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Trogir

Trogir is a small walled town on an island near Split, known for its UNESCO old town and the carved west portal of its cathedral.

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Trogir is a small walled town on an island linked to the Croatian mainland by a bridge, a short drive from Split on the Dalmatian coast. Its old town is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Inside the walls, narrow stone streets lead past Venetian-era palaces to the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, whose west portal was carved by Master Radovan in 1240. Most sights sit within a few blocks and can be walked without a map.

Trogir works well as a short visit. Day trips from Split by bus are the simplest option, or you can stay one night near Split Airport before or after a flight. Allow half a day for the old town, or a full day if you add a swim and a walk along the waterfront, since the beaches are close enough to fit into the same day. Spring and early autumn are the easiest seasons, because July and August bring the most heat and crowds.

Trogir in five

Use a night here as an airport bufferSplit Airport is 6 km from Trogir and 20 km from Split, and public bus lines to both stop at the airport. A night in Trogir shortens a late arrival or an early flight, and it is a calmer start than Split.Split
See the cathedral and Radovan's portalLocals call the Cathedral of St. Lawrence by the name of St. John, the town's patron saint. It took five centuries to build, and the 13th-century portal by Radovan is the masterpiece of Croatian medieval art according to the tourist board.
Plan half a day, not a full oneThe tourist board says the main sights lie a few minutes' walk apart and can be seen in one day: the cathedral, Kamerlengo Fortress, the Tower of St. Mark, the Town Lodge and the town museum.
Walk to a town beachThere is no beach in the old center. Two town beaches sit about ten minutes' walk away, one on Čiovo and one at Brigi, and most beaches lie around Arbanija on Čiovo.
Leave luggage near the bus stationLockers at the bus station and a second storage point about 50 m toward Seget, beside the fish market, let you walk the island without bags between a morning flight and an afternoon check-in.

Things to do in Trogir

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Church · TrogirSt Lawrence's Cathedral

Sight · TrogirOkrug Gornji

Landmark · TrogirCipiko Palace

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Need to know

Airport: Split (SPU), 6 km; public buses stop at the airport
Getting there: Bus or taxi from Split or the airport
Getting around: On foot; the old town is a small island
Best base: The old town for atmosphere; Čiovo for beaches
Time needed: Half a day to one night

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JanuaryPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh11°Low5°Mild, quiet
FebruaryPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh12°Low7°Mild, quiet
MarchPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh14°Low8°Spring, mild
AprilPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh17°Low11°Spring, fresh
MayPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh21°Low14°Warm, calm
JuneClear6 rainy daysHigh27°Low19°Warm sea
JulyClear4 rainy daysHigh30°Low21°Hot, busiest
AugustClear5 rainy daysHigh30°Low22°Hot, busiest
SeptemberClear8 rainy daysHigh25°Low18°Warm sea, calmer
OctoberClear9 rainy daysHigh21°Low14°Mild, quieter
NovemberRain14 rainy daysHigh16°Low11°Wet, quiet
DecemberRain12 rainy daysHigh12°Low7°Mild, quiet

Average daily high and low in Trogir, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Tue17°14°5%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 17°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 5%.
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Thu16°11°0%Thursday: Clear. High 16°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 0%.
Fri16°9°0%Friday: Cloudy. High 16°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 0%.
Sat13°9°17%Saturday: Rain. High 13°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 17%.
Sun14°12°24%Sunday: Rain. High 14°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 24%.

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What's on in Trogir

Concerts, festivals and big events in and around the city

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Before you go to Trogir

Stays in Trogir old townIsland lanes, near the airportCheck availability

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Rules for Trogir, checked

Trogir's historic center was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1997; the main sights can be seen in one day.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
Split Airport is 20 km from Split and 6 km from Trogir; public bus lines to Split and Trogir stop at the airport.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source

Plan around Trogir

Split

Diocletian's Palace and the ferry port, close by

Read the guide Šibenik

UNESCO cathedral up the coast

Read the guide Krka National Park

Waterfalls reached from Šibenik

Read the guide Hvar

Island by catamaran from Split

Read the guide All of Croatia

Coast, islands, Zagreb and entry rules

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Trogir FAQ

Is Trogir worth visiting?

Yes for a half day or night. The old town is small, walkable and rich in stone architecture, and it works well beside Split's airport.

How many days do you need in Trogir?

Half a day covers the cathedral, the fortress and the waterfront. One night adds an evening in the lanes and a morning before the crowds. A second night is rarely needed.

Is Trogir a good day trip from Split?

Yes. Buses link Split and Trogir, and the airport sits between them, so you can combine the visit with an arrival or departure. Go early or late in summer to avoid the tour groups.

Is Trogir or Split better to stay in?

Trogir is smaller, quieter and close to the airport. Split has the island ferries, more restaurants and a bigger choice of rooms. Choose Trogir for a calm start, Split for transport links.

Does Trogir have a beach?

Not in the old center. Two town beaches are about ten minutes' walk away, and the larger beaches are around Arbanija on Čiovo, so plan a short walk or a ride.