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A week in Croatia in the middle of next June: Split, Hvar and Korčula. We're three couples: I'm Maya, with Tom; then Priya and Sam; and Lena and Jonas. Tom and I and Priya and Sam fly from London Heathrow, and Lena and Jonas from Munich. We like the sea, long lunches and an easy pace.
Kestrel recommends
Places and nights
Split, 2 nights
Hvar, 2 nights
Korčula, 3 nights
A relaxed trip down the coast by ferry, starting in Split, then Hvar's harbour, and ending with three slow nights of long seaside lunches in Korčula.
Kept
Kestrel recommends
Dates
12 June – 19 June
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The planner
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Kestrel recommends
Activities
Split: Diocletian's Palace, Marjan, Riva
Hvar: Fortress Španjola / Fortica, Pakleni otoci, Trg svetog Stjepana
Korčula: Korčula (Old Town) ferry terminal, Lumbarda, Cathedral of St. Mark
These are easy, seaside things to do, with old stone towns, island swims and plenty of time for long lunches by the water.
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Kestrel
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The planner
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The planner
Yes, show me how we get around.
Kestrel recommends
Getting around
Home → Split: Flight
Split → Hvar: Ferry
Hvar → Korčula: Ferry
Korčula → Home: Flight
Fly into Split and take the ferries down the coast. You won't need a car on the islands, and at the end you can head to Dubrovnik for your flights home.
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The shape
Kestrel shaped your trip
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The regions the trip passes through, the nights in each, how the group gets there and home, and a budget for each.
Split
2 nights
£2,100.00
From home: Flight
Hvar
2 nights
£2,800.00
Getting there: Ferry
Korčula
3 nights
£3,200.00
Getting there: Ferry
Going home: Flight
The days in Split
Kestrel filled 2 days
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Day 1 · · Split
Arrival in Split and an evening on the RivaSuggested
The three couples arrive in Split, with the London pair flying in from Heathrow and Lena and Jonas from Munich. They meet up on the Riva, the palm-lined waterfront below the palace walls. It's an easy first evening: a drink by the harbour, then a slow walk into Veli Varoš, the old fishermen's quarter at the foot of Marjan, for a relaxed Dalmatian dinner of grilled fish at Konoba Fetivi. Anyone who wants to swim after the trip can walk a short way to Bačvice, the town's sandy beach just past the harbour.
RivaSuggested
Konoba FetiviSuggested
BačviceSuggested
Tonight: Split Old Town and Veli VarošSuggested
Day 2 · · Split
Diocletian's Palace, then the sea at MarjanSuggested
The morning is for Diocletian's Palace, before the lanes get busy. Wander its Roman streets, the columned Peristil square by the cathedral and the vaulted halls underneath. Then head west past the Riva and up onto Marjan, the pine-covered headland. A shaded path runs along its southern shore to Kašjuni, a pebble cove with clear water, where the afternoon can go on a long lunch and a swim. It's about an hour's walk from the palace, so taxis there and back keep the pace easy. Evening back on the waterfront.
Diocletian's PalaceSuggested
PeristilSuggested
Basement Halls of Diocletian's PalaceSuggested
MarjanSuggested
Kašjuni beachSuggested
RivaSuggested
Tonight: Split Old Town and Veli VarošSuggested
The days in Hvar
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Day 3 · · Hvar
Across to Hvar town and up to the ForticaSuggested
The three couples leave Split for the island of Hvar and settle into Hvar town. Once bags are down, the day stays slow: Trg svetog Stjepana is the big stone square that opens onto the harbour, with the old Arsenal on the waterfront and St Stephen's Cathedral at its far end. Lunch can be long and spent at a café on the square or along the harbour. Later, walk south along the shore path to the Franciscan Monastery on its quiet point by the sea, where you can stop for a swim on the way. Then climb the stepped lanes to Fortress Španjola, the Fortica. It's about a 20-minute walk up from the square, and from the top you look over the town's rooftops, the harbour and the Pakleni islands. Dinner back down in the old town.
