Beaches in Split
Bačvice is a sandy beach in the heart of the city. Firule has fine sand and natural shelter, and the tourist board singles it out for mothers with young children. Kašjuni is a deep bay with small pebbles, a café and changing cabins, popular with families. Trstenik is a pebble beach with an easy entrance into the sea. In Stobreč, 7 km from the historic centre, a spacious sandy beach has shallow, warm water.
Getting to Split
An airport shuttle bus runs to the main bus station by the harbour, and city line 37 leaves from the suburban bus station on Sukoišanska ulica. Jadrolinija ferries take 50 minutes from Split to Supetar on Brač and 60 minutes to Rogač on Šolta. Routes and tolls are on our travel page; the forecast is on the Split weather page.
Parking in Split
Street parking is run by Split Parking. Zone I is charged on weekdays from 06:30 to 21:30, zones II and III from 07:00 to 19:00. On Saturdays all three zones are charged from 07:00 to 14:00, and on Sundays street parking is not charged. Public garages include Domovinskog rata (Pujanke 77a), Jobova (Jobova 7a) and Doverska (Doverska 21a). Check the current tariff before you travel.
Trips from Split
The Dalmatia tourist board lists Trogir, Omiš, the Makarska Riviera and the islands of Brač, Hvar and Šolta as day trips from Split. Omiš lies about 25 km south-east of the city. Diocletian's Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Places nearby with their own pages: Solin, Kaštela, Podstrana and Trogir.
Frequently asked questions – holidays in Split
Which beaches are in Split?
Split has the sandy beaches Bačvice, in the heart of the city, and Firule, with fine sand. Kašjuni (small pebbles) and Trstenik (pebbles, easy entry) are popular with families (visitsplit.com). Stobreč, 7 km from the historic centre, has a sandy beach with shallow water.
How long is the ferry from Split to Brač?
The Jadrolinija ferry from Split to Supetar on Brač takes 50 minutes. The Split to Rogač crossing on Šolta takes 60 minutes. Check the current timetable and vehicle conditions on jadrolinija.hr before you travel.
Is parking free on Sundays in Split?
Street parking in Split is not charged on Sundays (Split Parking). On weekdays zone I is charged from 06:30 to 21:30 and zones II and III from 07:00 to 19:00; on Saturdays all three zones are charged from 07:00 to 14:00.
How do I get from Split Airport to the city?
From Split Airport an airport shuttle bus goes to the main bus station by the harbour, and city bus line 37 runs from the suburban bus station on Sukoišanska ulica (visitsplit.com). Check timetables with the operators before you travel.
Data sources: visitsplit.com, visitstobrec.com, splitparking.hr, jadrolinija.hr, visitomis.hr, dalmatia.hr · Updated: October 2026
