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Trogir

June 30th 2008

It is a jewel of a town and a UNESCO World Heritage Site but Trogir was unbelievably crowded, even in mid-June. Pleasure boats crowded the Trogir quay; there were tour groups, gulet-cruising groups and hordes of other camera-clickers. The celebrated cathedral has been fully restored and maybe even over-restored. Parts of the facade looked just too new. I was also surprised at the 15HRK fee to enter but shouldn’t have been; it’s a bargain at twice the price. The large parking lot outside the Old Town was nearly full even though parking is a steep 15HRK/hour, the most expensive on the coast.

The best way to visit Trogir is either by taking the bus from Split or, even better, staying in Ciovo and strolling into town early in the morning before the tourists arrive.

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Split

June 30th 2008

I always enjoy visiting Split, the Adriatic’s most vibrant city. The town is all hustle and bustle even as the seaside Promenade makes for a relaxing stroll.

Split is becoming highly sought after by property hunters with the result that real estate values have skyrocketed. Few bargains are to be had anymore and the town has become a more expensive place in which to live.

Meals are still reasonably priced though. I made my usual stop at Galija which still serves up the best pizza in town. Sperun is also good despite appearing in nearly every single guidebook.

Parking remains a problem in the town centre. The promenade is closed to traffic which means that if you’re staying in the Old Town, you must park in the lot near the bus and train stations which might not be so convenient. As always, it’s best to travel light!

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