DIOCLETIAN DAYS SPLIT 2012

One of the most famous festivals in Split, the Days of Diocletian are always during the busiest summer days of mid August.

Complete with a multitude of events the promenade and old city overflows with people in authentic toga outfits dating back to the beginning of Split when Diocletian first built his palace and the walls that still remain today. Locals contribute to the fun by dressing up and participating in the market, strolling the streets of old town and enjoying the food and music.

And of course what would the days of Diocletian be without Diocletian himself making an appearance in the old square outside Sv. Duje - just in time to take in some Gladiators duelling.

A fantastic way to begin the end of summer!

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DALMATIAN SALSA FESTIVAL

If there's one thing that stands true for Dalmatia...it's that everyone (locals & tourists) are always having a good time!  The culture and mentality of the locals is very laid-back & social centered around music, laughter and friends.  So really it was just a matter of time that a Latin dance movement built on these 3 pillars hit the streets of old town, Split.  

First ever Dalmatian Salsa Festival set-off this past weekend and runs all the way to August 10th!  Another addition to an already-packed summer events calendar in our gorgeous Adriatic city of Split. 

Friday's kick-off to the Salsa Festival was free & open to the public with professional dancers  on-hand who got the party started in the oldest square in Split just outside the entrance to Sv. Duje! Check out the link to the coverage on our Facebook page and remember to share it with your friends and like our new page while you're at it! :)

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SUMMER in SPLIT 2012

35C+ Weather...
         bright sunny skies...
               warm Adriatic beaches....
                        tourists a plenty....
                                 summer festivals...
                                           & breath-taking views....

just another July in Split, Croatia!

Cruise ships dotting the Adriatic coast during the busy summer months.

Original stone alleys & paths in Split, Croatia.

History at every beachfront corner - Split, Croatia.

Sea Festivals in Split's neighbourhoods - this one is in Radunica, close to our fave Buffet Fife restaurant.

Clear Mediterranean skies.

Plenty of greenery in and around Split, Croatia.

Top of the city views from Sv. Duje in the heart of Split.

A glance at Split's Promenade (Riva), a tourist pauses for a moment to take it all in.

Another view from Sv. Duje, the towering Cathedral in Split's core.

It's a long way down from Sv. Duje's top!

Climbing the maaaany steps to Sv. Duje's top in Split.

Tourists in the square outside Sv. Duje, Split.

The main square in Split's inner historical core, at the entrance to Sv. Duje.

A tourist group coming through the heart of Split's old city.

Views of Split's Promenade from Matejuske, with Sv. Duje towering above the old city walls.

Just a 1700-year old building. No big deal.

A popular beach in Split, Obojena Svjetlost.

And the epic start to each of these fantastically warm and relaxing July Split days...a tasty espresso at a local cafe.  Obojena Svjetlost.

A **BIG** Thank You to our friend and photographer extraordinaire, Jaksa, for these latest shots of our beloved Split!  

And if you're still on the fence about this truly authentic Mediterranean city, an article from today's paper -> today's temperatures: 37C outside, 28C in the sea.  Ahhh summer in the Med!

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MAKARSKA.

Fresh photos from the city of Makarska! Makarska is located between city of Split and city of Dubrovnik.

We have talked about the beauty of Makarska & Biokovo before but here's a few more pictures!

Makarska Riva (Promenade)

Beautiful boat moored at Makarska Riva (Promenade)

I miss driving scooters! The absolute best way to see the Dalmatian coast!

 Makarska 

In the background you can see mountain Biokovo (read more about Biokovo here)

CLEANEST WATER - CROATIA

Reminder:

For everybody who has already decided to go and spend their vacation in Croatia, on the Adriatic coast, one more confirmation that you have made a great decision!  :)

Some more European statistics about how the Adriatic Sea has been rated one of cleanest waters in Europe!

You can take a look here!!!

What do you think?? Is it blue enough? :)

SPLIT - SUSTIPAN

A great place to visit, offering panoramic views from 3 entire sides - is the park 'Sustipan' in Split. 

Only a 15min walk from the center of Split, it is kept in perfect condition and towers above the most prestigious marina in Split - ACI Marina.  A great place for a relaxing walk, getting great photos of Split's promenade & city, and unobstructed views of the Adriatic Sea with two islands less often seen when in Split - Ciovo and Solta!

Views of Aci Marina & Split's promenade

An old church in Split

Views of Ciovo island from Sustipan in Split

A tourist boat docked at Split's Promenade Split Riva

Aspirations of owning a boat just like this one day in Split!!

DUBROVNIK & HVAR.

We've been sharing so much about the city of Split here at Let's Split, we have been neglecting so many other fantastic destinations in Croatia.  So, we are taking you on a trip through Dalmatia - to the very southern tip of the Dalmatian coast, with an island stop on the way!

Dubrovnik & Hvar, likely two of the most popular Croatian destinations! Some have even referred to Hvar as the Ibiza of Croatia's Adriatic Sea!

Ask us for more information, we're always happy to help you! (Check out our new page SERVICEs )

A Let's Split peek through a Dubrovnik fortress window

Hvar

The fortress walls of Dubrovnik

The Adriatic Sea surrounds the fortress walls of Dubrovnik's center

Dubrovnik Fortress

A Let's Split view of Hvar (Croatia's Ibiza)

Greenery among the stone paths & homes on Hvar

Hvar views

A garden within Dubrovnik's Fortress

The crystal clear Adriatic Sea in Hvar

Hvar Town on Hvar island - another Let's Split view

The walls of Hvar town on Hvar island

Lets Split walks around Hvar town

A famous Dubrovnik cafe

A Let's Split view of the cleanest sea, the Adriatic, in Dubrovnik

Hvar town's fortress overlooks the promenade on Hvar island

A final Let's Split view in Dubrovnik, from one of the oldest balconies

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