Trg svetog StjepanaSuggested
ArsenalSuggested
St Stephen's CathedralSuggested
Franciscan MonasterySuggested
Fortress Španjola / ForticaSuggested
Tonight: Hvar townSuggested
Day 4 · · Hvar
A sea day on the Pakleni islandsSuggested
A whole day on the water, which suits a group that loves the sea and long lunches. The Pakleni islands are a chain of wooded islets just off Hvar town, with clear coves and almost no roads. Head across to Sveti Klement, the largest of them, and to Palmižana, its sheltered bay and marina. There are pine-shaded paths between the small beaches and konobas by the water, where lunch can easily take the whole afternoon. In between, there's plenty of swimming and lazing in quieter coves, and the couples can split up or stay together as they like. Back in Hvar town in the evening, there's time for a drink on the harbour and a late dinner around Trg svetog Stjepana.
Pakleni otociSuggested
Sveti KlementSuggested
PalmižanaSuggested
Trg svetog StjepanaSuggested
Tonight: Hvar townSuggested
The days in Korčula
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Day 5 · · Korčula
On to Korčula and its walled old townSuggested
The three couples leave Hvar for the island of Korčula and arrive at the harbour right under the walls of the old town, so bags don't have far to go. The rest of the day stays easy. Walk in through the Land Gate (Kopnena vrata), the old stone gateway at the top of the steps, and wander the herringbone lanes of the old town to St Mark's Cathedral and its square. Look in at the Marco Polo house nearby too: the old house said to be his birthplace has been reworked into a Marco Polo centre, so check that it's open before you go. The afternoon is for a long lunch and a swim off the rocks below the walls. In the evening, have a drink on the western sea walls as the sun goes down over the channel, then dinner in the old town.
Korčula (Old Town) ferry terminalSuggested
Kopnena vrata (Land Gate)Suggested
Cathedral of St. MarkSuggested
Marco Polo houseSuggested
Tonight: Korčula Old TownSuggested
Day 6 · · Korčula
Lumbarda: vineyards, sand and a long lunchSuggested
Head out to Lumbarda, the wine village on the island's eastern tip, about ten minutes by car from Korčula town. It's known for Grk, a white wine grown in the sandy vineyards around the village. Start the day slowly at Pržina, one of the island's rare sandy beaches, where the water is shallow and clear. Spend the morning swimming and lazing there. Then go on to a long, unhurried lunch at Agroturizam Bire, a family estate among the vines, where there's Grk to taste. The couples can stay on at the beach or wander the village afterwards. Evening back in Korčula's old town.
LumbardaSuggested
Pržina beachSuggested
Agroturizam BireSuggested
Tonight: Korčula Old TownSuggested
Day 7 · · Korčula
A cove day at Pupnatska LukaSuggested
Another day for the sea. Cross the island's wooded middle to Pupnatska Luka on the south coast, about twenty minutes' drive from town. It's a deep, sheltered bay of white pebbles and very clear turquoise water, with a konoba just behind the beach, so the swimming and the long lunch happen in the same spot. Pick a patch of shade and let the day stretch out. Late in the afternoon, head back to Korčula town for a last evening together: drinks on the sea walls and a farewell dinner in the old town.
Pupnatska LukaSuggested
Korčula Old TownSuggested
Tonight: Korčula Old TownSuggested
Day 8 · · Korčula
A last slow morning in KorčulaSuggested
The final day is gentle, before the couples head home. If the group wants one more swim, Badija is the pine-covered island just across the water from town, with an old Franciscan monastery and quiet rocky spots for a morning dip. Otherwise, have a last coffee in the old town lanes and take a final walk around the walls and past St Mark's, then gather the bags and say goodbye to the Dalmatian coast.
BadijaSuggested
Korčula Old TownSuggested
Notes & Packing
Kestrel added to Notes & Packing.
