What to do in Dalmatia

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A coastal town with terracotta-roofed buildings, a prominent church with a dome, and a marina with boats.
A stone fortress with a flag, overlooking a coastal city and a body of water.
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Places to Visit in Dalmatia

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1. Split Riva

The Riva is a broad and buzzing, palm-lined esplanade with numerous lively bars and cafés, as well as oceanfront benches. It’s a popular gathering spot during the day and there is always something happening here at night too. Listen to live music in a bar, watch street performers put on a show or observe the boats coming and going in the harbor while you enjoy a cup of coffee.
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A coastal promenade with outdoor cafes, palm trees, and historic buildings.

2. Bacvice Beach

Bačvice Beach is the most popular beach in the city of Split, attracting both natives and vacationers to its energetic shores. Challenge friends or family to a game of picigin, splash about in the shallow Adriatic waves or sip a beer at one of the beachside bars.
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A coastal city with a large public swimming area, beach, and surrounding buildings.

3. Diocletian's Palace

Diocletian’s Palace is home to some of the most remarkable Roman ruins on earth. Once a retirement home for a powerful emperor, this ancient fortress has evolved into Split’s old town. Today, about 3,000 locals now live within its confines. Wander through narrow lanes and look for remains of the old palace and its fortifications.
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A historic tower with a clock, a stone building with a dome, and a clear blue sky.

4. Split Marina

Split Marina is a luxurious, well-kept marina west of Split’s attractive old town. Rent a deluxe vessel for a leisurely excursion or celebration of a special event or stop at the marina to marvel at the impressive vessels docked at the shore.
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A marina with numerous sailboats docked, a clear blue sky, and a hillside with buildings in the background.

5. Gruz Harbor

Nestled in a sheltered bay just 2 kilometres from the Old Town, Gruž Harbour is Dubrovnik's maritime hub. The city's bus terminal is located just next to the port, so if you hop on a bus in the Old Town you can be there in 10 minutes.
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A cruise ship named Nieuw Amsterdam docked at a harbor with smaller boats and a hillside with houses in the background.

6. Pile Gate

Pile Gate is the main entrance to Dubrovnik’s old town and is situated on its western wall. For many visitors, the portal is their first encounter with the neighborhood’s gorgeous medieval architecture.
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A historic stone fortress with a round tower, flags, and lush greenery.

7. Lapad Beach

Lying beneath Petka Hill, a short distance from the old town of Dubrovnik is Lapad Beach. It is one of several beaches that make up the Lapad Peninsula, a beautiful bay area where you can take part in watersports, relax on the sand and go for seaside walks along the promenade.
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