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Getting around Split

Public transport: 

Most of the historic sights in Split lie within the walls of Grad (Old Town), which is pedestrian only. Pleasant footpaths run along the seafront to each side of town, and the green area of Marjan is also the exclusive domain of walkers. However, the modern, high-rise suburbs are served by a network of buses operated by Promet (tel: (021) 407 999; www.promet-split.hr). Buses are cheap and frequent, though often crowded. The number 12 is particularly useful to tourists: it runs along the coast from Sv Frane (the church at the west end of the Riva) to the Bene recreation ground on the tip of the Marjan peninsula, passing the Meštrović Gallery en route.

Taxis: 

It is possible to order a taxi from Radio Taxi (tel: 970). Alternatively, there are taxi ranks outside the train station, in front of the Pazar (open-air market) and at the far end of the Riva (seafront promenade) in front of Hotel Bellevue.

Car hire: 

Parking is extremely difficult given the amount of one-way streets and pedestrianised zones, so having a car is more of a bind than a plus when staying in Split, though you may want to rent a vehicle for exploring the mainland coast.

Reliable car hire companies in Split include Budget (tel: (021) 399 214; www.budget.hr); Dollar and Thrifty (tel: (021) 399 000; www.dollar.com) and Hertz (tel: (021) 360 455; www.hertz.hr).

Bicycle hire: 

Split does not lend itself to cycling as the historic centre is pedestrian only.

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