Split is a good base because the coast and the islands are on its doorstep. Trogir is the easy half day, Krka the big nature day and Brač the beach lunch. Other islands such as Hvar are worth a night of their own and are not covered here.
Trogir
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Local bus 37, the same line that serves Split airport. Its timetable is valid from 8 September 2025, so check the day you travel
A UNESCO-listed old town of Romanesque and Renaissance buildings, packed onto a tiny island between the mainland and Čiovo. You walk its lanes in an hour, which makes it the easiest add-on to a Split stay.
Tip: Go in the late afternoon, when the day groups have left, and have dinner on the waterfront. If you have a car, park on the mainland side, because the island is for pedestrians.
about 1 h 30 minBus to Skradin, then the park access. Visitors report about 1 h 30 min each way, so confirm the current connection
A park of waterfalls and travertine barriers along a green river, best known for Skradinski Buk. A boardwalk loop lets you see the main falls from close up.
Tip: Swimming under the falls is no longer allowed, so bring a camera instead of swimwear. Go as early as you can, because the boardwalk is calmest in the first hours.
Car ferry from Split, which also takes foot passengers. Check the current timetable and fares with the operator before you go
The main town on Brač, a small harbour with a church tower and quiet beaches to the west. A relaxed day for people who want swimming without a long boat ride.
Tip: You do not need a car for this one. Walk west along the shore to the beaches, swim, eat in town and catch an afternoon boat back.
