A large coastal city with historic old town and large harbour with ferries and a large marina.
"Split (, as in the English word split; Croatian pronunciation: [splît] (listen); see other names) is the second-largest city of Croatia, the largest city in Dalmatia and the largest city on the Croatian coast. It lies on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea and is spread over a central peninsula and its surroundings. An intraregional transport hub and popular tourist destination, the city is linked to the Adriatic islands and the Apennine Peninsula.
The city was founded as the Greek colony of Aspálathos (Greek: Aσπάλαθος) in the 3rd or 2nd century BC on the coast of the Illyrian Dalmatae, and later on was home to Diocletian's Palace, built for the Roman emperor in AD 305. It became a prominent settlement around 650 when it succeeded the ancient capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, Salona. After the sack of Salona by the Avars and Slavs, the fortified Palace of Diocletian was settled by Roman refugees. Split became a Byzantine city. Later it drifted into the sphere of the Republic of Venice and the Kingdom of Croatia, with the Byzantines retaining nominal suzerainty. For much of the High and Late Middle Ages, Split enjoyed autonomy as a free city of the Dalmatian city-states, caught in the middle of a struggle between Venice and Croatia for control over the Dalmatian cities.
Venice eventually prevailed and during the early modern period Split remained a Venetian city, a heavily fortified outpost surrounded by Ottoman territory. Its hinterland was won from the Ottomans in the Morean War of 1699, and in 1797, as Venice fell to Napoleon, the Treaty of Campo Formio rendered the city to the Habsburg monarchy. In 1805, the Peace of Pressburg added it to the Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy and in 1806 it was included in the French Empire, becoming part of the Illyrian Provinces in 1809. After being occupied in 1813, it was eventually granted to the Austrian Empire following the Congress of Vienna, where the city remained a part of the Austrian Kingdom of Dalmatia until the fall of Austria-Hungary in 1918 and the formation of Yugoslavia. In World War II, the city was annexed by Italy, then liberated by the Partisans after the Italian capitulation in 1943. It was then re-occupied by Germany, which granted it to its puppet Independent State of Croatia. The city was liberated again by the Partisans in 1944, and was included in the post-war Socialist Yugoslavia, as part of its republic of Croatia. In 1991, Croatia seceded from Yugoslavia amid the Croatian War of Independence." Wikipedia
Latest Reviews
Euromarine
4.8
Check in and out prompt and efficient. No arguments over trivial listing of pre existing faults. Faulty air conditioning took two days to resolve. Outboard motor never worked but we did not request repair and put up with it
Sunlife Charter
5.0
Usually you go to the new place and you are impressed. First time is always the best. Second is worse and third time you change the place. Not with the SUNLIFE. It’s getting better and better prostuff, new boats, friendly and worth of yours trust. Excellent choice for charter company. If there is any problem, they will find fast solution, which will make you more happy on your vacations.
Orvas Yachting
1.6
Worst charter experience we had in Croatia. Rude staff at the checkout and never received our deposit back.
Sunlife Charter
4.2
Sunlife were always very quick to respond. The booking was fast and easy. The staff were almost all very friendly and helpful. The boat was clean and in good condition, but it was from 2020. The extras at Sunlife are more expensive than all the other charter companies we have rented from. We lost a screw handle for the bimini which we had to pay for - €30. This was the first time we have had to pay for something so cheap that got lost or broken.
Sunlife Charter
5.0
I have just booked our second sailing holidays with them. Excellent service, good boat, and perfect sailing area.
Fortunal Charter
1.4
Disgraceful and not a serious company. The same issues as the other people. Complete disregard for you as people, as a customer. Not asking for anything special, just what's been agreed. From the other reviews, our boat was ready at least by 8.30pm but we were waiting for stand up paddleboards for 4 hours. After a pre-agreed 2pm early checkin. Cleanliness is a problem, and no curtains in the cabins. Unbelievable. Dave, New Zealand
Fortunal Charter
1.8
Ugly and disgusting service. I rented Lagun 400 for myself, a child (12 years old) and a wife from July 21 to 28 in Split. The boat was dirty, with a broken fence, without pillows in the cockpit. There are all photos. Boorish attitude of staff. We arrived to take the boat at 14 o'clock, could only get off at 22. Horror. Never again with Fortunal Charter I will not have a charter of affairs and would not recommend it. Sergey.
