Split

Split is pristine in its beauty and cleanliness. That said, this is not one of my favorite cities because of the crowds. Every morning the cruise ships arrive with thousands of day tourists dilly-dallying along with their tour groups clogging the streets. I take cruises but I don’t think I’ve been to a place where we were overwhelming everyone else. The next cruise I take (November) I will definitely be more cognizant of my surroundings as to not impede on others.

The old town is beautiful, but it is made up entirely of shops and restaurants, just one big indoor/outdoor shopping mall, albeit a stunning one.

I never ventured to the beach but did take a day trip to Krka National Park where you can swim near the magnificent waterfalls.

The food was just okay, it was pricey so if you are on a budget, look for out of the way places. Airbnb’s are affordable so that is probably a better option than hotels.

Should you visit Split? Yes, but only if you have the time. Croatia has the most stunning coast line and there are a number of cities to visit that aren’t geared for the day tourist.

Cathedral of St. Domnius - The cathedral is named after a 3rd century Bishop of Salona, and is now the seat of the Archdiocese of Split-Makarska. It is recognized as the world’s oldest Catholic cathedral with its structure.

Old Town

Farmers Market

City boardwalk

Our view from the boat to Krka National Park

Krka National Park - swimming by these great waterfalls

Vista