{"id":5742,"date":"2026-07-14T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/?p=5742"},"modified":"2026-09-12T16:00:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T16:00:51","slug":"best-islands-from-split-ranked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/blog\/best-islands-from-split-ranked\/","title":{"rendered":"9 parasta saarta, joihin kannattaa tutustua Splitist\u00e4 k\u00e4sin, kipparin rankkauksessa"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.de-byline{color:#555;font-size:.95em;margin-bottom:1.2em}.de-tip{border-left:4px solid #0a9396;background:#eef7f7;padding:14px 18px;margin:22px 0;border-radius:4px}.de-tip p{margin:0}.de-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:18px 0;font-size:.97em}.de-table th,.de-table td{border:1px solid #d9e2e2;padding:9px 12px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}.de-table th{background:#0a9396;color:#fff}.de-table tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f6fafa}.de-sources{margin-top:2em}figure.de-fig{margin:22px 0}figure.de-fig img{max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px}figure.de-fig figcaption{font-size:.85em;color:#666;margin-top:6px}<\/style>\n<p class=\"de-byline\">By the Dalmatia Express crew \u2014 skippers who sail the Split\u2013island routes every day, 24\/7. Updated 12 September 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The best islands from Split are not all the same. Each island below is best at one thing. This ranking judges them on that, not on popularity. Here is our honest view of the nine best islands near Split: what each one is best for, how long it takes to get there, and who should go. Island hopping from Split needs a little planning. Some islands are a 30-minute trip. Others take most of a day by public ferry. That difference should shape your plan more than any top-ten list.<\/p>\n<p>We sail these routes every day, in all kinds of sea. For every island you get: the travel time by public catamaran or ferry, the time by private boat, an honest feel of the place, who it suits, and one thing we learned from working on these waters.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"de-fig\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Panorama-Hvar-Town-Hvar-Island-Croatia.webp\" alt=\"Hvarin kaupungin satama, Splitist\u00e4 k\u00e4sin vierailtavien saarten k\u00e4rkisijalla\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"399\"><figcaption>Hvarin kaupunki \u2014 yksi parhaista saaristamme Splitist\u00e4 k\u00e4sin.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"How_we_ranked_the_best_islands_from_Split\">N\u00e4in sijoitimme parhaat saaret Splitist\u00e4<\/span><\/h2><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Sis\u00e4llysluettelo<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#How_we_ranked_the_best_islands_from_Split\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> N\u00e4in sijoitimme parhaat saaret Splitist\u00e4<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#1_Hvar_Town_the_best_island_near_Split_if_you_want_glamour\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> 1. Hvar Town \u2014 the best island near Split if you want glamour<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2_Brac_Bol_and_Zlatni_Rat_the_best_island_near_Split_for_beach_lovers_and_active_days\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> 2. Bra\u010d (Bol ja Zlatni Rat) \u2013 paras saari Splitin l\u00e4hell\u00e4 rantalomailijoille ja aktiivisille p\u00e4iville<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3_Vis_the_best_island_from_Split_for_getting_away_from_the_crowds\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> 3. Vis \u2013 paras saari Splitist\u00e4, jos haluat paeta v\u00e4kijoukkoja<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4_Solta_the_best_island_near_Split_for_a_quiet_no-fuss_family_day\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> 4. \u0160olta \u2013 paras saari Splitin l\u00e4hell\u00e4 rauhalliseen ja mutkattomaan perhep\u00e4iv\u00e4\u00e4n<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#5_Korcula_Town_the_best_island_from_Split_for_history_and_8220little_Dubrovnik8221_charm\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> 5. Kor\u010dulan kaupunki \u2013 Splitist\u00e4 paras saari historian ja \u201dpikku-Dubrovnikin\u201d vieh\u00e4tyksen vuoksi<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#6_The_Pakleni_Islands_the_best_islands_near_Split_for_beach_clubs_and_escaping_Hvar8217s_crowds\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">7<\/span> 6. Paklenin saaret \u2013 parhaat saaret Splitin l\u00e4hell\u00e4 rantaklubeille