Croatia
Dubrovnik
The 'pearl of the Adriatic', its walled old town and ramparts above the sea.
See the Dubrovnik pageDubrovnik or Split?
Dubrovnik and Split are the two big cities of the Dalmatian coast; since 2022, the road between them crosses Pelješac Bridge, without passing through Bosnia.
Croatia
Split
A lively city built inside a Roman emperor's palace, gateway to the Dalmatian islands.
See the Split pageOur advice
Rather Split for: nature and the great outdoors.
| Dubrovnik | Split | |
|---|---|---|
| Best months (our ideas) | May, September | June |
| Atmosphere | Beach and sunshine, Cities and culture | Beach and sunshine, Cities and culture, Nature and the great outdoors |
| First visit: where to stay | Old town (inside the walls) | Diocletian's Palace (old town) |
| Neighbourhoods | Old town (inside the walls), Ploče, Lapad, Gruž | Diocletian's Palace (old town), Varoš, Bačvice, Near the port |
| Languages | Croatian | Croatian |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) | Euro (EUR) |
| Power plugs | C, F | C, F |
| Driving | On the right | On the right |
| Time | UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer) | UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer) |
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