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★ UNESCO World Heritage old town

A local guide to Trogir

What to see, where to swim, and how to get there — a 2,000-year-old island town on the Dalmatian coast, just ~5 km from Split Airport.

~5 km
from Split Airport (SPU)
~30 min
to the city of Split
UNESCO
World Heritage old town
5 min
walk from Apartman Sunset

Why Trogir

A medieval island town between the mainland and Čiovo

Trogir sits on a small island in Split-Dalmatia County, linked by bridges to the mainland and to the island of Čiovo. Its compact, car-free old town — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — is one of the best-preserved Romanesque-Gothic complexes in central Europe: stone streets, palaces, churches and a seafront Riva you can cross in minutes. It makes an easy, quieter base than Split, while staying within reach of beaches, waterfalls and the Adriatic islands.

What to see

The essentials of the old town

Trogir old town atmosphere
Cathedral

Cathedral of St. Lawrence & Radovan's Portal

Trogir's landmark three-nave cathedral, built mostly from the 13th century. Its west portal — carved by master Radovan in 1240 — is one of the finest works of medieval sculpture on the Adriatic. Climb the bell tower for views over the rooftops.

Trogir seafront and fortress area
Fortress

Kamerlengo Fortress

A 15th-century Venetian fortress guarding the western tip of the island. Walk its ramparts for sweeping views over the channel, the marina and Čiovo — a favourite spot at sunset.

Trogir waterfront promenade
Waterfront

The Riva promenade

Trogir's palm-lined seafront, running along the channel between the old town and Čiovo. Lined with cafés and moored boats, it's the place for an evening stroll, a coffee, or to catch a boat for a day trip.

Trogir stone streets of the old town
Old town

The UNESCO old town on foot

The whole historic core is car-free and best explored slowly: narrow stone lanes, the main square, the loggia, the town gates and small churches. Everything is a short walk from the next — and from Apartman Sunset, about 5 minutes away.

Getting there

One of the easiest old towns to reach in Croatia

From Split Airport (SPU)
~5 km · ~10 min

The airport sits between Split and Trogir, near Kaštela — one of the shortest airport-to-old-town hops in Croatia. Take a taxi, a pre-booked transfer, or a local bus.

From the city of Split
~30 min

Frequent buses connect Split's bus station with Trogir, and in summer a passenger boat also runs along the coast. Easy as a base or as a day trip in either direction.

Around town
On foot

Once you're in Trogir, you barely need a car: the old town is pedestrian-only and the island of Čiovo is a short walk over the bridge. Boats for day trips leave right from the Riva.

Beaches & day trips

Where to swim, and where to explore next

Beaches near Trogir

The closest swimming is just over the bridge

  • Island of Čiovo — connected to the old town by a short bridge, with the nearest beaches, pebbly coves and clear water.
  • Quiet coves on Čiovo — drive or walk a little further along the island for smaller, calmer spots away from the centre.
  • The Blue Lagoon — a sheltered bay of shallow, turquoise water near the Drvenik islands, reached by boat from Trogir; great for swimming and snorkelling.

Day trips from Trogir

Central Dalmatia within easy reach

  • Split (~30 min) — explore Diocletian's Palace, a living Roman monument at the heart of Croatia's second city.
  • Krka National Park — waterfalls, wooden walkways and travertine pools, a classic Dalmatian nature day out north of Trogir.
  • Blue Lagoon boat trip — combine swimming stops with a relaxed half-day on the water, departing from the Riva.
Apartman Sunset Trogir — interior

Where to stay

Stay 5 minutes from the old town

Apartman Sunset is a brand-new 2-bedroom apartment about a 5-minute walk from Trogir's UNESCO old town — quiet, bright, and an easy base for everything in this guide. Free private parking makes the day trips to Split, Krka and the beaches effortless, and the balcony is made for an Adriatic sunset.

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Traveller questions

Trogir: frequently asked questions

How do I get from Split Airport to Trogir?

Split Airport (SPU) is only about 5 km from Trogir — roughly a 10-minute drive. Take a taxi, a pre-booked transfer, or a local bus; the airport sits between Split and Trogir near Kaštela, making it one of the closest airport-to-old-town distances in Croatia.

What are the best things to do in Trogir?

Explore the UNESCO old town on foot, visit the Cathedral of St. Lawrence and Radovan's portal, climb the Kamerlengo fortress for sea views, walk the Riva promenade, and cross the bridge to Čiovo for beaches.

Where are the best beaches near Trogir?

The island of Čiovo, joined to the old town by a short bridge, has the closest beaches and coves. From Trogir you can also take a boat to the Blue Lagoon near the Drvenik islands for clear, shallow turquoise water.

How far is Split from Trogir?

Split is about 30 minutes from Trogir by car or bus, so Trogir works as a quieter base for Dalmatia while keeping Split's Diocletian's Palace within easy day-trip reach.

What day trips can I take from Trogir?

Popular day trips include Split (~30 min) and its Diocletian's Palace, Krka National Park with its waterfalls, and a boat trip to the Blue Lagoon for swimming and snorkelling.

Where should I stay in Trogir?

A quiet apartment within walking distance of the old town is ideal. Apartman Sunset is a brand-new 2-bedroom apartment about a 5-minute walk from the UNESCO old town, with free private parking and a balcony — handy for exploring on foot and for day trips by car.

Make Trogir your base

See it all from five minutes away

Apartman Sunset puts the old town, the beaches and the day trips within easy reach. Take a look at the apartment.

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