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A medieval island town five minutes from Split airport

Trogir

LanguageCroatian
CurrencyEUR
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb
Temperature8-28 °C
Dial Code+385
Population3.9M
Area56,594 km²
SocketsType C / Type F
Tap waterDrinkable

Discover Trogir

Trogir is a small town on an islet between the mainland and the island of Čiovo, about thirty kilometres west of Split, and its old town has been a UNESCO site since 1997. The core is made of narrow paved lanes, stone palaces, a Romanesque cathedral with the renowned portal of Master Radovan and the Kamerlengo fortress built by the Venetians. The town lies only six kilometres from Split airport, so it makes a good first or last stop on a Dalmatian holiday. The surrounding resorts of Okrug Gornji, Seget and Čiovo have beaches with pines, hotels and quiet coves, and within reach are Split, Krka National Park and Klis fortress. In season Trogir is full, and it is best enjoyed outside the main months or early in the morning. From the Czech Republic it is about thirteen hundred kilometres by car, so people come by air or on an overnight coach. Prices are milder than in Dubrovnik and Hvar.

What to see

The places worth your time in Trogir, and what to expect at each

Trogir Old Town

Trogir Old Town

Trogir

The medieval core on an islet, surrounded by walls and linked to the mainland and Čiovo by bridges. Narrow lanes, stone palaces and churches give the sense that time has stopped. It is one of the best-preserved Romanesque-Gothic towns of Central Europe.

Tip: It is best to go in the morning, before the excursion boats arrive, or in the evening, when the lighting comes on. Without a plan you easily get lost in the lanes, which is part of the charm.

Admission:
free
Time needed:
half a day
Cathedral of St Lawrence

Cathedral of St Lawrence

centre

A Romanesque-Gothic cathedral from the thirteenth century with the portal of Master Radovan, which carves figures of Adam and Eve and scenes of everyday life. The bell tower has three storeys in different styles. From the tower there is a view of the roofs and the sea.

Tip: Entry to the cathedral is mildly paid and the tower is climbed by narrow stairs. Come at opening or in the evening, when the view is loveliest.

Admission:
about €5
Time needed:
45 min
Kamerlengo Fortress

Kamerlengo Fortress

southwest old town

A fifteenth-century fortress at the southwestern end of the islet, built by the Venetians to support the harbour. At the top are a courtyard and a tower with a view of the bay and Čiovo. In summer it hosts concerts and theatre.

Tip: A ticket costs a few euros and the walls are baking at midday, so come in evening light. Concerts are held in the courtyard, so check the programme.

Admission:
about €5
Time needed:
45 min
The Riva Waterfront

The Riva Waterfront

Trogir

A promenade along the harbour with palms, cafés and restaurants where locals and tourists meet. In the evening it lights up and music plays. From the Riva you can watch life in the harbour and the yachts.

Tip: Coffee and lunch on the Riva cost more than in the side lanes. It is loveliest in the evening, but also most crowded.

Admission:
free
Time needed:
1–2 hrs
Cipiko Palace

Cipiko Palace

centre

A Gothic palace from the fifteenth century on the main square, which belonged to the noble Cipiko family. It has richly decorated windows and a courtyard and is today one of the loveliest private buildings in the town. Outside it is interesting for its ornaments.

Tip: It is viewed from outside and nearby are cafés. Photograph the first-floor window, the best-known detail.

Admission:
free
Time needed:
15 min
Čiovo Island

Čiovo Island

Čiovo

An island linked to Trogir by a lift bridge, with beaches, coves and pine forest. In the north are the resorts of Okrug Gornji and Donji, in the south calmer villages. You can drive round it in half an hour.

Tip: You can walk to Čiovo from Trogir over the bridge, but the beaches are farther. In July and August traffic over the bridge is heavy, so set out early.

Admission:
free
Time needed:
half a day
Okrug Gornji Beach

Okrug Gornji Beach

Čiovo

A resort on Čiovo with a long pebble beach, pines and a promenade. The water is clean and gradual, and the Copacabana cove has calm sea. It is the most popular beach near Trogir.

Tip: Boats and a bus run to Okrug Gornji from Trogir for a few euros. The beach is pebbly, so bring water shoes. A lounger costs about fifteen euros.

Admission:
free
Time needed:
half a day
Kaštela

Kaštela

between Trogir and Split

Seven villages merged into a continuous area between Trogir and Split, each with its own Renaissance fortress from the time of Ottoman raids. The coast has a promenade and small beaches. It is a calmer and cheaper alternative to Trogir.

