Updated October 2026
For a first date in Split, try Marjan Forest Park, Basement halls of Diocletian's Palace, or Bell tower of St Domnius Cathedral. Weekday evenings are calmer; on Friday and Saturday, book ahead where you can.
Split makes dating easy: a Roman palace to wander through, a forest hill for sunset and a waterfront for coffee. Most good dates here combine a walk with a drink or dinner somewhere small and local.
Here are ten real places for every budget, from free viewpoints and markets to the opera and traditional konobas, plus two very Split ideas at the end.
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Park and viewpointsMarjan€All ages
A wooded hill on the edge of the old town with paths, trim trails and lookout points over the city and the islands. Walk up from the Riva in the late afternoon for the sunset.
Marjan Forest Park, reached by steps from the western end of the Riva, 21000 Split · Walk-in
Historic siteOld Town€All ages
The remarkably well preserved underground halls of the Roman palace, now a museum and a Game of Thrones filming location. Book a guide or read up first, as the halls themselves have little information.
Diocletian's Palace substructures, entrance from the Riva, 21000 Split · Walk-in
Bell tower climbOld Town (Peristyle)€All ages
Climb the 57-metre medieval bell tower above the Peristyle for a spectacular view over the whole city. Short, a little thrilling and a good first-date activity.
Cathedral of St Domnius, Peristyle, 21000 Split · Walk-in
MuseumMeje (Marjan)€All ages
The villa and gardens of Croatia's best-known sculptor, overlooking the sea, open Tuesday to Sunday from 08:00 to 18:00. Calm and beautiful, and less crowded than the old town.
Šetalište Ivana Meštrovića 46, 21000 Split · Walk-in
Café and restaurantOld Town (Trg Gaje Bulata)€€All ages
A café-restaurant on the theatre square, open every day from 07:00 to midnight. Good for a breakfast or coffee date, or a drink before a show next door.
Trg Gaje Bulata 6, 21000 Split · Takes bookings
Theatre and operaOld Town (Trg Gaje Bulata)€€40+
The city's grand theatre, with opera, ballet, concerts and drama (in Croatian) from October to June. Opera and ballet need no language, which makes them an elegant date.
Trg Gaje Bulata 1, 21000 Split · Takes bookings
Concert hallCity centre€30s
A concert hall with a varied monthly programme, from jazz and piano festivals to electronic and experimental music. An easy evening plan with a drink in the centre afterwards.
Tončićeva 1, 21000 Split · Takes bookings
Restaurant (konoba)City centre€€All ages
A traditional family-run konoba serving Dalmatian dishes, at reasonable prices for the quality and atmosphere. A classic, unpretentious dinner date.
Sredmanuška 4, 21000 Split · Walk-in
Restaurant (konoba)Near Marjan€€All ages
A small konoba at the foot of Marjan serving risotto, pašticada and fish, with friendly staff and fair prices. Pair it with a sunset walk up the hill.
Senjska 1, 21000 Split · Walk-in
MarketCity centre€All ages
Split's lively morning fish market. Wander through together, then take a seat at a nearby café or konoba for a seafood lunch: a very Split kind of first date.
Obrov 2, 21000 Split · Walk-in
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Beach gameBačvice€All ages
Picigin is Split's own beach game: a few people in shallow water keeping a small ball in the air with dramatic dives. Bačvice is its home, there is even a yearly world championship, and asking to join is a classic way to meet locals.
Bačvice beach, 21000 Split · Walk-in
Lookout towerMarjan€All ages
A rebuilt fire watchtower 148 metres above sea level with a free panoramic platform over Split and the islands, reachable by lift. A quiet, surprising spot for a walk-and-talk date.
Sedlo, Marjan Forest Park, 21000 Split · Walk-in
Popular places to meet people in Split include Caffe-Club Bačvice (café and club), Charlie's Bar (bar), and Fabrique Pub (pub). All of them are easy to visit alone or with friends.
Pick an indoor spot such as Basement halls of Diocletian's Palace or Bell tower of St Domnius Cathedral. Both work well for a first date in any weather.
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Checked October 2026. Opening hours and prices change, so call or check the website before you go.
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