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Dalmatia Attractions

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From Split or Trogir: Plitvice Lakes Tour with Entry Tickets

From Split or Trogir: Plitvice Lakes Tour with Entry Tickets

$141
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Split or Trogir: Plitvice Lakes Tour with Entry Tickets
Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting

Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting

$44
per adult
Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting
Split: Night Boat Party with Free Shots, Dj and After Party

Split: Night Boat Party with Free Shots, Dj and After Party

$23
per adult
Split: Night Boat Party with Free Shots, Dj and After Party
Experience Luxury Sunset and Evening Cruise in Split

Experience Luxury Sunset and Evening Cruise in Split

$77
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Experience Luxury Sunset and Evening Cruise in Split
Luxury Full Day Catamaran Tour Split, Hvar, Pakleni Islands

Luxury Full Day Catamaran Tour Split, Hvar, Pakleni Islands

$130
per adult
Luxury Full Day Catamaran Tour Split, Hvar, Pakleni Islands
Split Riviera Sunset Cruise with Summer vibes on boat

Split Riviera Sunset Cruise with Summer vibes on boat

$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Split Riviera Sunset Cruise with Summer vibes on boat
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Dalmatia must see attractions

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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A coastal promenade with outdoor cafes, palm trees, and historic buildings.

2. 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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A coastal city with a large public swimming area, beach, and surrounding buildings.

3. 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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A marina with numerous sailboats docked, a clear blue sky, and a hillside with buildings in the background.

4. 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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A historic tower with a clock, a stone building with a dome, and a clear blue sky.

5. Gruz Harbor

Gruž Harbour is the main maritime entrance to Dubrovnik, a busy port for yachts, ferries and cruise ships. Near the harbor is the Dubrovnik Bus Terminal where services will take you to the Old Town, a 10-minute trip, and the outer suburbs. The large dock sits in a sheltered bay approximately 1.4 miles (2 kilometers) from Dubrovnik’s Old Town.
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A cruise ship named Nieuw Amsterdam docked at a harbor with smaller boats and a hillside with houses in the background.

6. 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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A historic stone fortress with a round tower, flags, and lush greenery.

7. 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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Port of Split

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Popular day trips from Dalmatia

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Bol

A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, and rocky cliffs in the background.

Split

A sunset over a calm body of water with a tree silhouetted against the sky.

Zadar

A marina with numerous small boats docked, a lighthouse in the background, and a rocky coastline.

Korčula

A marina at sunset with several sailboats anchored in calm waters.

Vela Luka

A lake surrounded by mountains and dense greenery.

Bacina

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Knin

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Frequently asked questions

What to do in Dalmatia on a sunny day?
Soak up the great weather (and get some exercise too) with these outdoor experiences:


What to do in Dalmatia on a rainy day?
A Dubrovnik Private Shore Excursion: Peljesac Wine Trail is an excellent indoor activity to try out if the weather isn't behaving.
What is Dalmatia famous for?
Diocletian's Palace is an icon of Dalmatia, so be sure to give yourself enough time to visit.
What should I not miss in Dalmatia?
Don't venture home without ticking off the following list of fantastic sights:

  • Krka National Park
  • Zlatni Rat Beach
  • Makarska Beach
  • Mljet National Park

Are there cheap things to do in Dalmatia?
What can you do in Dalmatia for free?
Your getaway in Dalmatia needn't send you broke with free things like these to enjoy:

  • Krka National Park
  • Zlatni Rat Beach
  • Makarska Beach
  • Baska Voda Beach