Split is the largest and most important city in Dalmatia, the administrative centre of Croatia's Split-Dalmatia County and is the second largest city in Croatia. It is situated on a small peninsula on the eastern shores of the Adriatic Sea. Although the beginnings of Split are usually linked to the building of Diocletian's Palace, there is evidence that this area was inhabited as a Greek colony even earlier. The area's urban tradition is, thus, many thousands of years old, not least due to the proximity of Salona, the capitol of the entire Dalmatia province during the time of the Roman Empire.

Although Split is a larger coastal town, you will not notice this once you are in the centre of the town. Here you are surrounded by picturesque old buildings and a liveliness that is hard to find anywhere else. Split abounds with historical buildings like the Diocletian Palace (UNESCO protection), museums, tavernas and a Riviera that is famous for its life and activity. Also Split provides easy access to many of the most notable Croatian islands, including Hvar, Brac and many others.