ja Hvarin v\u00e4kijoukkojen paettaviksi<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#7_Bisevo_and_the_Blue_Cave_worth_its_own_place_on_the_list_not_just_a_Vis_add-on\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">8<\/span> 7. Bi\u0161evo and the Blue Cave \u2014 worth its own place on the list, not just a Vis add-on<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#8_Trogir_and_Ciovo_the_best_8220island8221_near_Split_if_you_do_not_want_a_boat_at_all\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">9<\/span> 8. Trogir and \u010ciovo \u2014 the best &#8220;island&#8221; near Split if you do not want a boat at all<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#9_Blue_Lagoon_Drvenik_Veli_the_best_pick_near_Split_for_swimming_in_clear_turquoise_water\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">10<\/span> 9. Blue Lagoon (Drvenik Veli) \u2014 the best pick near Split for swimming in clear turquoise water<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Best_islands_from_Split_how_to_actually_choose_between_them\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">11<\/span> Parhaat saaret Splitist\u00e4: miten valita niiden v\u00e4lill\u00e4<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#See_the_islands_before_you_go\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">11.1<\/span> N\u00e4e saaret ennen l\u00e4ht\u00f6\u00e4si<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Frequently_asked_questions_about_the_best_islands_from_Split\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">12<\/span> Usein kysyttyj\u00e4 kysymyksi\u00e4 Splitin parhaista saarista<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#What_is_the_best_island_to_visit_from_Split\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">12.1<\/span> Mik\u00e4 on paras saari, jolle kannattaa matkustaa Splitist\u00e4?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_many_islands_can_you_visit_from_Split_in_one_day\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">12.2<\/span> Kuinka monella saarella voi k\u00e4yd\u00e4 Splitist\u00e4 k\u00e4sin yhdess\u00e4 p\u00e4iv\u00e4ss\u00e4?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Which_island_near_Split_is_closest\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">12.3<\/span> Mik\u00e4 Splitin l\u00e4hell\u00e4 oleva saari on l\u00e4himp\u00e4n\u00e4?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Is_Hvar_or_Brac_better_to_visit_from_Split\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">12.4<\/span> Onko Splitist\u00e4 parempi vierailla Hvarilla vai Bra\u010dilla?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_do_you_get_to_the_Blue_Cave_from_Split\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">12.5<\/span> Miten p\u00e4\u00e4set Splitist\u00e4 Siniselle luolalle?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Is_Vis_worth_visiting_from_Split\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">12.6<\/span> Onko Visin vierailun arvoinen Splitist\u00e4 k\u00e4sin?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_islands_are_best_for_families_near_Split\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">12.7<\/span> Mitk\u00e4 saaret sopivat parhaiten lapsiperheille Splitin l\u00e4hell\u00e4?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Do_I_need_a_car_ferry_or_a_catamaran_to_visit_these_islands\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">12.8<\/span> Tarvitsenko autolautan tai katamaraanin n\u00e4ille saarille?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Sources_further_reading\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">13<\/span> L\u00e4hteet ja lis\u00e4lukemista<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<p>There is no single &#8220;best&#8221; island near Split. There is a best island for what you want. We scored these nine islands on four things: how different the place is, how fast you can get there and back, how well it fits different types of traveller, and how it copes with summer crowds. Hvar is number one. It is not the most relaxing island. But no other island nearby has the same mix of glamour, good hotels and restaurants, and a beautiful old town. After Hvar come the beach islands, the wine islands, the quiet swimming spots, and one sea cave that is worth the trip on its own.