How long is the Croatia's Dalmatian Coast: Split to Dubrovnik route?

This route takes 9 days taking in 5 stops.

Where does this route start and end?

The route runs from Split to Dubrovnik in Dalmatia, Croatia.

When is the best time to travel this route?

The best time to travel this route is May to June or September to October.

How active is this route?

Activity level: Easy-going. Easy-going and accessible for most fitness levels.

What transport do I need for this route?

This route works best with a car.

What budget do I need for this route?

Mid-range spending — expect comfortable accommodation and a mix of dining options.

What type of accommodation suits this route?

Mixed accommodation works well along this route.

What is the pace of this trip?

Relaxed — plenty of time to linger at each stop.

What type of trip is this?

This route is well-suited to: Scenic, Coastal, Culture, Food & drink, Classic road trip.

Croatia's Dalmatian Coast: Split to Dubrovnik

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The route · 5 stops

Split

2 nights

Croatia's second city holds one of the ancient world's most remarkable structures: Diocletian's 4th-century palace, now a living neighbourhood of restaurants, bars, and boutiques within Roman walls. Use two nights to explore the Old Town at leisure and make a half-day trip to the clifftop Klis Fortress.Croatia's second city holds one of the ancient world's most remarkable structures: Diocletian's 4th-century palace, now a living neighbourhood of restaurants, bars, and boutiques within Roman walls. Use two nights to explore the Old Town at leisure and make a half-day trip to the clifftop Klis Fortress.

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On to Trogir

Trogir

1 night

A perfectly preserved medieval city on a tiny island linked to the mainland by bridges, with a Romanesque cathedral and Renaissance loggias earning it UNESCO World Heritage status. Just 30 minutes from Split, it rewards an overnight: narrower lanes, quieter crowds, and Croatia's finest carved cathedral portal.A perfectly preserved medieval city on a tiny island linked to the mainland by bridges, with a Romanesque cathedral and Renaissance loggias earning it UNESCO World Heritage status. Just 30 minutes from Split, it rewards an overnight: narrower lanes, quieter crowds, and Croatia's finest carved cathedral portal.

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On to Makarska

Makarska

2 nights

A buzzing Riviera town where pebble beaches and clear water sit below the dramatic limestone face of the Biokovo massif. Two nights allows time for beach days, a drive up to Biokovo Nature Park for the Skywalk at 1,228 m, and evening dining on the palm-lined seafront Riva.A buzzing Riviera town where pebble beaches and clear water sit below the dramatic limestone face of the Biokovo massif. Two nights allows time for beach days, a drive up to Biokovo Nature Park for the Skywalk at 1,228 m, and evening dining on the palm-lined seafront Riva.

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On to Ston

Ston

1 night

The gateway to the Peljesac Peninsula, Ston is known for its 5.5 km medieval walls (the longest in Europe outside China) and for the oysters farmed in sheltered Mali Ston Bay. Compact and quiet, it rewards an evening walk on the ramparts and a long dinner at one of the waterfront konobas.The gateway to the Peljesac Peninsula, Ston is known for its 5.5 km medieval walls (the longest in Europe outside China) and for the oysters farmed in sheltered Mali Ston Bay. Compact and quiet, it rewards an evening walk on the ramparts and a long dinner at one of the waterfront konobas.

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On to Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

2 nights

The route's finale: a baroque walled city perched on a sea cliff, its limestone glowing in the Adriatic light. Walk the 2 km city walls early in the day, take the cable car up to Mount Srd for an aerial perspective, and hop a short boat to the island of Lokrum. Book wall tickets well in advance in summer.The route's finale: a baroque walled city perched on a sea cliff, its limestone glowing in the Adriatic light. Walk the 2 km city walls early in the day, take the cable car up to Mount Srd for an aerial perspective, and hop a short boat to the island of Lokrum. Book wall tickets well in advance in summer.

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Croatia's Dalmatian Coast: Split to Dubrovnik