How To Spend 3 Days In Split, Croatia
Day 1
Our bus arrived in the Split bus station at 3:40. After which we took an Uber to our AirBnB (6 Euros).
This is the AirBnB we chose: https://www.airbnb.com/slink/oWsplScM
After settling and changing, we had a little bit of time to explore the old town before we had dinner at one of the seaside restaurants on the main strip.
Day 2
On our second day in split we decided to do the four hour Kayak tour on Get Your Guide to one of the beaches. From where we were staying (about 10 minutes outside of Old Town), it was a 45 minute walk to the location where the tour began and since it was on the other side of a park there were no options to take a bus or a taxi at least all the way, however, we did see options for bike rentals.
When we arrived, we were given a small waterproof bucket to bring with us on our kayak, the option for water shoes and snorkels. Our guide got us set up on our kayak and we began the 30/45 minute paddle over to a private beach.
The beach was absolutely beautiful (pictured above) and like similar beach clubs had the option to rent chairs and an umbrella for the day.
bar served lunch. However not on the day we arrived since the kitchen was broken.
Chairs rent for 35 euros a person / day. Which we figured wouldn’t be worth it on our one hour and a bit stay.
This is the tour that we booked’
Make a reservation if you want the rooftop. We walked in and had to sit on the lower level which was nice too. Food was okay - a little more expensive. Two meals, an appetizer and two drinks was about 75 Euros.
Day 3
For breakfast, we tried Ciri Biri Bela.
Hvar as a day trip - budget about 50 euros for a roundtrip ticket.
We wanted to do a beach club at Hvar and were also shocked that the starting price was about 40 euros per person; cash only at Hula Hula Hvar and at the Hvar Beach Club it was closer to 170 Euros for two chairs and an umbrella. But since girl math goes on vacation, we decided to splurge.
40 Euros per person for all day chair rental - the cheapest we found. No towels so recommend you bring your own. If your travelling carry on I would recommend a sheet situation like this which is lightweight but pretty easy to travel with.
This was our relax day so not much to share. Although other recommendations for Hvar, Croatia included Beach Dubovica, Beach Pokonji dol and The water park. Restaurant recommendations we were given were:
Black pepper
Lungo mare
Giaxa
Fig Hvar
Silk
Spice
For coffee:
Kava 37
Kantun
Coffee Snob
Prices were about average and again everything was cash so we’d recommend you plan ahead for that.
A street in Hvar.
The last ferry back to split was at 8:00 pm which is the time we selected. We ended up just bringing snacks buying only a single cocktail and heating back for dinner.
Hvar is good for a day trip; and maybe as part of another tour. However, I can’t see spending more than a day or two unless you love the party vibe or would like lots of days at the beach club.
Day 4
Overall, rating for Split. Beautiful but not even remotely a hidden gem, pricey and popular for partying. Although there are better deals if you know where to look.
