ancient ruins
Diocletian's Palace
A sprawling 4th-century Roman emperor's palace forming the living heart of Split's old town, a UNESCO site unlike any other.
9 km · about 15 min drive
Split-Dalmatia, Croatia · Europe
Podstrana works well as a base: 5 minutes from Žrnovnica, 38km from Hvar Lavender Fields.
Podstrana is a town located in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia. With a population of 9,129, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Podstrana sits in Croatia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zagreb time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Podstrana to your route.
Podstrana is a municipality and a suburb of Split in the Split-Dalmatia County in Croatia. In 2011, it had a population of 9,129, of which 97% were Croats.
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Podstrana is located in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe. The coordinates are 43.4867 latitude, 16.5501 longitude.
Podstrana has a population of approximately 9,129 people, making it a town in Croatia.
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ancient ruins
A sprawling 4th-century Roman emperor's palace forming the living heart of Split's old town, a UNESCO site unlike any other.
9 km · about 15 min drive
coastal drive
A gorgeous Adriatic coastal highway running through Croatia past walled cities, islands, and crystal-clear turquoise waters.
9 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
A perfectly preserved UNESCO Romanesque-Gothic island town connected to the mainland by bridges, packed with medieval architecture.
24 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
At 778 m the highest peak on any Adriatic island, reached by a paved road across Brač: the summit drops straight to Zlatni Rat beach far below, with Hvar and the open sea beyond.
24 km · about 25 min drive
beach
A distinctive V-shaped pebble spit on Brač island that shifts shape with the wind and currents.
27 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Sun-drenched Croatian island with lavender fields, a stunning Venetian-era old town, and some of the best nightlife in the Adriatic.
36 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
A glamorous Venetian harbour town crowned by a hilltop fortress, gateway to lavender fields and island nightlife.
36 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
Fragrant purple lavender fields blanketing the interior of Hvar island, blooming spectacularly in June and July.
38 km · about 45 min drive
April to October
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