<\/p>\n<table class=\"de-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Saari<\/th>\n<th>Aika Splitist\u00e4 (julkinen)<\/th>\n<th>Aika Splitist\u00e4 (yksityisveneell\u00e4)<\/th>\n<th>Paras<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Hvarin kaupunki<\/td>\n<td>~50\u201360 min (katamaraani)<\/td>\n<td>~55 minuuttia<\/td>\n<td>Y\u00f6el\u00e4m\u00e4\u00e4, jahteja, vanhankaupungin glamouria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bra\u010d (Bol \/ Zlatni Rat)<\/td>\n<td>~55 min\u20131 h 15 (katamaraani)<\/td>\n<td>~35 minuuttia<\/td>\n<td>Purjelautailu, kuuluisa ranta, aktiiviset p\u00e4iv\u00e4t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vis<\/td>\n<td>~1h10\u20132h (katamaraani, reitist\u00e4 riippuen)<\/td>\n<td>~65 minuuttia<\/td>\n<td>Villi\u00e4 uintia, viini\u00e4, v\u00e4kijoukoista irtautumista<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0160olta<\/td>\n<td>~30 min (katamaraani) \/ ~1 h (autolautta)<\/td>\n<td>~30 minuuttia<\/td>\n<td>Rauhallisia perhep\u00e4iv\u00e4retki\u00e4, ei v\u00e4kijoukkoja<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kor\u010dulan kaupunki<\/td>\n<td>~2.20\u20133.40 (katamaraani, reittikohtainen)<\/td>\n<td>~80 minuuttia<\/td>\n<td>Historiaa, Marco Polon tarua, \u201dpikku-Dubrovnikin\u201d vieh\u00e4tyst\u00e4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Paklenin saaret<\/td>\n<td>Ei suoraa julkista yhteytt\u00e4 \u2013 Hvarin kaupungin kautta, sitten 10\u201320 minuutin vesitaksimatka<\/td>\n<td>~55 min Hvariin + lyhyt matka<\/td>\n<td>Rantaklubeja, snorklausta, pakenemista Hvarin v\u00e4kijoukoista<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bi\u0161evo (Sininen luola)<\/td>\n<td>Vain kiertoajelu (noin 90 min pikaveneell\u00e4)<\/td>\n<td>~65 min Visin alueelle, sitten pieni venematka luolaan<\/td>\n<td>Alueen ainoa unelmien meriluola<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Trogir \/ \u010ciovo<\/td>\n<td>~30 min (bussi, maantie)<\/td>\n<td>~20\u201325 minuuttia merell\u00e4<\/td>\n<td>UNESCOn vanhakaupunki, helppo puolip\u00e4iv\u00e4kohde, ei lauttaa tarvita<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sininen laguuni \/ Drvenik Veli<\/td>\n<td>Vain kiertoajeluveneell\u00e4 (~80\u201390 min hitaalla veneell\u00e4)<\/td>\n<td>~35\u201345 minuuttia<\/td>\n<td>Uinti turkoosissa, suojaisassa vedess\u00e4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Yksityinen taksivene (Dalmatia Express)<\/strong> \u2014 any island above<\/td>\n<td>24\/7, on your schedule. Door-to-door. Sails when catamarans cancel. Split Airport pickup available.<\/td>\n<td>30\u201380 min, direct<\/td>\n<td>Groups of 4\u201310, tight flight times, bad-weather days. Price per boat: \u0160olta \u20ac250\u2013450, Bra\u010d \u20ac270\u2013900, Hvar \u20ac370\u2013900, Vis \u20ac460\u20131,000, Kor\u010dula \u20ac800\u20131,700.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>A private taxi boat is not the cheapest option for one or two people. For a group of 4\u201310, the price per boat is often fair, and you keep the whole day. Book at <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/taxi-boat\/split-to-hvar\/\">Split Hvariin<\/a>, tai <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/contact\/\">ask us<\/a> for any other island.<\/p>\n<p>One note on the table: public times depend on the operator. Some catamarans go direct. Others stop at Milna (a port on Bra\u010d), Hvar, or other ports on the way. Check the current timetable close to your date. Schedules drop a lot outside June\u2013September. The private times above are direct, point-to-point estimates for our boats. They depend on the weather.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"1_Hvar_Town_the_best_island_near_Split_if_you_want_glamour\">1. Hvar Town \u2014 the best island near Split if you want glamour<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hvar Town is number one on our list of the best islands from Split for one reason. No other island nearby has all three of these: a beautiful stone old town, a harbour full of big yachts every July and August, and a nightlife scene known as the &#8220;Croatian St Tropez&#8221;. The main square, the theatre from the 1600s (one of the oldest in Europe), and the Spanish Fortress (the old fort on the hill above town) all look great in real life too.<\/p>\n<p>By public catamaran (a fast passenger boat, no cars) it takes about 50\u201360 minutes from Split. In summer there are many sailings a day. In winter there are only two to four. In high summer the last boat back usually leaves Hvar Town around 19:15. See our full <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/blog\/split-to-hvar-ferry\/\">Splitin ja Hvarin lauttaopas<\/a> jokaisesta vaihtoehdosta. Varaa suoraan osoitteesta <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/taxi-boat\/split-to-hvar\/\">Split Hvariin<\/a>. If you are flying in, our <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/taxi-boat\/split-airport-to-hvar\/\">Splitin lentokent\u00e4lt\u00e4 Hvariin<\/a> transfer takes you from the airport dock straight to the island. You skip the drive into the city.