Dioclesian Palace
Another amazing Croatian city, this one not an island, but borders the Adriatic Sea. Its high season is marked by the summer months from end of May to end of July. The city is then packed with tourists, summer attractions and tours, and music festivals.
If you are able to, stay within the stunning walls of the Dioclesian Palace. There is nothing like it, especially at night when the lights within the city walls take you to completely different experience. It is so pretty. The old town surrounding the palace is a maze full of bars, shops and restaurants/cafes making your the stroll within the old city walls uniquely charming. Definitely sit in one of the street tables for coffee or a nice Mediterranean meal. I was in love!
From Split you can choose from many day tours to neighboring islands - don't miss the Blue Lagoon tour for snorkeling in bluest turquoise water - and mainland parks, like the stunning Plitviče Lakes National Park - a 295-sq.-km forest reserve in central Croatia.
You can book all these tours online, however in the city of Split you will find many tour kiosk to get to know more about the tours, ask all your question and negotiate your price!
The hotels within the Deoclesian Palace tend to be more expensive, but booking in advance can cut you some costs. However, if you're not able to stay within the walls, the city life and hotels surrounding the Palace are also very nice and some of them offer amazing privileged views of the city!
