Experience in Split, Croatia by Simona

What is it like to live in Split? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

It is not that much big town, actually it is small tho, comparing to capital city Zagreb and other European cities.

I would recommend it to anyone who doesn't really like crowded places and would like to relax body and mind.

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Some things you should do in Split:

1. There is beautiful sea with nice beaches where you can sit and relax during the sunny days.
2. There is also a park forest Marjan where u can go running or cycling or just enjoy walking through the wood or next to the sea.
3. Just 20 min ride from Split you can go visit little town Solin and river Jadro.

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Some curiosity about the city:

1. It's the second largest city of Croatia and the largest city of the region of Dalmatia.
2. The center of city, where is situated Diocletian Palace, was build 1700 years ago by the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
3. The Diocletian Palace is under UNESCO world heritage.
4. The weather is good. During the winter, temperature doesn't go below 0ºC degrees. It is usually 10ºC degrees during the day. Sometimes can be cold and windy.

What is the student lifestyle like in Split?

Monday to Friday:

• Wake up, drink coffee, go to university, (at the break) drink coffee, go home, chill, go for a walk.It is the typical lifestyle of almost every student in Split.

During the weekend:

• Some of students go out or just hang around with friends.

What is most common is that people are easy going, like to chill a lot and sometimes considered lazy. But, it is state of mind.

Here is one funny anecdote about people in Split and general on coastal part of Croatia.

How much does it cost to live in Split?

Like in every other city, the cost to live depends on how good your flat is and how much money you tend to spend.

Since I'm living with my parents, I can't say the exact amount of money you will need for living.

For example, for food, you will probably have school canteen where u can eat lunch or dinner for little money (1 to 2€).

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Is it difficult to find accommodation in Split? Is there any advice you can give?

Places to stay:

• Most of students that come over Erasmus stay in hostel for students or they just rent a flat.

Prices:

• You have rents from 200 to 400€ (or more) for a whole flat, with one, two or more bedrooms.

Depends how much roommates do you have, and how much fancy flat you want.

Where to look for it:

• There are some websites where you can look for a flat in Split.

Also, price of accommodation is higher if the flat is closer to the campus (where universities are) or closer to the center of the city or the sea...

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Traditional food is mostly with fish, olive oil, vine and cheese.

Dalmatia Traditional Food.

Also, people in Dalmatia like meet such as lamb which is very delicious dish to eat.

I like all of these. Fish, rice, salad, olive oil, EVERYTHING. There is no favourite one, because all are great!

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What places would you recommend visiting in Split?

1. The whole Diocletian palace and old town, definitely.

Tip: Climb up to the bell tower in St Domnius (if you are not afraid of heights).

2. The park forest Marjan till the top from where you will have a beautiful view on the town and the islands.
3. Poljud Stadium.
4. Beach Bačvice

   Tip: pronounce Bachvice.

5. The little town Solin and ruins of Salona.

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Actually there are a lot of things to see in Split and near Split, check this ones.

Other towns:

1. Trogir,
2. Omiš,
3. Zadar,
4. Dubrovnik.

Islands:

1. Hvar,
2. Brač.

If you like adventures you can go rafting on river Cetina.

In the end, you can always find some students from Split to show you the town. Or you can find some locals on Couchsurfing.

Is it good to eat out in Split? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

You have fast food, restaurants (expensive and those affordable), place where you can eat pancakes...

My favourite fast food is Medeni.

Is the nightlife good in Split? Where is good to go?

It is not good as much as in Zagreb but there are few clubs that are full at Friday and Saturday. Some of them work at Wednesday and Monday too.

The only problem is that there are only two night buses that drive at Friday and Saturday every hour from midnight till 4 am.

But, you can always call for taxi...

Some of the clubs are:

Klub Quasimodo

O'Hara Music Club

Vanilla Club Split

Klub Bace

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What advice would you give future students heading to Split?

You can find some locals on couchsurfing and ask them about anything you are interested into about Split and living in Split. Who knows, maybe they know someone who is renting a flat.

When you find accommodation, get to know with people from school. It will be much easier for you.

And if you are used to be always on time, don't get frustrated when you come here, because people are not always like that. The matter of time is not taken really seriously.

Anyway, I wish you luck, and I hope you will like Split!