<\/p>\n<p>Hvar suits couples who want a proper night out. It also suits anyone who wants a base with many restaurants and boat trips. It is less good for families in peak season, when crowds and prices both go up. If your evening plans do not fit the last sailing, a private transfer runs on your schedule, not the timetable.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"de-tip\"><p><strong>Kipparin vinkki:<\/strong> Everyone wants a table on the Hvar Town harbourfront. Instead, walk two minutes up any side street off the main square. The same kitchens supply many of those places. You pay less, and you do not spend the evening watching yachts park.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span id=\"2_Brac_Bol_and_Zlatni_Rat_the_best_island_near_Split_for_beach_lovers_and_active_days\">2. Bra\u010d (Bol ja Zlatni Rat) \u2013 paras saari Splitin l\u00e4hell\u00e4 rantalomailijoille ja aktiivisille p\u00e4iville<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hvar is the island where you go to be seen. Bra\u010d is the island where you go to do something. Zlatni Rat is the famous long pebble beach near the town of Bol. Its tip changes shape with the wind and currents. It is one of the most photographed beaches in the Mediterranean. The same steady afternoon wind (the &#8220;maestral&#8221;) makes it one of the best windsurfing spots in Europe. Away from the beach there is Vidova Gora, the highest peak on any Adriatic island, for a hike. There is also diving, cycling, and very good seafood by the harbour.<\/p>\n<p>Public catamarans from Split to Bol take about 55 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes, depending on the operator. In season there are up to six sailings a day. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/blog\/split-to-brac-ferry\/\">Splitist\u00e4 Bra\u010diin lauttaopas<\/a> covers every option. You can book direct at <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/taxi-boat\/split-to-brac\/\">Split Bra\u010diin<\/a>. Our private crossing is the shortest on this list, about 35 minutes from door to dock. This helps if you carry windsurf gear or want to land close to your accommodation.<\/p>\n<p>Bra\u010d suits active travellers and anyone who wants one great beach day, rather than a town to walk around. It is less good for nightlife. Bol is lively, but it is calm compared to Hvar.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"3_Vis_the_best_island_from_Split_for_getting_away_from_the_crowds\">3. Vis \u2013 paras saari Splitist\u00e4, jos haluat paeta v\u00e4kijoukkoja<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every &#8220;hidden gem&#8221; list claims Vis. For once, the claim is close to true. Vis was a closed military zone until 1989, so it missed the first tourism boom. It kept fewer resorts, more local konobas (family-run taverns), and beaches like Stiniva. Stiniva is a white-pebble cove between high limestone cliffs. You reach it by boat, or by a steep walk down. Komi\u017ea, the old fishing town on the west side of the island, still feels real and unpolished. The island&#8217;s wine and fishing traditions are strong. In 2019 UNESCO made the area a Global Geopark.<\/p>\n<p>Public transport is where Vis loses points. Sailing times vary a lot by route. The fastest direct Krilo catamaran takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. Sailings that stop at Milna and Hvar first take 2 hours or more. The slower Jadrolinija car ferry takes 2\u20133 hours. Sailings are much rarer off-season. Check the current timetable, because in winter there can be one sailing a day. Our private run takes about 65 minutes, point to point, all year. See <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/taxi-boat\/split-to-vis\/\">Jaa Visiin<\/a> vertailua varten.<\/p>\n<p>Vis suits travellers who have already seen Hvar and Bra\u010d and want somewhere quieter. It also suits anyone serious about wine or wild swimming. It is a poor choice for a rushed day trip by public ferry. The crossing alone can take half your day. That is why most visitors stay overnight or book a private transfer.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"de-tip\"><p><strong>Kipparin vinkki:<\/strong> Want to see Stiniva Beach? Go early, or go by sea. The path from the top of the cliff is steep and hot, and the beach is often full by 10am. Boats from Komi\u017ea drop you straight on the pebbles. You also see the cove from the sea first, which is the better view.