Islands around Split: Šolta, Hvar, Brač, Vis
There are so many islands around Split. So, when you are on a holiday in Split one of the things you should definitely do are trips to some of the most beautiful Croatian islands. In this post we will introduce some of islands around Split. Also we will give you some information how to get there.
Split’s connection with the surrounding islands is very good, especially during the summer. Thus making one day island trips also possible if you don’t have enough time for a longer stay.
Brač
The closest and best connected, with 14 ferry lines per day to its main town Supetar is island Brač. Island Brač is the highest island in the Adriatic sea. Brač is most known for its beach Zlatni rat in Bol, which is on the list of the ten most beautiful beaches in the world. Covered with fine sand, it has a triangular shape with a prominent peak in the sea. The direction of peak depends on the direction of the sea current.
Šolta
Šolta is an island next to the island Brač. It is only an hour away from Split with a ferry that will take you to town Rogač. Šolta is the island of olives, wine, figs and honey. An oasis just 9 nm away from Split, ideal for sailboat guests, families and all those looking for a stress relief holiday.
Hvar
One of the most beautiful islands in Adriatic sea is island Hvar. You can go on Hvar by ferry which goes to town Stari Grad or by catamaran going to main town Hvar. An island Hvar is known for its lavender fields. Also is known as the sunniest island in the Adriatic because of annual average of 2726 sunny hours.
Vis
Island Vis will leave you breathless because of a beauty of its numerous unique beaches and its untouched nature. Maybe most important reason for Vis uniqueness lies in its 500 years of isolation as a military island where time had stopped. One of the best known natural beauties of this island is the Blue Cave located on small islet of Biševo.
The main ferry and catamaran operator is Jadrolinija, on their website you can get all necessary information and sailing schedule.
Most importantly Hotel Globo Split staff will also provide you with all information you need and help you to get some organized one day trips to islands if you wish so. And after day fulfilled with beauty of Adriatic islands you can just relax and get some rest in our cozy hotel rooms.