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Packing
Documents & money
Passport
Travel insurance details
Cards, and a backup card
Copies of bookings, saved offline
Some euro cash for small cafes and boat taxisSuggested
Clothing
Comfortable walking shoes
A warm layer
Rain jacket
Sleepwear & underwear
Swimwear and a quick-dry towelSuggested
Sun hat and sunglassesSuggested
Water shoes for pebble beachesSuggested
Light cover-up for entering churchesSuggested
Sandals with grip for polished stone streetsSuggested
Toiletries & health
Medicines, in their original packaging
Small first-aid kit
Sunscreen
Reef-safe sunscreenSuggested
Insect repellentSuggested
Motion-sickness tablets for ferriesSuggested
After-sun lotionSuggested
Tech
Phone & charger
Power bank
Earphones
Plug adapter for type C and F sockets
Waterproof phone pouchSuggested
Day trips
Refillable water bottleSuggested
Small dry bag for boat tripsSuggested
Day backpackSuggested
Snorkel maskSuggested
Notes
Plugs and power in Croatia
Sockets take type C and F plugs.
The supply is 230 V at 50 Hz.
Money in Croatia
Croatia uses the euro (€), since January 2023.
Around 10% is usual in a restaurant for good service.
Language in Croatia
Croatian is spoken; English is common on the coast.
Hello — Bok · Thank you — Hvala
Ferries between the islandsSuggested
Split to Hvar and Hvar to Korčula run by passenger boat or car ferry, and June is busy.
Book ahead, especially if you travel with luggage or a vehicle.
Check the day's timetable, because sailings can change in strong wind.
Arrive early for the ferry and keep your ID to hand.
Summer heat and sunSuggested
June days are hot, and stone old towns reflect the heat.
Plan sightseeing for the morning or evening and rest at midday.
Drink plenty of water and wear a hat.
Fortress climbs in Hvar and Marjan are exposed and have little shade.
Dress and behaviour in townSuggested
Cover shoulders and knees in churches and cathedrals.
Swimwear is for the beach. Put a shirt on in the old towns.
Many towns fine people for walking around bare-chested.
Keep noise down at night in the old town streets.
Sea and beach safetySuggested
Many beaches are pebbly and rocky, and sea urchins are common, so wear water shoes.
Take care with currents when swimming away from the shore.
Swim near other people, and keep clear of boat lanes.
Pakleni islands have little shade or shopping, so take water and snacks.
Eating outSuggested
Restaurants fill up in June, so book dinner ahead for popular konobas.
Tipping of around ten percent for good service is usual.
Agroturizam visits usually need an advance booking.
Getting aroundSuggested
Old towns in Split, Hvar and Korčula are mostly pedestrian, so pack light and use a bag with wheels you can carry over steps.
Taxis and water taxis are the quickest way to reach beaches and islands.
Parking in summer is scarce and costly, so a car may not be worth it on the islands.
Emergency numbers
Croatia
Emergency (police · ambulance · fire): 112
Police: 192
Fire service: 193
Ambulance: 194
Germany embassies
German Embassy, Zagreb: +385 1 630 01 00Suggested
Split, Hvar & more 2027, planned
Each day as Kestrel left it, marked where it wrote the words, with the stay and flight searches a planner sees.
Day 1 · · Split
Arrival in Split and an evening on the RivaSuggested
The three couples arrive in Split, with the London pair flying in from Heathrow and Lena and Jonas from Munich. They meet up on the Riva, the palm-lined waterfront below the palace walls. It's an easy first evening: a drink by the harbour, then a slow walk into Veli Varoš, the old fishermen's quarter at the foot of Marjan, for a relaxed Dalmatian dinner of grilled fish at Konoba Fetivi. Anyone who wants to swim after the trip can walk a short way to Bačvice, the town's sandy beach just past the harbour.