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span id=\"4_Solta_the_best_island_near_Split_for_a_quiet_no-fuss_family_day\">4. \u0160olta \u2013 paras saari Splitin l\u00e4hell\u00e4 rauhalliseen ja mutkattomaan perhep\u00e4iv\u00e4\u00e4n<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u0160olta does not try to compete with Hvar or Bra\u010d. That is the point. It is the closest island to Split and the least touristy of the main options. It is the one most likely to still feel local in August. Expect quiet coves, olive groves (some trees are over a thousand years old), and small harbour villages like Maslinica and Stomorska, where the view matters more than the menu.<\/p>\n<p>It is also the fastest crossing on this list. Public catamarans to Roga\u010d (the main ferry port on \u0160olta) take about 30 minutes. The car ferry takes closer to an hour. Full details are at <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/taxi-boat\/split-to-solta\/\">Jakaa \u0160oltaan<\/a>. Our private transfer takes the same 30 minutes. What you buy is flexible timing and a landing point closer to where you stay.<\/p>\n<p>\u0160olta suits families with young children and anyone who wants a half-day without crowds. It is a weak choice if you want nightlife or a big beach scene. That is not what \u0160olta is for. For the best coves, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/blog\/solta-island-guide-2026\/\">\u0160oltan saaren opas<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"5_Korcula_Town_the_best_island_from_Split_for_history_and_8220little_Dubrovnik8221_charm\">5. Kor\u010dulan kaupunki \u2013 Splitist\u00e4 paras saari historian ja \u201dpikku-Dubrovnikin\u201d vieh\u00e4tyksen vuoksi<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kor\u010dula Town earns its &#8220;little Dubrovnik&#8221; nickname. The old town has a fishbone street plan, built to break the wind. The houses are honey-coloured stone. Local tradition says the explorer Marco Polo was born here, though the evidence is weak. It is a smaller, cheaper alternative to Dubrovnik. If a few hours of history is enough, the island also has beaches, vineyards, and cycling routes.<\/p>\n<p>It is also the longest public crossing on this list. The fastest direct Krilo catamaran takes 2 hours 20 minutes. Other sailings take around 3 hours. The Jadrolinija ferry via Vela Luka (the port at the far end of the island) can take 3 hours 40 minutes. See the full comparison at <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/taxi-boat\/split-to-korcula\/\">Split Kor\u010dulaan<\/a>. This is where a private transfer makes the biggest difference. Our boats do it in about 80 minutes. That turns an overnight-only trip into a real day trip.<\/p>\n<p>Kor\u010dula suits families and history fans. It also fits well with our <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/taxi-boat\/hvar-to-dubrovnik\/\">Hvarista Dubrovnikiin<\/a> route if you are heading south instead of returning to Split.<\/p>\n<p>Need a crossing timed around a ferry gap, or a quote for a group? <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/contact\/\">Viesti miehist\u00f6lle<\/a> with your dates and group size. We will give you a real price, not a range to guess from.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"6_The_Pakleni_Islands_the_best_islands_near_Split_for_beach_clubs_and_escaping_Hvar8217s_crowds\">6. Paklenin saaret \u2013 parhaat saaret Splitin l\u00e4hell\u00e4 rantaklubeille ja Hvarin v\u00e4kijoukkojen paettaviksi<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Pakleni Islands are a small group of islands just off Hvar Town. The main ones are Sveti Klement (Palmi\u017eana Bay, beach bars, restaurants), Marinkovac (Stipanska Bay and the famous Carpe Diem beach club), and Jerolim (mostly a nudist beach). None of them has a ferry from Split. You go to Hvar Town first, then take a water taxi. The ride takes 10\u201320 minutes, and boats leave every 20\u201330 minutes in season.<\/p>\n<p>So the Pakleni Islands are not a rival to Hvar. They are the beach day you take after the town day. A water taxi usually takes you to one island for the day. You cannot hop between the islands by taxi. So choose your island based on the crowd you want.