Trip to Stari Grad, Croatia: how to get there, how many days and when to go

Stari Grad – Split-Dalmácia Destination Hvar about 55 km from Split

How to get there

Autobusni kolodvor Stari Grad 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before booking. Ferries link Split to the Stari Grad terminal. From the terminal, continue by local transport to the town center, about 2 km; check the connection to Hvar.

How many days

Two nights separate the town center and the agricultural landscape.

When to go

April to June and September to October are usually milder for countryside visits. Between June and August, Stari Grad tends to be hot with longer daylight hours for planning rural activities.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

The urban core is compact. For the plain, choose a guided walk, cycling on a suitable route, or road transport.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Stari Grad

Morning
Poet’s house
Visit the Tvrdalj and its water spaces and garden.
Afternoon
Layout of the plain
Follow an authorized route through the Starogradsko polje, with interpretation of the agricultural layout.
Late afternoon
Return to the bay
Return to the town center for a short walk along the water.
Evening
Prepare the crossing
Dine in Stari Grad and check the transfer to the terminal outside the center.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is the Stari Grad terminal in the town center?

No. Allow for transport between the ferry port and the town center streets.

What is visited in the Stari Grad plain?

Paths and boundaries of agricultural plots form the cultural landscape; it is not a visit focused on a single building.

Can Tvrdalj be seen year-round?

The tourist opening season usually runs from May to October; confirm access before scheduling your visit.

Is it possible to combine Stari Grad and Hvar?

Yes. The towns are on the same island and are connected by road, without a second crossing.

Your trip to Stari Grad.