Dalmatian Islands Walk

Walking information

The route is mostly along tracks or rural roads; sometimes on paths (some can be rocky due to characteristic limestone). Paths are generally easy to follow and sometimes waymarked and/or signposted however this is variable.

Day 1 Arrive in Split

Arrive in Split
You stay at Residence Stine

Day 2 Brač Circular Walk 17 KM/10.5MI

This varied circular walk takes you into the hills south of Supetar to walk through olive groves and for views back to Split.Then following the coastline there are several swimming opportunities to enjoy in the vivid clear blue water as you make your way back to the lovely town of Supetar, before the ferry back to Split.
You stay at Residence Stine (breakfast included)

Day 3 Napoleon Fortress 8.5 KM/5.5MI

An early morning ferry takes you to Hvar where you spend the next four nights. From Hvar Town walk up to the so-called Napoleon Fortress, now an astronomical observatory of the University of Zagreb. Here you'll have a great view over Hvar and beyond. From here walk through olive groves and vineyards to return to Hvar town.
You stay at Villa Nora (breakfast included)

Day 4 Sveti Klement Island 6.5KM/4 MI

Take a water taxi (payable locally) to the largest of the Pakleni islands, Sveti Klement and follow a shady, rocky path to the hamlet of Vlaka. There are plenty of coves and beaches to stop at today before taking the water taxi back to Hvar.
You stay at Villa Nora (breakfast included)

Day 5 Malo Grablje 16KM/10 MI

Today your walk takes you through the hills where you will see olive groves and lavender fields to the abandoned village of Malo Grablje. The route back down takes you to Milna, on the coast, where you can stop for a swim before following an inland route through vineyards back to Hvar town.
You stay at Villa Nora (breakfast included)

Day 6 Stari Grad 13KM/8MI

Take the bus to Stari Grad to enjoy a circular walk of two halves. Firstly, you walk through olive groves, vineyards and villages in the hills south of the plain, and secondly through the famous cultivated land on the Stari Grad plain. This area was laid out by the Greeks in the 4th century BC and has been in continuous use for growing olives and vines ever since. Interpretive panels along the way provide information. If possible, we suggest you allow yourself some time to explore Stari Grad, which translates as 'Old City' before taking the bus back to Hvar town.
You stay at Villa Nora (breakfast included)

Day 7 At Split 9KM/6MI

Take the morning ferry back to Split, spend time exploring the city and visiting the Diocletian Palace, and take a walk around Marjan Park, a wooded headland with magnificent views.
You stay at Residence Stine (breakfast included)

Day 8 Depart

Leave Split.
Breakfast included