<\/p>\n<p>They suit anyone visiting Hvar who wants to swim away from the busy harbour. To find which island fits which traveller, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/blog\/pakleni-islands-guide-2026\/\">Paklenin saarten opas<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"7_Bisevo_and_the_Blue_Cave_worth_its_own_place_on_the_list_not_just_a_Vis_add-on\">7. Bi\u0161evo and the Blue Cave \u2014 worth its own place on the list, not just a Vis add-on<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Blue Cave (Modra \u0160pilja) is on Bi\u0161evo, a small island just southwest of Vis. It is the one true bucket-list sight on this list. It is a sea cave. Around midday, sunlight enters through an opening under the water and turns the water a bright, glowing blue. It gets its own place here because many visitors come only for the cave and treat the rest of Vis as extra.<\/p>\n<p>There is no ferry to the cave. Almost everyone visits on an organised speedboat tour from Split, Trogir, or Hvar. At the cave you change into a small local boat, because the entrance is only about 1.5 metres high. Count on about 90 minutes each way by a standard tour speedboat. The entry fee (usually \u20ac12\u201324, paid on site) is often not included. Go between 11am and 1pm for the best light. In rough sea the cave closes to all boats. This is a real safety rule, not a marketing line.<\/p>\n<p>We run this as a private trip, not a tour boat with forty other people. Read our full <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/blog\/blue-cave-croatia\/\">Sinisen luolan opas<\/a>, tai katso <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/excursions\/bluecave\/\">Sinisen luolan retkemme<\/a> valon ymp\u00e4rille rakennettuun ajoitukseen, ei kiinte\u00e4\u00e4n aikav\u00e4liin. Se sopii kaikille, jotka haluavat luolan ilman ruuhkaisia ryhm\u00e4kierroksia.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"de-tip\"><p><strong>Kipparin vinkki:<\/strong> The big group tours all reach the cave around midday. The light is best then, but the line of boats waiting to enter is longest. A private run a little before or after the peak, say 10:15 or 13:15, still gets good light with a much shorter wait.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span id=\"8_Trogir_and_Ciovo_the_best_8220island8221_near_Split_if_you_do_not_want_a_boat_at_all\">8. Trogir and \u010ciovo \u2014 the best &#8220;island&#8221; near Split if you do not want a boat at all<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Trogir is a small island joined by bridges to the mainland and to the larger island of \u010ciovo. That makes it the odd one out on this list: you can reach it by road. The old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is a tight maze of stone streets from the Romanesque and Venetian periods, around the Cathedral of St Lawrence. It is small enough to see properly in half a day. \u010ciovo, just across the bridge, adds beach clubs and a quieter feel once you are done with the old town.<\/p>\n<p>By bus it is about 30 minutes from Split, with up to 35 departures a day. No ferry timetable needed. By sea it is an easy 20\u201325 minute private run. That helps if you want to skip the road traffic, which gets very bad in peak season.<\/p>\n<p>Trogir suits anyone short on time who still wants a real old town. It also suits families who want an easy add-on to a stay in Split, rather than a full island trip.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"9_Blue_Lagoon_Drvenik_Veli_the_best_pick_near_Split_for_swimming_in_clear_turquoise_water\">9. Blue Lagoon (Drvenik Veli) \u2014 the best pick near Split for swimming in clear turquoise water<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Blue Lagoon is a sheltered channel between the island of Drvenik Veli and two small islets, Krknja\u0161 Mali and Krknja\u0161 Veli. It is on this list because the water here is a different colour from almost anywhere else this close to Split: bright, shallow turquoise. It is a swimming and snorkelling spot, not a town. It is usually part of a half-day or full-day tour boat trip from Split or Trogir.<\/p>\n<p>There is no ferry. You get there by tour boat or private charter only. Standard tour boats take about 80\u201390 minutes each way from Split. A private speedboat cuts that to about 35\u201345 minutes. From Trogir it is quicker again, about 30\u201345 minutes, because it is closer.<\/p>\n<p>This suits anyone who cares more about swimming than sightseeing. It fits well with Trogir, because the two are close. It is a weak choice if you want an old town or a place to eat. Bring lunch. This is a water day, not a town.