Central Beach Journal
Stories, recipes and notes from our summer by the sea — a behind-the-scenes look from Split and the Central Beach terrace.
Travel29 August 2026Sea Temperature in Split by Month: When the Adriatic Is Warm Enough to Swim
Monthly sea temperatures for Split, Croatia, with the sources and measurement periods behind them. Why the sea lags the air by a month, when the swimming season really runs, and what bura and jugo do to the water.
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Food22 August 2026Aperol Spritz, Hugo, Limoncello or Fiero: Which Spritz to Order on the Adriatic
Four spritzes, one build. What actually goes into an Aperol, Hugo, Limoncello and Martini Fiero spritz, the 3-2-1 ratio behind all of them, and how to work out which one you will actually like.
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Food10 August 2026Where to Eat Breakfast in Split, Croatia
Breakfast in Split hides inside one square kilometre of old town - unless you follow the coast east. This runs zone by zone from Diocletian's Palace out to Žnjan: who opens at seven, what a plate really costs, and how many minutes each table sits from a swim.
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Travel20 July 2026Best Day Trips from Split: Islands, Waterfalls, and Beyond
A local's guide to the 10 best day trips from Split, Croatia, from Hvar and the Blue Cave to Krka and Trogir. Honest costs in euros, ferries vs tours, and when to just stay in Split. Updated for 2026.
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Travel5 July 202620 Best Things to Do in Split, Croatia (2026 Local Guide)
From the stone maze of Diocletian's Palace to the climb up Marjan and the made-over Žnjan beach, Split rewards a plan over a checklist. The full rundown: what to see, where to eat, which day trips earn the early start, and the tourist traps to walk straight past.
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Stories2 June 2026Welcome to Summer 2026
The sun is back over Žnjan and so are we. Central Beach Split is open for the 2026 season: live music and DJ nights, Mediterranean bites, cold cocktails and the best stretch of the Adriatic right at your feet. Here is what to expect this summer.
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