Friday, 13 January 2017

Weekend Temperatures: What Should We Expect in Split?

On Thursday, Split woke up to temperatures in the zero. While temperatures climbed up after the mighty minuses we experienced last week, during the day we even saw the peeping sun, and at 7 degrees Celsius the residents of the city of Split had hope that life would return to normal. 

Thursday, 12 January 2017

Cheap Eats: Your Guide to Dining on a Budget in Split

One thing is for certain in Split: there is no lack of wonderful food options, whether you're looking to fine dine or eat on the cheap. In 2016 alone we saw a trend of new restaurant openings that brought everything from burgers to Mexican food to the streets of Split, and we're here to bring you some of the best options under 50 kuna in the city center.

Thursday, 12 January 2017

VIDEO: 3D Animation of Diocletian's Palace

Diocletian’s Palace, the staple of Split and the pride and joy of Splićani, is rich and full of history - but how much do you really know? We guarantee you that this 3D video will grant you new knowledge and wisdom about your favorite Roman emperor, and you’ll even be entertained watching it. 

Wednesday, 11 January 2017

How Often Has Split Seen Such Cold Temperatures?

The statistical analysis of the climatological data for the first 10 days of January 2017 in Split.

Wednesday, 11 January 2017

Record 7.5 Million Passengers at Dubrovnik, Split, Zadar, Zagreb Airports in 2016

It has been a year like no other for the major airports of Zagreb and Dalmatia, reports ExYuAviation on January 11, 2017

Tuesday, 10 January 2017

Split in the Winter: How Do Splićani Dress for the Cold?

It's still cold here in Split, and while the rays of the sunshine are making it a bit more bearable to be outside, the cold temperatures are still ripping through our fingertips. Since we're used to seeing Splićani dressed in much less clothing during the summer months, how do the people of Split dress for the cold?

Monday, 9 January 2017

Tourist Board of Split: A Record Year, A Successful Advent, and Plans for the Future

As we mentioned last week, the Tourist Board of Split announced the numbers for 2016. In 2016 total, Split recorded 574,917 arrivals and 1,763,080 overnight stays, which is an increase in arrivals by 27%, and an increase in overnight stays by 31%. Most of the tourists to Split were from the UK, Germany, USA, France and Australia.  In December alone there were 11,020 arrivals and 23,496 overnight stays, which is a 19% increase in arrivals compared to 2015. After a record tourist season, the Tourist Board of Split extends their gratitude and announces plans for the future, as reported by Slobodna Dalmacija on January 9, 2017. 

Sunday, 8 January 2017

PHOTOS: A Quiet Sunday Afternoon in Split

It's a quiet Sunday afternoon in Split. Advent has finally shut its doors and the bura winds have died down. While the sun is shining, Splićani, from the looks of it, are keeping indoors until warmer weather greets the city in the next few days. The city looks like a ghost town, and this is a sight worth enjoying before the summer crowds fill the streets of Split in no time. 

Friday, 6 January 2017

Bad Weather: Catamaran and Ferry Cancellations for Today

Due to bura winds, the Jadrolinija catamaran lines from Split will not be in operation today.

Friday, 6 January 2017

Braving the Bura: A Guide to Surviving the Extreme Winds in Split

Everyone in Croatia is in the midst of a so-called "Polar Vortex": temperatures are greeting us in the minus and snow is not only blanketing the tops of mountains but the islands are finding their fair share as well. Dalmatia is being struck with hurricane-like winds gusting at speeds faster than you can drive and waking up to -3 degrees Celcius in Split this morning was a definite adjustment to the much warmer temperatures experienced last week. Unsure of what to do and where to go, how do we survive the bura in Split?

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