<\/p>\n<div style=\"max-width:640px;margin:1.2em 0\">\n<p><strong>Yksityisen taksiveneen matka-aika Splitist\u00e4<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:8px 0\"><span>\u0160olta \u2014 30 min<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#0a2540;height:14px;width:38%;border-radius:3px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin:8px 0\"><span>Bra\u010d (Bol) \u2014 35 min<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#0a2540;height:14px;width:44%;border-radius:3px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin:8px 0\"><span>Hvarin kaupunki \u2014 55 min<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#5b7a9d;height:14px;width:69%;border-radius:3px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin:8px 0\"><span>Visit \u2014 65 min<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#5b7a9d;height:14px;width:81%;border-radius:3px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin:8px 0\"><span>Kor\u010dula \u2014 80 min<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#9db4c8;height:14px;width:100%;border-radius:3px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Best_islands_from_Split_how_to_actually_choose_between_them\">Parhaat saaret Splitist\u00e4: miten valita niiden v\u00e4lill\u00e4<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want a short list instead of all nine: first-time visitors with three or four days should do Hvar and Bra\u010d. Together they give you the glamour and the beach, and both are easy to reach. If you stay a week or more, add Vis or Kor\u010dula for a real change of pace. Both take real time by public catamaran, and a private transfer is the difference between a rushed day and a relaxed one. Families and quieter travellers should choose \u0160olta and Trogir over Hvar and the Pakleni Islands. If the Blue Cave or the Blue Lagoon is a must, book it as its own trip. Do not add it to an already long day. Both are better without a rush.<\/p>\n<p>Weather is the one thing most plans ignore. Fast public catamarans are the first boats cancelled in strong bura (a cold north-east wind) or jugo (a warm south-east wind). This happens often enough in spring and autumn to ruin a tight plan. Bigger car ferries handle rough sea better. Our closed-cabin boats with radar often still sail when the catamarans have stopped for the day. That matters if you have a flight to catch and no spare time.<\/p>\n<p>Not sure which islands fit your dates, your group size, or your taste for early mornings or late nights? <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/fi\/contact\/\">Ota yhteytt\u00e4 miehist\u00f6\u00f6n<\/a> and tell us what you want. We will tell you honestly whether public transport gets you there comfortably, or whether a private run saves your trip.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"See_the_islands_before_you_go\">N\u00e4e saaret ennen l\u00e4ht\u00f6\u00e4si<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Split%20archipelago%2C%20Croatia&amp;output=embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"350\" style=\"border:0\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Splitin saariston kartta\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WkOEHfUKehs\" title=\"Hvarin ja Stari Gradin drone-ilmakuvaus\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Frequently_asked_questions_about_the_best_islands_from_Split\">Usein kysyttyj\u00e4 kysymyksi\u00e4 Splitin parhaista saarista<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"What_is_the_best_island_to_visit_from_Split\">Mik\u00e4 on paras saari, jolle kannattaa matkustaa Splitist\u00e4?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There is no single best island from Split. It depends on what you want. Hvar is number one on our list for its old town, nightlife, and hotels. Bra\u010d is better for beaches and active days. Vis suits travellers who want quiet. \u0160olta suits families who want a simple day without crowds.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"How_many_islands_can_you_visit_from_Split_in_one_day\">Kuinka monella saarella voi k\u00e4yd\u00e4 Splitist\u00e4 k\u00e4sin yhdess\u00e4 p\u00e4iv\u00e4ss\u00e4?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>By public catamaran, realistically one island, if you want more than a couple of rushed hours there. Crossing times and limited sailings use up the day fast. Multi-island speedboat tours visit several islands, but you spend most of the day on the water. A private charter gives you more control over how you split the time.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Which_island_near_Split_is_closest\">Mik\u00e4 Splitin l\u00e4hell\u00e4 oleva saari on l\u00e4himp\u00e4n\u00e4?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u0160olta. The public catamaran to Roga\u010d takes about 30 minutes, and a private transfer takes about the same. It is the shortest trip on this list.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Is_Hvar_or_Brac_better_to_visit_from_Split\">Onko Splitist\u00e4 parempi vierailla Hvarilla vai Bra\u010dilla?