Trogir: The beautiful seaside town of Trogir is only 40 minutes from Split. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the historic old town is full of lovely cafés — with some overlooking the picturesque harbour. Not to be missed is the Venetian Cathedral of St Lovro and a walk over the Clovski Bridge to Ciovo.
Zadar: Situated on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, Zadar is an ancient town full of Roman ruins, medieval churches, quaint cafés and fascinating museums. During the Croatian War of Independence in the 1990s, Zadar didn’t fare well; you can still see bullet-riddled buildings, especially on the outskirts of town. However, the old town was more or less left untouched, and makes for a picturesque day trip.
Park Prirode Biokovo: Stare in wonder at the views from this mountain range — which rises out of the Adriatic Sea. Makarska is the main town in the area, and this is where you will find the park’s visitor centre (where you can get information on hiking and biking trails). This natural playground is only 80 kilometres from Split.