

    All places near Split by distance

    Within 15 km of Split

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Split by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6578Karepić Palace (1 km)
    Churches4057Temple of Jupiter (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2035Turska Kula (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1428Svjetionik Pomorac (1 km)
    Caves813Polušpilja Nugal (Solinski Planinarski Put - KT 2) (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves813Barbarinac (4 km)
    Other attractions99Splitska Sinagoga (1 km)
    Museums88Old City Hall (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs04Čurčinica Mosque (72 km)
    Buddhist sites12Franjevački Samostan Svetog Ante (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Livanjsko Polje Protected Area Ramsar Site (64 km)
    Parks11Sustipan (2 km)
    Waterfalls01Skradinski Buk Waterfall (63 km)

    Split: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Split?

    Palača Cindro (heritage site, about 1 km), Temple of Jupiter (church, about 1 km), Palača Milesi (heritage site, about 1 km), Diocletian's Palace (palace, about 1 km), The Church of St.Martin (church, about 1 km), Velika Papalićeva Palača (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Split?

    174 places on Spotwander: 65 forts & heritage, 40 churches, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 beaches & coast, 8 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Split?

    Karepić Palace, about 1 km by road; Ciprianis-Benedetti Palace (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Split?

    Temple of Jupiter, about 1 km by road; Benedictine Monastery of St. Euphemia (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Split?

    Turska Kula, about 2 km by road; Telegrin (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Split?

    Start in Split, visit Palača Milesi, then Temple of Jupiter, then Diocletian's Palace, then Palača Cindro, then The Church of St.Martin, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Split?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Split

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Split’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Split on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.