Bačvice
Split, Croatia
The city beach district just east of the centre, home to the sandy Bačvice cove and the local game of picigin, with beach bars and nightlife. The city's b…
Places in Bačvice
- Matejuška & Bačvice bars Locals gather at the Matejuška harbour with cheap drinks at sunset, while Bačvice beach holds the livelier late-night bars. Relaxed and local.
Practical notes for Split
- Best time to visit
- May, June and September for warm weather, swimmable sea and manageable crowds. July and August are hot and very busy (and the island-hopping is at its peak). Spring and autumn are lovely and quieter; winter is mild but sleepy.
- Getting around
- The old town is compact and pedestrian — walk everywhere. Buses and taxis serve the wider city; the Riva promenade and ferry port are central. Catamarans and ferries reach Hvar, Brač, Vis and beyond; the airport is a short transfer.
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Croatian. English is widely spoken in tourism.
- Timezone
- CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
- Current trends
- A rising Dalmatian fine-dining scene inside the palace walls; a strong konoba (tavern) revival celebrating local seafood and Peka; craft-cocktail and wine bars in the old town; and the city cementing itself as the hub for Adriatic island-hopping and Game of Thrones tourism.
Other neighborhoods in Split
- Diocletian's Palace (Old Town) — The UNESCO-listed Roman palace that is the living heart of the city, its courtyards, cellars and lanes full of homes, cafés and bars. Unmissable and unique.
- Varoš — The old fishermen's quarter of steep stone lanes climbing the hill behind the palace, atmospheric and quiet. The old town's charming edge.
- The Riva & Matejuška — The palm-lined seafront promenade and the old fishing harbour beside it, the city's social living room for a coffee or sunset drink. Beautiful and central.
- Marjan Hill — The forested peninsula rising above the city, laced with walking and cycling trails, viewpoints, chapels and swimming coves. Split's green lung.
Read the full Split guide