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Stari Grad

Split-Dalmatia, Croatia · Europe

About Stari Grad

Stari Grad works well as a base: 15 minutes from Jelsa, 6km from Hvar Lavender Fields.

Stari Grad is a town located in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia. With a population of 1,921, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Stari Grad 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 Stari Grad to your route.

About Stari Grad

The Church of St. Stephen (Crkva sv. Stjepana u Starom Gradu) is the parish church of Stari Grad on the island of Hvar in Croatia. It is dedicated to the martyred Pope Stephen I. It stands on the eastern side of a small square, Trg sv. Stjepana (St. Stephen's Square), in the historical centre of Stari Grad.

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Where is Stari Grad located?

Stari Grad is located in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe. The coordinates are 43.1839 latitude, 16.5978 longitude.

What is the population of Stari Grad?

Stari Grad has a population of approximately 1,921 people, making it a town in Croatia.

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Quick Information

Population
1,921
Continent
Europe
Country
Croatia
Region
Split-Dalmatia
Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Coordinates
43.1839, 16.5978

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Croatia

Police
192
Ambulance
194
Fire
193
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

HAK roadside assistance: 1987.

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Worth the detour from Stari Grad

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Hvar Island

Sun-drenched Croatian island with lavender fields, a stunning Venetian-era old town, and some of the best nightlife in the Adriatic.

4 km · about 5 min drive

natural wonder

Hvar Lavender Fields

Fragrant purple lavender fields blanketing the interior of Hvar island, blooming spectacularly in June and July.

6 km · about 10 min drive

beach

Zlatni Rat (Golden Horn)

A distinctive V-shaped pebble spit on Brač island that shifts shape with the wind and currents.

9 km · about 15 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Vidova Gora

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.

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Hvar Town

A glamorous Venetian harbour town crowned by a hilltop fortress, gateway to lavender fields and island nightlife.

13 km · about 25 min drive

beach

Makarska

A lively coastal resort town set beneath the dramatic Biokovo mountain backdrop with a beautiful horseshoe-shaped harbor and pebble beaches.

36 km · about 40 min drive

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.

38 km · about 45 min drive

coastal drive

Dalmatian Coast Road

A gorgeous Adriatic coastal highway running through Croatia past walled cities, islands, and crystal-clear turquoise waters.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Stari Grad

  • Right hereVidova GoraAt 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.
  • 38 kmDalmatian Coast RoadA gorgeous Adriatic coastal highway running through Croatia past walled cities, islands, and crystal-clear turquoise waters.
  • 41 kmBiokovo Road to Sveti JureCroatia's highest paved road corkscrews from the Makarska Riviera to the 1,762 m summit of Sveti Jure, with a glass Skywalk and views across the Adriatic to Italy on clear days.
  • 71 kmPelješac BridgeA sweeping 2.4km cable-stayed span linking southern Dalmatia and bypassing Bosnia's coastal strip.

Driving in Croatia

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.52/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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Milna

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Pučišća

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21 km awayPop. 1,341

Postira

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21 km awayPop. 1,431

Supetar

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