What to do in Dalmatia

Activities, attractions and tours

Split showing autumn colours, food and markets
Split which includes a square or plaza, a city and heritage architecture
Split featuring boating, a marina and a bay or harbour
Split showing interior views
Dubrovnik - Southern Dalmatia showing a marina, a bay or harbour and general coastal views

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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Split Riva featuring landscape views, a city and general coastal views

2. 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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Split Marina showing boating, a bay or harbour and night scenes

3. 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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Bacvice Beach which includes general coastal views and a city

4. Krka National Park

Krka National Park is a popular tourist destination, luring visitors with its exceptional natural beauty. Hike to waterfalls, take boat excursions along its peaceful lakes and check out its historical monasteries and old mills.
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After swimming in salty sea water, this lake in Krka national park was refreshingly easy to dive in, and what a beautiful place to do so! Krka national park is easily accessed by boat from Skradin. Beware of the slippery rocks while swimming! #AquaTrove

5. 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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Diocletian\'s Palace which includes heritage elements

6. 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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Amazing sunset over the citadel next to the sea in Dubrovnik Croatia

7. 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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Pile Gate showing heritage architecture and château or palace

What to do in Dalmatia


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Dubrovnik Old Town which includes a city

Dubrovnik Old Town

5/5(50 area reviews)

Stroll through Dubrovnik’s historic core, which is home to numerous Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque buildings and monuments.

Dubrovnik Old Town
Diocletian\'s Palace which includes night scenes, heritage elements and château or palace

Old Town Split

5/5(74 area reviews)

Unique features of Old Town Split include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Fish Market or People's Square while you're exploring the area.

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Bacvice

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Beaches, historical sites and restaurants highlight some of the noteworthy features of Bacvice. Make a stop by Bacvice Beach or Port of Split while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Bacvice
Lapad Beach showing boating and a bay or harbour

Lapad

Lapad is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Lapad Beach and Poluotok Lapad.

Lapad
Hvar which includes a square or plaza

Hvar Old Town

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Hvar Old Town is known for its captivating waterfront views, and you can make a stop by Hvar Town Arsenal & Theater and Port of Hvar while in the area.

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Zadar Old Town

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

Unique features of Zadar Old Town include the historical sites and seaside views. Make a stop by Cathedral of St. Anastasia or Forum while you're exploring the area.

Zadar Old Town

 

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