Trogir sits on a tiny island between the mainland and the island of Čiovo, linked by two bridges. Its old town is considered one of the best-preserved Romanesque-Gothic townscapes in Central Europe and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. With Split Airport just a few kilometres away, Trogir is perfect for the first or last day of a holiday.
At a glance
Region
Central Dalmatia
To Split
approx. 27 km
Split Airport
approx. 6 km
UNESCO
old town since 1997
Best time to visit
May, June, September
Ideal for
culture lovers, short stays, families on Čiovo
Sights
Cathedral of St Lawrence with Master Radovan's portal (1240) and the Chapel of Blessed John
Kamerlengo Fortress Venetian fortress at the western end, an open-air stage in summer
Riva waterfront promenade facing Čiovo and the yachts
Ćipiko Palace and Town Loggia on the main square, Trg Ivana Pavla II
Town Gate northern land gate with a statue of the town's patron saint
Beaches
There's no swimming in the old town itself. Most visitors head to Čiovo: Okrug Gornji with its long pebble beach Copacabana, the quieter southern coves such as Duga and Šaldun, and Slatine in the east. On the mainland lies Pantan beach at a river mouth.
Honest verdict
The old town is small and can be explored in two or three hours; many coach groups come during the day. The only road onto Čiovo gets congested in summer – the new bridge has helped but not solved it. Trogir is loveliest in the evening once the day-trippers have left.
