A Croatian coastal odyssey: why road-tripping from Split to Dubrovnik is easier than ever. The opening of the Pelješac Bridge in southern Croatia means it's easier than ever to head out along the coast on a road trip from Split to Dubrovnik, taking in ancient stone villages, underwater wine and pirate legends.
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You can usually find daily ferries between Split and Dubrovnik, with up to 28 weekly crossings in the high-season months. Ferry timetables are usually not fixed, as different companies operate during different seasons. You can expect, however, several departures throughout the day.
Split has plenty of beautiful beaches and wine tasting not unlike Dubrovnik, but Split doesn't have mountains for you to climb, nor an island within kayaking distance.
Enjoy a full-day excursion from Split to Dubrovnik, where you will tour inside the historic city walls and along the limestone streets of the Old Town.
Split is more relaxed and fun, centrally located, offering more day trip options, better nightlife, and slightly cheaper prices than Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful walled cities in the world, very elegant, with better beaches and hotels than Split. Both towns are must-visit places in Croatia.
It is true that Dubrovnik is more expensive than other destinations in Croatia. This is heavily due to Dubrovnik serving as the main filming location for Star Wars and Game of Thrones, which has led to a huge increase in visitors making it the most popular destination in Croatia.
While Split is undoubtedly a tourist hot spot, it's very much a working town too. There are many places in Split that locals love to visit that are overlooked by visitors. Take a look at some of the more off-the-beaten-track attractions you can visit on your next trip to Split, below.