Is Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Croatia, Worth Visiting?

Trogir is a small town on the Adriatic coast of Croatia. We found plenty to keep us entertained while visiting. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Trogir Old Town is beautiful and is on a small island where most of the key places of interest are. The old town has a blend of Renaissance, Baroque and Romanesque buildings.

We stayed in Trogir for two weeks and very much enjoyed it; however, to see the principal attractions, you could do it on a day trip from Split or other nearby resorts. On our March visit, some of the touristy things were closed, but that didn’t take the shine off our trip.

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Why Visit Trogir?

Trogir is a fantastic city if you like a blend of beautiful architecture and sea views. The old town is the focal point of the town and has Baroque, Renaissance and Romanesque architecture. Highlights of the old town for me were the cathedral, the loggia, and the castle. We really enjoyed visiting and found a range of things to do.

Trogir is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognised for its urban continuity. The city was built in the Hellenistic period and was further enhanced under Venetian control.

In addition to historic sites, there is coastline to explore and fun activities related to the sea. It also seemed a popular starting point for cruises and boat rentals. I also visited the nearby beaches, a short walk from the centre.

If you enjoy hiking, there are also some walking trails from the centre, including visiting viewpoints above the town. There are also excursions and tours on the Viator website.

What About Food or Drinks Out?

There are choices for places to dine out or enjoy drinks in the central areas of town and beyond. During our visit, we dined out at a few of these establishments, some of which have views of the sea or historic buildings. You can try local food or, in some places, the typical tourist street food. During my stay, I really frequented the cheaper neighbourhood cafe-bars that are commonplace in Croatia.

Places To Stay?

There are plenty of accommodation options on Booking.com for places to stay in the centre or in the nearby resorts. This includes hotels, holiday apartments and even a few backpacking hostels. As we were staying for a few weeks, we opted for a dog-friendly rental just outside the old town.

Apartment Ivana was a 5-minute walk from the centre in a quiet neighbourhood. It was easily accessible to shopping, markets, and the interesting parts of town. This had a fully functional kitchen, two bedrooms, and a lounge. As a bonus, this place had a balcony with a sea view. We felt at home during our stay here, and the host was helpful too.

What About Food Shopping?

I really enjoy cooking with local food when visiting anywhere, and Trogir had some nice shops. First was the local fish market, which had different produce daily. This only opens early, so visiting was one of the first errands of the day.

Opposite was the local farmers’ market, which is ideal for locally produced fruit and vegetables. They also sold other local produce, including olive oil, condiments and honey. At the edge of the market were various butchers and cheese producers.

In addition to the markets, Trogir has a selection of supermarkets, my favourites being Konzum and Plodine. Henry, my dog, was happy, as they had a rotisserie for quick, simple roast chicken meals.

How To Get To Trogir

If coming from abroad, Trogir is near Split Airport, with regular buses from there. It is also on the FlixBus network if coming from other parts of Croatia. If arriving from Split, you can catch one of the regular buses in the centre. As we were travelling with a dog, this limited our options from Split, and we ended up arriving and leaving by Bolt taxi. The Bolt Pet procedure was painless and took less than 10 minutes of waiting time. During the summer, there are also ferries from Split, run by Bura Line Ferries.

There is also a bus station which has routes to nearby towns and cities. If you want to visit Krka National Park, then you need to catch the bus to Šibenik first.

Is Trogir in Croatia Worth Visiting?

We really enjoyed our visit to Trogir, as it had the perfect blend of architecture and coastal activities. It was a nice place to spend a few weeks in late winter/early spring. Some things were closed during our visit, but there was plenty to keep us engaged. The bar and restaurant scene here was also great, with most places open year-round.