Pretty Podstrana sprawls languidly along Croatia's Adriatic coast. The resort is fronted by glittering blue water and clean beaches, whilst lush Mediterranean greenery provides a picturesque backdrop. After soaking up the laidback pace, venture into the city for some culture. Only 11km from central Split, with its meandering streets, galleries, museums and Roman ruins, Podstrana is the ideal out of town base.
Hotels in Podstrana
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This is the second time we have stayed here and the owners are so friendly and the room we had this time was the best we had ever stayed in as it was refurbished in the winter. The beach is steps away.
We had a fantastic stay at these apartments, with the best sea view you could imagine. The towels were changed every other day, the cleaning staff very friendly. Beds very comfy, and although on the main road the bedrooms are at the back so no traffic noise.
Jackie from Kendal checked in Thu 19 Sep 2019
Things to do
Whether you're looking for a beach getaway or city break, Podstrana has something to offer every discerning traveller
Bacvice beach
Part paved, part sandy, Bacvice beach boasts clean waters ideal for swimming. There are restaurants and shops nearby.
Velika plaza
Just down the coast in Omis, with shallow waters and pebbles underfoot. Great for picnics, volleyball and pedal boats.
Znjan beach
A pebble beach in Split that's popular for watersports. There's plenty of amenities, plus a children's play area.
Podstrana coastline
The coast around Podstrana is home to kilometres of clean gravel and pebble beaches, dotted with plenty of beach hotels.
Mestrovic gallery
An unrivalled collection of Ivan Mestrovic's work. The Croatian sculptor's pieces are housed in his former residence.
Split City Museum
The Papalic Palace makes a fine home for this eclectic museum, covering history from Roman Emperor Diocletian onwards.
Gallery of Fine Arts
Contemporary and historic collections are housed in this peaceful Split gallery, dating from the from the 1300s onwards.
Archaeological museum
Split's treasure chest: an extensive collection of locally-excavated Greek, Roman and Medieval artefacts in one place.
Walking in Marjan
A spectacular hilly peninsula extending from the city. The forested area is ideal for walking or cycling terrain.
Visit Diocletian's palace
Vast Roman ruins in the city centre, with options for solo or guided tours. Also home to the Cathedral of St. Dominus.
Wander around old Split
The palace complex constitutes the Old Town, with craft stalls and souvenir shops, plus museums and markets nearby.
Visit a winery
Dalmatia has a rich 2000-year history of wine production - local companies offer wine tasting, tours, and food pairings.
Pasticada
A comforting dish of slow-roasted beef cooked with bacon. It's often served with gnocchi and very popular in Dalmatia.
Paradizet
A 'floating island'-style dessert made with eggs, milk and biscuit - find it in restaurants around Split and Podstrana.
Food markets
Colourful fresh fruits and vegetables can be found at Pazar Green market. For fish, head to Ribarnica, the fish market.
Podstrana restaurants
Podstrana's tourist restaurants can be found towards the beach; many of them serving seafood and Mediterranean cuisine.
Quasimodo
A cultural hive in the middle of Split. The busy schedule features DJ nights, gigs, quizzes and spoken word events.
Bacvice beach bars
The beach is home to plenty of bars that open 'til late, promising relaxed evenings of drinks and spectacular sea views.
Pub crawls
Don't miss out on anything the city has to offer on a notorious pub crawl. Popular routes kick off at Peristyle square.
Academia Ghetto Club
A boho venue in Split's old town draws an artsy crowd to its pretty courtyard with music, drinks, and upstairs gallery.
Holidays in Podstrana
Podstrana has something to offer everyone from last minute breaks to family friendly holidays