Experts' Choice Award Marjan Park
What the experts agree on
This wooded peninsula rises 178m above Split's western edge, crisscrossed with hiking and jogging trails offering stunning Adriatic views. Locals flock here weekends for rock climbing, cycling, and walks to scenic lookouts over the palace and port.
“The people of Split love to walk and jog along this steep, wooded peninsula, where paths criss-cross the crest.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's "Frequented by locals on weekends as a nearby recreational area. There are stunning views from the top." Full review
Frommer's "Marjan is actually a 3.5km (2 mile) long peninsula, and if you walk all the way to the end of it you’ll come to Bene." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This view point...commands a unique point of view of the port, the Riva and the palace and campanile which stand out from the jungle of buildings in the new town." Full review
Afar Magazine "Marjan is a large nature preserve laden with jogging trails and scenic lookouts over the Adriatic." Full review
Lonely Planet "Looming up to 178m over Split's western fringes, this nature reserve occupies a big space in Split's psyche" Full review
The Guardian "This is a popular place for cycling, rock climbing and hiking, and you can pick up the walking trail to get here from the western Riva – the seafront promenade."