RivaSuggested
Konoba FetiviSuggested
BačviceSuggested
Tonight: Split Old Town and Veli VarošSuggested
Somewhere to stay in Split Old Town and Veli Varoš, Split
Diocletian's Palace, then the sea at MarjanSuggested
The morning is for Diocletian's Palace, before the lanes get busy. Wander its Roman streets, the columned Peristil square by the cathedral and the vaulted halls underneath. Then head west past the Riva and up onto Marjan, the pine-covered headland. A shaded path runs along its southern shore to Kašjuni, a pebble cove with clear water, where the afternoon can go on a long lunch and a swim. It's about an hour's walk from the palace, so taxis there and back keep the pace easy. Evening back on the waterfront.
Diocletian's PalaceSuggested
PeristilSuggested
Basement Halls of Diocletian's PalaceSuggested
MarjanSuggested
Kašjuni beachSuggested
RivaSuggested
Tonight: Split Old Town and Veli VarošSuggested
Somewhere to stay in Split Old Town and Veli Varoš, Split
Across to Hvar town and up to the ForticaSuggested
The three couples leave Split for the island of Hvar and settle into Hvar town. Once bags are down, the day stays slow: Trg svetog Stjepana is the big stone square that opens onto the harbour, with the old Arsenal on the waterfront and St Stephen's Cathedral at its far end. Lunch can be long and spent at a café on the square or along the harbour. Later, walk south along the shore path to the Franciscan Monastery on its quiet point by the sea, where you can stop for a swim on the way. Then climb the stepped lanes to Fortress Španjola, the Fortica. It's about a 20-minute walk up from the square, and from the top you look over the town's rooftops, the harbour and the Pakleni islands. Dinner back down in the old town.
A whole day on the water, which suits a group that loves the sea and long lunches. The Pakleni islands are a chain of wooded islets just off Hvar town, with clear coves and almost no roads. Head across to Sveti Klement, the largest of them, and to Palmižana, its sheltered bay and marina. There are pine-shaded paths between the small beaches and konobas by the water, where lunch can easily take the whole afternoon. In between, there's plenty of swimming and lazing in quieter coves, and the couples can split up or stay together as they like. Back in Hvar town in the evening, there's time for a drink on the harbour and a late dinner around Trg svetog Stjepana.
The three couples leave Hvar for the island of Korčula and arrive at the harbour right under the walls of the old town, so bags don't have far to go. The rest of the day stays easy. Walk in through the Land Gate (Kopnena vrata), the old stone gateway at the top of the steps, and wander the herringbone lanes of the old town to St Mark's Cathedral and its square. Look in at the Marco Polo house nearby too: the old house said to be his birthplace has been reworked into a Marco Polo centre, so check that it's open before you go. The afternoon is for a long lunch and a swim off the rocks below the walls. In the evening, have a drink on the western sea walls as the sun goes down over the channel, then dinner in the old town.
Lumbarda: vineyards, sand and a long lunchSuggested
Head out to Lumbarda, the wine village on the island's eastern tip, about ten minutes by car from Korčula town. It's known for Grk, a white wine grown in the sandy vineyards around the village. Start the day slowly at Pržina, one of the island's rare sandy beaches, where the water is shallow and clear. Spend the morning swimming and lazing there. Then go on to a long, unhurried lunch at Agroturizam Bire, a family estate among the vines, where there's Grk to taste. The couples can stay on at the beach or wander the village afterwards. Evening back in Korčula's old town.
Another day for the sea. Cross the island's wooded middle to Pupnatska Luka on the south coast, about twenty minutes' drive from town. It's a deep, sheltered bay of white pebbles and very clear turquoise water, with a konoba just behind the beach, so the swimming and the long lunch happen in the same spot. Pick a patch of shade and let the day stretch out. Late in the afternoon, head back to Korčula town for a last evening together: drinks on the sea walls and a farewell dinner in the old town.
The final day is gentle, before the couples head home. If the group wants one more swim, Badija is the pine-covered island just across the water from town, with an old Franciscan monastery and quiet rocky spots for a morning dip. Otherwise, have a last coffee in the old town lanes and take a final walk around the walls and past St Mark's, then gather the bags and say goodbye to the Dalmatian coast.