Luxury destinations · Split, Brač and Vis
Split and the islands
A city built into a Roman palace, and the islands of Brač, Šolta and Vis within an easy boat ride.
Why Split
Split, Brač and Vis
Split's old town grew inside Diocletian's Palace, a World Heritage site, and it is the gateway to the central Dalmatian islands. Brač is known for Zlatni Rat beach and its villas, and Vis for its coves and quieter pace.
This is the natural base for yacht and villa weeks, with a city on the doorstep for dinners and culture.
Best for
- Yacht and villa weeks
- Families and multigenerational groups
- Island-hopping by private boat
- Combining a city and the sea
Planning a leadership gathering here? See Split and the islands as a retreat location.
When to go
The year in Split
- Jan: Quieter
- Feb: Quieter
- Mar: Good
- Apr: Good
- May: Best
- Jun: Best
- Jul: Best
- Aug: Best
- Sep: Best
- Oct: Good
- Nov: Quieter
- Dec: Quieter
BestGoodQuieter, some services reduce
A guide, not a rule. Weather, events and opening dates change from year to year, so we check them for your dates.
Getting there
- Split Airport
- Brač Airport, on the island itself
- By private yacht or tender to Brač, Šolta and Vis, or by helicopter through a licensed operator
Signature experiences
What we arrange in Split
In seasonPrivate island picnic by boat
A cove reached only by sea, a table set on the rocks and nobody else there.
In seasonPrivate dinner cruise, chef on board
Sunset on the water and a multi-course dinner cooked on board.
In seasonA private klapa performance
Dalmatian a cappella singing performed for your group alone.
In seasonPeka feast in a konoba
Lamb or octopus slow-cooked under the iron bell, in a family konoba booked for you alone.
In seasonHeritage with a specialist guide
Split or Dubrovnik explained by a qualified guide who specialises in its history.
In seasonIsland hop by helicopter
See the islands from above and land for lunch in a cove that is hours away by sea.
For companies: Beyond the Boardroom, our executive retreat in Split, Klis and Brač, with private Business Encounters.
A sample three days
An idea, not a fixed itinerary
A villa on Brač
Arrive and settle into the villa on Brač
Evening in Split's old town.
A boat day to Vis
A private boat to Vis, with lunch in a cove
Palace and klapa
A specialist guide in Diocletian's Palace, then a klapa performance at dinner
Planning your stay
Practical notes
Where to stay
Boutique hotels in Split, and villas with pools on Brač, Šolta and Vis.
Combine with
- Hvar
- Zadar and the Kornati
- Dubrovnik
Worth knowing
Summer harbours are busy. Private boats and timed transfers keep the days easy.
Recognised and notable
- Diocletian's Palace, a World Heritage site
- Distinctive boutique accommodation in central Split
Illustrative case studies
How we would plan it here
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