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![]() 1 . Fortunal Charter1.7The Fortunal Ltd. company was founded in 2002. with the goal of providing charter management services. The company aims towards offering the highest quality of service to all sea pleasure lovers as... |
![]() 2 . Nautika Kufner0.0Nautika Kufner is a charter agency specialized in yachts and catamarans charter. Our fleet in Croatia consists of 71 boats in 4 main bases: Biograd, Split, Trogir and Krvavica; with one of our boat... |
![]() 3 . Niva Charter0.0We are family owned company and are independent from large travel organizations. Over the last ten years many many customers have returned again to experience the unique atmosphere we create on thi... |
![]() 4 . Euromarine0.0Operating a fleet of 100 boats from 3 starting bases (Pula, Split and Dubrovnik), next season we will offer one-way charters between any of above mentioned bases, mini-bus transfers from airport to... |
![]() 5 . ABA Vela0.0We started our charter company in 1996 but our experience in sailing was gained over few generations on our ten meter sailing yacht since 1935. Back then she was one of few in these areas. Our firs... |
![]() 6 . Sunlife Charter4.2SunLife charter is a family owned company. The company has been operating successfully in the past 12 years. Our base is in Aci marina Split.All of our boats - sailing boats, catamarans, motor yach... |
![]() 7 . Nautika Centar Nava2.1Choose a program you like and enjoy yourself - with your family, friends or business partners. Nava programs can be tailor-made to match your exact needs or you can entrust us to organize it all fo... |
![]() 8 . Bomi Ship0.0Bomi Ship d.o.o. is certified yachting company, specialising for yacht charter in Croatia, yacht management and brokerage. Our mission is to combine extensive local knowledge with global business s... |
![]() 9 . Astarea Yachting0.0Astarea LTD is a tourist agency and yacht centre registered for the chartering, charter managament and sale of vessels. We have started our business venture in 1999. as Adria Coral Charter, and by ... |
![]() 10 . Sail Croatia0.0A yacht charter is the perfect option for families or small groups wanting to have the freedom to explore the Adriatic independently. Browse the various yachts we have on offer below, to decide whi... |
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Nearby Marinas, Harbours and Anchorages
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![]() 2 . ACI Split Marina0.0A large sophisticated and very busy marina in the heart of Split near the touristic old town. |
![]() 3 . Sports Marina0.0A large marina next to Split stadium with restaurants and bars. The marina has three sections: Poljud, Mornar, and Marjan. |
![]() 4 . Marina Spinut Marina0.0A private members only marina on the north-western side of the Split peninsula. |
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![]() 6 . Marina Kastela Marina0.0A large marina near to the West of Split, and East of Trogir close to the Airport. - 420 wet berths with electricity and water connection - 400 dry berthsApartments, travel lift, sailing school, gr... |
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![]() 9 . Slatine Harbour0.0A moderately sized harbour on the eastern side of the Ciovo island with a long outer breakwater. The inner harbour is home to many local boats. |
![]() 10 . Hotel Lav Harbour0.0A small harbour offering mooring for visiting craft, describes itself as a marina. |
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![]() 12 . Castel Novi Harbour2.8A small and simple harbour next to the Castle Novi half way between Split and Trogir. |
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![]() 14 . Arbanija Harbour0.0A small harbour on the north western side of Arbanija full of small local power boats. |
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![]() 17 . Gornji Liveli Harbour0.0A small harbour (the only on the southern coast of the island) in the base of a natural bay offering little shelter for visiting yachts. |
![]() 18 . Sutivan Harbour0.0A small harbour offering limited fixed mooring for visiting yachts. Hosts several restaurants and facilities. |
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![]() 20 . Stipanska Bay0.0A small narrow bay offering slightly more sheltered anchorage than it's southern neighbour Stiniva. |
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Nearby Towns
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1 . Kastel Gomilica
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2 . Kastel Kamblelovac
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4 . Kastel Luksic
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5 . Slatine
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6 . Kastel Stari
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7 . Kastel Novi
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9 . Kastel Stafilic
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10 . Mastrinka
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11 . Okrug Gornji / Liveli
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12 . Sutivan
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13 . Okrug Gornji / Businci
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14 . Okrug Gornji
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15 . Trogir
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16 . Necujam
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17 . Supetar
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18 . Stomorska
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19 . Rogac
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