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hvar wins for nightlife and old-town atmosphere. Bra\u010d wins for beaches and windsurfing, especially at Zlatni Rat in Bol. Many visitors do both, because neither crossing from Split takes more than about an hour.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"How_do_you_get_to_the_Blue_Cave_from_Split\">Miten p\u00e4\u00e4set Splitist\u00e4 Siniselle luolalle?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Almost everyone goes on an organised speedboat tour from Split or Trogir. At the cave you change into a small local boat, because the entrance is only about 1.5 metres high. There is no ferry to Bi\u0161evo. Count on about 90 minutes each way by standard tour boat, or a shorter run with a private charter.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Is_Vis_worth_visiting_from_Split\">Onko Visin vierailun arvoinen Splitist\u00e4 k\u00e4sin?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, especially if you have already seen Hvar and Bra\u010d and want somewhere quieter. The trade-off is travel time. Public catamarans take from about 1 hour 10 minutes on the fastest direct sailing to 2 hours or more on routes with stops. So Vis suits an overnight stay or a private transfer better than a rushed day trip.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"What_islands_are_best_for_families_near_Split\">Mitk\u00e4 saaret sopivat parhaiten lapsiperheille Splitin l\u00e4hell\u00e4?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u0160olta and Trogir\/\u010ciovo are the calmest options: short crossings, few crowds, no late nights needed. Kor\u010dula also works well for families who want a bit more history and a longer day out.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Do_I_need_a_car_ferry_or_a_catamaran_to_visit_these_islands\">Tarvitsenko autolautan tai katamaraanin n\u00e4ille saarille?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Catamarans (fast boats for foot passengers only) are the quickest and most frequent option for day trips to Hvar, Bra\u010d, \u0160olta, Vis, and Kor\u010dula. Car ferries are slower, but you need one if you bring a car. They also run more reliably in rough weather. Private water taxis avoid both limits. They run on your schedule, not a fixed timetable.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"de-fig\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gw35.jpg\" alt=\"Great White 35 -yksityisveneell\u00e4 saarihyppely\u00e4 Splitist\u00e4 Adrianmeren yli\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"850\"><figcaption>Saarihyppely\u00e4 Splitist\u00e4 yksityisveneell\u00e4, suoraan ja omaan aikatauluusi sopivasti.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One signature experience per island: Hvar \u2014 a beach-club day on the Pakleni Islands (Carpe Diem) and wine tasting at Tomi\u0107 or Zlatan Otok. Bra\u010d \u2014 windsurfing with Big Blue Sport in Bol, and a visit to the Blaca Hermitage (an old monastery hidden in a canyon). Vis \u2014 the military history tour, and the dive to the sunken B-17 bomber with Diving Center B-24. \u0160olta \u2014 olive-oil tasting at Olynthia.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"de-sources\"><span id=\"Sources_further_reading\">L\u00e4hteet ja lis\u00e4lukemista<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jadrolinija.hr\/en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jadrolinija \u2014 virallinen lauttaoperaattori<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/krilo.hr\/en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Krilo Fast Ferries \u2014 viralliset aikataulut<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ferryhopper.com\/en\/ferry-routes\/direct\/split-korcula\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ferryhopper \u2013 Split\u2013Kor\u010dula -reitin aikataulut 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ferryhopper.com\/en\/ferry-routes\/direct\/split-vis\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ferryhopper \u2014 Split\u2013Vis-reittien aikataulut 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bol.hr\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Matkailutoimisto Bol - Zlatni Rat ja Bol tiedot<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/split-airport.hr\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Splitin lentoasema \u2014 viralliset liikennetiedot<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What is the best island to visit from Split?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"There is no single best island from Split. 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