Split travel guide — where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Split, Dalmatia, Croatia.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Dalmatian lavender products (essential oil, sachets, soap) — grown on Hvar island; widely sold at Pazar and old town shops. Expect €3–€15 (~$3.30–$16.50)
Dalmatian olive oil in decorative bottles — extra virgin from local groves. €8–€20 (~$9–$22) at market
Prstaci (date mussel) shell jewellery — legal souvenirs made from shells (not the protected living mussels); €5–€25 (~$5.50–$28)
Handmade lace (čipka) — Dalmatian lace-making is a UNESCO craft; intricate pieces cost €20–€100+ (~$22–$110+)
Prošek dessert wine — sweet Dalmatian wine in ceramic bottles; €10–€25 (~$11–$28) at wine shops
Maraschino liqueur — the original cherry liqueur produced in Zadar; available at Split liquor shops; €15–€30 (~$17–$33)
Hajduk Split football merchandise — the city's beloved football club; sold at official fan shops near Poljud Stadium and on Marmontova
Local honey (med) and fig jam (džem od smokve) — from Pazar market; €4–€10 (~$4.40–$11)
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Pazar Open Air Market
Fresh fruit, vegetables, olives, olive oil, honey, lavender, cheese, dried figs, herbs
Where: Outside Silver Gate (east of Diocletian's Palace)
Hours: Daily 7am–1pm
Fish Market (Ribarnica)
Fresh Adriatic catch: sea bass, bream, tuna, squid, octopus, shellfish
Where: Near Riva, north of the waterfront
Hours: Daily 6am–1pm
Malls & modern shopping
Air-conditioned, international brands, and food courts.
Mall of Split
Hours: Mon–Sat 9am–9pm, Sun 9am–8pm
City Center One Split
Hours: Mon–Sat 9am–9pm, Sun 10am–8pm