Tip: A bus from Split and Trogir runs along the whole coast, a ticket costs two to three euros. Choose one fortress, for example in Kaštel Lukšić.

Admission:
free
Time needed:
half a day
Klis Fortress

Klis Fortress

above Split

A fortress on a rocky ridge above Split, from which the road to the interior was controlled and which was conquered many times in history. Today it is a popular place where the series Game of Thrones was filmed. From the ramparts there is a view of the whole bay.

Tip: From Trogir it is forty minutes by car; the bus connection is sparse. Come in the morning or before sunset, as at midday it is hot there.

Admission:
about €10
Time needed:
1–2 hrs

Photos: Trogir Old Town — Nick Savchenko from Kiev, Ukraine (CC BY-SA 2.0) · Cathedral of St Lawrence — Helmlechner (CC0) · Kamerlengo Fortress — VitVit (CC BY-SA 4.0) · The Riva Waterfront — Jerzy Strzelecki (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Cipiko Palace — Berthold Werner (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Čiovo Island — Николай Максимович (CC BY 3.0) · Okrug Gornji Beach — Rj1979 (Public domain) · Kaštela — Nick Savchenko from Kiev, Ukraine (CC BY-SA 2.0) · Klis Fortress — Općina Klis (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Where to stay

Areas and districts, matched to the kind of trip you are taking

Old town

Best for: monuments and evening atmosphere

The islet with lanes, restaurants and small hotels where everything is at hand. In season it is noisy and pricey. Suits couples and a short stay.

Čiovo and Okrug

Best for: beaches and families

The island linked by a bridge, with beaches, pine forest and apartments. Prices are lower than in the town and you go to the centre by boat or bus. A good choice for families.

Seget Donji and Seget Vranjica

Best for: calm in the west

Resorts west of Trogir with rocky beaches and hotels. It is calm and green. You go to town by bus or taxi.

Kaštela and Divulje

Best for: cheap accommodation between the towns

The coast between Trogir and Split, close to the airport and to Split. Prices are the lowest in the area. Suits a car and a longer stay.

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Getting around

From the airport

Split Airport (SPU) is only about six kilometres from Trogir, one of the town's greatest advantages. In season direct flights run here from Prague and other Czech cities. From the airport a bus and taxi run to Trogir in ten minutes. From the Czech Republic it is about thirteen hundred kilometres by car, a day-long drive with an overnight stop.

Split Airport (SPU) · 6 km

  • Taxi to Trogir· 10 min· €15
  • Bus 37 to Trogir· 15 min· €2
  • Car rental· at the airport· €40

Around town

Trogir can be walked in an hour. City bus no. 37 runs to Split in about fifty minutes and also stops in Kaštela. Water taxis run to Čiovo and other beaches. For Krka and Klis a car or organised trip is useful.

On footThe old town is walkable.
Bus 37Trogir – Split via Kaštela. · €3
Water taxiTo the beaches on Čiovo. · €5
Car rentalFor Krka and the interior. · €40

Useful apps: Google Maps, Bolt, Uber, Maps.me

When to go

Trogir has a Mediterranean climate with a hot summer and mild winter. In July and August it is around thirty-one degrees and the sea twenty-five to twenty-six. The best months are June and September, when it is pleasant and less crowded. Winter is mild but rainy.

Best time

June and September

What to avoid

July and August (heat and crowds)

MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Day12°12°15°19°24°28°31°31°26°21°16°13°
Night5°5°7°10°14°18°21°21°17°13°9°6°
Rainy days788875346799
Sea14°13°14°16°19°23°25°26°24°21°18°15°

Food & drink

Dalmatian cooking is Mediterranean: fish, oven-cooked meat, olive oil, cheeses and vegetables. A main dish in a konoba costs fifteen to thirty euros and the best are the smaller family places away from the Riva. People drink Plavac mali and Pošip wine.

What to try

Pašticada

Braised beef in a thick sauce of dried plums, wine and spices, served with gnocchi. A festive dish of Dalmatia.

Peka

Lamb or veal with potatoes baked under an iron bell in hot embers. It is ordered in advance and takes two hours.

Black risotto

Rice with cuttlefish and its ink, black and intense. A typical dish of the coast.

Brudet

A fish stew of several kinds of fish in tomato sauce, cooked slowly. Served with polenta.

Dalmatian prosciutto

Dry-cured pork ham smoked and dried by the wind, sliced thin. Served with sheep's cheese and olives.

