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Sea-view villas and apartments above a Roman palace city, with the Dalmatian islands a short ferry away
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A Roman emperor's retirement home, still lived in
Many cities have a palace in them. Split grew up inside one. The Emperor Diocletian built his seaside retirement residence here around the turn of the fourth century, and the town that later settled within its walls never really moved out. Today you can still buy a coffee on the Peristyle, beside columns the emperor would have known, and the palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Our Split collection runs to 120+ properties. They range from large sea-view apartments in the smart residential streets of Meje and Žnjan to villas with infinity pools on the slopes of Marjan, and stone houses in the quiet hill villages behind the city.
What follows covers the neighbourhoods, the coast on either side and the right time to come.
Split at a glance
- Properties
- 120+ villas and apartments, with up to 10 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,900 to £8,400 a week, from around £1,600
- Best areas
- Meje and Marjan, Žnjan, Podstrana on the coast and the Poljica hills inland
- Best time
- May to October; June and September for warm seas and fewer crowds
- Getting there
- Split airport, around 25 kilometres west of the city near Kaštela
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Kuca Lefkos Sustipan Split: Spacious 5-Bedroom Apartment with Pool & Seaviews – Split5 bedrooms
Kuca Boreas Veli Varos Split: Luxury 10-Bedroom Apartment with Sea Views – Split10 bedrooms
Kuca Marjan Split: Luxury 5-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Split5 bedrooms
Kuca Oleandro Spinut Split: Luxury 6-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Split6 bedrooms
Living among Roman stones
Diocletian's Palace isn't a museum you buy a ticket for. It's a neighbourhood of lanes, washing lines, wine bars and small shops, built into and on top of the Roman walls. The cathedral of St Domnius started life as the emperor's own mausoleum. The vaulted cellars below the palace, once half filled with rubble, now hold a market and occasionally a film crew.
In front of the walls, the Riva is where the whole city walks in the evening, with the harbour and the ferries to the islands just beyond.
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Pine woods and sea views, ten minutes from the palace
West of the old town, the Marjan peninsula is a forest park of Aleppo pines, footpaths, small chapels and rocky coves. The city treats it as a garden. Meje, on its southern slopes, is one of Split's most sought-after neighbourhoods, with handsome houses looking out towards the islands. It is also home to the Meštrović Gallery, the former summer house of Croatia's greatest sculptor.
East of the centre, Bačvice is the city beach, where locals play picigin, a splashing ball game in the shallows. Further east again, Žnjan has a long promenade and more room to spread out.
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Beaches either side, villages behind
South of the city, Podstrana has seafront villas and pebble beaches but is still close enough for dinner in town. Kaštela, to the west, is a string of seven small harbour settlements, each built around its own castle, and it is conveniently near the airport and the UNESCO-listed old town of Trogir.
Inland, villages such as Srinjine and Gornje Sitno sit high on the slopes of Mosor, in the old Poljica region. Here the air is cooler, the views run out across the sea to Brač, and the local dish is soparnik, a thin pie of chard baked under embers. Omiš and the canyon of the Cetina river are a short drive away.
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Pašticada, peka and a feast in May
Dalmatian cooking is simple and generous. Expect grilled fish, black cuttlefish risotto, and pašticada, beef slow-braised in wine and prunes. Then there is peka, lamb or octopus cooked under an iron bell covered in hot coals, which usually has to be ordered a day ahead. Split celebrates its patron saint, St Domnius, on 7 May, and the Split Summer Festival fills the palace with opera and theatre in July and August.
July and August are hot and busy. June and September are kinder. Our concierge can book boats to the islands, tables, transfers and a peka feast at your villa.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Split
Villa Borovik Sibenik: 5-Bedroom Luxury Villa with Infinity Pool & Sea Views – Split5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £15,659 a week
Villa Kastela Split: 4-Bedroom Luxury Villa with Infinity Pool & Seaviews – Split4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £14,574 a week
Kuca Kyanos Znjan Split: Luxury 7-Bedroom Apartment with Beachfront & Pool – Split7 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £12,558 a week
Kuca Kyanos Sustipan Split: Luxury 4-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Split4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £12,432 a week
Kuca Safran Strozanac Split: Luxury 4-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Split4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £11,998 a week
Villa Plavilo Marjan Split: 5-Bedroom Seaview Infinity Pool Villa in Split – Croatia | 105 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £11,650 a week
Kuca Chrysos Znjan Split: Luxury 6-Bedroom Apartment with Infinity Pool & Seaview – Split6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £10,878 a week
Kuca Ponente Znjan Split: Luxury 4-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Split4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £10,738 a weekWhy book your Split villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Split's properties range from city apartments within walking distance of the palace to hillside villas a half-hour drive away, and we know which suit a lively city stay and which suit a quiet week by the pool. With 120+ properties in Split, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Private boat charters to Brač and Hvar, airport transfers, restaurant tables, guided tours of Diocletian's Palace, a private chef for a peka dinner, and rafting on the Cetina. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best area to stay in Split?
Meje and the Marjan slopes give you sea views and a walk into the old town. Žnjan suits those who want a beach on the doorstep. Podstrana and Kaštela are good for a more relaxed coastal stay, and the Poljica villages such as Srinjine offer quiet and space in the hills.
When is the best time to visit Split?
May to October is the main season, with the sea warmest in July and August. June and September are the sweet spot, warm enough for swimming but calmer and cooler in the old town.
Can you visit the Dalmatian islands from Split?
Yes, easily. Ferries and catamarans leave the harbour by the Riva for Brač, Hvar, Šolta and beyond. Supetar on Brač is under an hour away, and our concierge can charter a private boat for a day among the islands.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Split?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Split cost?
Across our 120+ villas in Split, weekly rates typically range from £2,900 to £8,400, with the most affordable from around £1,600 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Split?
Split airport is around 25 kilometres west of the city, near Kaštela and Trogir, and has direct flights from several UK airports in season. Our concierge can arrange private transfers.
Are there villas in Split for large groups?
Yes. Our Split collection includes properties with up to 10 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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