Soparnik

A flat pie of dough filled with chard and onion, baked over a fire. A speciality of the area around Split.

Fritule

Small fried doughnuts with raisins, dusted with sugar. A dessert sold at every market.

What it costs

Espresso

€1.5–2

Lunch in a konoba

€15–30

Pašticada

€15–22

A beer

€3–4

Cathedral tower

€5

Kamerlengo Fortress

€5

3★ apartment (night)

€70–160

Bus to Split

€3

Indicative prices that change over time — treat them as a guide, not a price list.

Practical information

SocketsCEuroplug, two round pinsFSchuko
Voltage230V / 50Hz
Tap waterTap water is drinkable — Tap water in Croatia is excellent and drunk without restriction. Croatia has been in the eurozone since 2023.
TippingTipping is customary, ten per cent in a restaurant or rounding up. For taxi drivers rounding up is enough.
Driving on theright
SafetyTrogir is very safe. In the sea watch for sea urchins and strong sun. The emergency number is 112, ambulance 194.
Opening hoursShops are open from eight to eight, mostly closed on Sunday. Restaurants serve lunch from noon and dinner from six. The fortress is open from morning to evening.
Customs & etiquetteCroats are friendly and 'dobar dan' is enough. On beaches do not sunbathe topless except in designated areas. Do not enter a church in swimwear.
A few local wordsGood day — Dobar danThank you — HvalaPlease — MolimHow much is it? — Koliko košta?Cheers — ŽivjeliThe bill, please — Račun, molimWhere is the toilet? — Gdje je WC?

How to plan your days

1 day

A day in Trogir

  1. 1Morning the old town and the cathedral.
  2. 2Kamerlengo Fortress.
  3. 3Lunch on the Riva.
  4. 4Afternoon the beach on Čiovo.
  5. 5Evening a stroll through the old town.

2 days

Two days: Trogir and Split

  1. 1Day one as above.
  2. 2Day two by bus to Split and Diocletian's Palace.
  3. 3Afternoon Klis fortress.
  4. 4Evening dinner with peka.

3 days

Three days: Trogir and Krka

  1. 1Days one and two as above.
  2. 2Day three a trip to Krka National Park.
  3. 3Afternoon swimming below the waterfalls.
  4. 4Evening return to Trogir.

Day trips

Split

28 km · 50 min by bus

Croatia's second-largest city with Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO site. Bus no. 37 runs from Trogir and the trip can be done in half a day.

Krka National Park

55 km · 1 hr by car

A park with a cascade of seven waterfalls on the Krka river, where you can swim below Skradinski Buk. It suits a full day.

Šibenik

65 km · 1 hr by car

A town with the cathedral of St James, a UNESCO site, and fortresses that guard the harbour. It suits half a day.

Frequently asked questions

Is Trogir suitable for families?+

Yes, it is small, safe and close to beaches. Children enjoy the fortress and the boats. For swimming the best beaches are on Čiovo, where the sea is shallower and there is shade under pines.

How far is Split airport from Trogir?+

About six kilometres, and the taxi takes ten minutes and costs about fifteen euros. Bus no. 37 is cheaper but slower. Trogir is thus one of the towns closest to the airport.

When is the best time to visit?+

June and September, when it is warm, the sea pleasant and there are fewer people. July and August are full and pricey, and in town midday is hard to bear. Winter is calm, but some businesses close.

Is it better to stay in Trogir or on Čiovo?+

Trogir offers atmosphere and monuments, Čiovo beaches and calm. For families Čiovo is better, for couples the old town. Boats and a bus run between them.

How do I get from Trogir to Split?+

By bus no. 37 in about fifty minutes, costing three euros. A taxi costs about thirty euros and takes half an hour. In season boats also run.

What does a lounger on the beach cost?+

Usually ten to twenty euros a day for two loungers and a parasol. On public beaches free space is available. In July and August it is pricier.

Is Trogir expensive?+

It is cheaper than Dubrovnik or Hvar, but dearer than inland. Lunch costs fifteen to thirty euros, an apartment seventy to a hundred and sixty euros a night. Lunches in konobas are cheapest.

Do you pay in euros in Trogir?+

Yes, Croatia adopted the euro in January 2023. Cards are accepted nearly everywhere, and cash is useful in smaller konobas and at markets.

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Police192Ambulance194Fire193

Language

Croatian

Currency

EUR

Timezone

Europe/Zagreb

Dial Code

+385

Population

3.9M

Area

56,594 km²

Voltage

230V / 50Hz

Driving Side

Right

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