{"id":5753,"date":"2026-07-30T06:57:58","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T06:57:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/?p=5753"},"modified":"2026-07-30T07:02:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T07:02:59","slug":"solta-island-guide-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/ru\/blog\/solta-island-guide-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0160olta: Dalmatia\u2019s Quietest Island \u2014 The Complete 2026 Guide"},"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}ul{margin:14px 0 14px 22px}<\/style>\n<p class=\"de-byline\"><em>By the Dalmatia Express crew \u2014 skippers running the Split\u2013island routes daily, 24\/7. Updated July 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u0160olta island<\/strong> is the closest island to Split \u2014 9 nautical miles, a Jadrolinija car ferry ride of about an hour or a catamaran hop of around 30 minutes from Roga\u010d, its only real port \u2014 and the quietest of the main options. No big resorts, no cruise-ship crowds, no strip of bars. Just olive groves, stone villages, a scattering of coves, and a slower pace that Bra\u010d, Hvar and Vis gave up years ago. If you want an island that still feels like an island, \u0160olta is it.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"de-fig\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Slike-za-clanke-1.webp\" alt=\"The clear blue sea around \u0160olta, the closest and quietest island to Split\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"><figcaption>\u0160olta \u2014 the closest island to Split, and the quietest of the main options.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Why_Solta_is_different_from_the_other_islands\">Why \u0160olta is different from the other islands<\/span><\/h2><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">\u041e\u0433\u043b\u0430\u0432\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Why_Solta_is_different_from_the_other_islands\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Why \u0160olta is different from the other islands<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_get_to_Solta_from_Split\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> How to get to \u0160olta from Split<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#The_villages_Rogac_Maslinica_Grohote_Stomorska_and_Necujam\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> The villages: Roga\u010d, Maslinica, Grohote, Stomorska and Ne\u010dujam<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Beaches_and_coves_worth_seeking_out\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Beaches and coves worth seeking out<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Olive_oil_honey_and_wine_what_Solta_actually_produces\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Olive oil, honey and wine \u2014 what \u0160olta actually produces<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_to_do_on_Solta_beyond_the_beach\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> What to do on \u0160olta beyond the beach<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Day_trip_vs_overnight_on_Solta\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">7<\/span> Day trip vs overnight on \u0160olta<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Who_Solta_actually_suits\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">8<\/span> Who \u0160olta actually suits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#FAQ\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">9<\/span> FAQ<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#How_do_I_get_from_Split_to_Solta\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">9.1<\/span> How do I get from Split to \u0160olta?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_long_is_the_ferry_from_Split_to_Solta\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">9.2<\/span> How long is the ferry from Split to \u0160olta?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Is_Solta_worth_visiting_compared_to_Hvar_or_Brac\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">9.3<\/span> Is \u0160olta worth visiting compared to Hvar or Bra\u010d?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Can_I_visit_Solta_as_a_day_trip_from_Split\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">9.4<\/span> Can I visit \u0160olta as a day trip from Split?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Where_should_I_stay_on_Solta\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">9.5<\/span> Where should I stay on \u0160olta?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_is_Solta_known_for\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">9.6<\/span> What is \u0160olta known for?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Does_Solta_have_good_beaches\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">9.7<\/span> Does \u0160olta have good beaches?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Is_Solta_good_for_families\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">9.8<\/span> Is \u0160olta good for families?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Sources_further_reading\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">10<\/span> Sources &amp; further reading<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<p>Most first-time visitors default to Hvar or Bra\u010d because those names show up first in the search results. \u0160olta rarely does, which is exactly the point. It&#8217;s smaller (about 19 km long, 5 km wide), and its five main villages \u2014 Roga\u010d, Maslinica, Stomorska, Ne\u010dujam and Grohote \u2014 between them hold a few thousand residents who mostly know each other. There&#8217;s no Hvar-style nightlife, no Zlatni Rat-style crowd magnet. What \u0160olta has instead is silence, good olive oil, a genuinely excellent bay-hopping coastline, and a 30-to-60-minute journey time that makes it the easiest &#8220;real island&#8221; day trip from Split there is.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_get_to_Solta_from_Split\">How to get to \u0160olta from Split<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every route to <strong>\u0160olta Croatia<\/strong> lands at Roga\u010d, the island&#8217;s only ferry port. From there it&#8217;s a short drive or scheduled bus to Maslinica, Grohote, Stomorska or Ne\u010dujam. Roga\u010d has two small beaches within a 10\u201315 minute walk, useful if you have an hour to kill.<\/p>\n<p>There are three realistic ways to make the crossing, depending on whether you&#8217;re bringing a car and whether you want a fixed public timetable or your own schedule.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Jadrolinija car ferry (line 636):<\/strong> the year-round workhorse. Split\u2013Roga\u010d takes around 60 minutes, multiple sailings daily. A ticket also functions as your reservation \u2014 book ahead in July and August with a vehicle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Krilo catamaran (foot passengers only):<\/strong> a fast passenger-only service to Roga\u010d, roughly 30 minutes, typically once daily with more frequency in high summer. No vehicles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Split to \u0160olta private boat:<\/strong> \u043d\u0430\u0448 <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/ru\/taxi-boat\/split-to-solta\/\">Split to \u0160olta taxi boat<\/a> does the same 9-nautical-mile hop in about 30 minutes, on your schedule, landing directly at Maslinica&#8217;s marina, a villa dock, or wherever you&#8217;re staying \u2014 not just Roga\u010d. Whole-boat price for 2026 runs \u20ac250\u2013450.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table class=\"de-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Option<\/th>\n<th>Operator<\/th>\n<th>Crossing time<\/th>\n<th>Approx. price<\/th>\n<th>Best for<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Car ferry<\/td>\n<td>Jadrolinija (line 636)<\/td>\n<td>~60 min<\/td>\n<td>Adult from ~\u20ac5.70; car from ~\u20ac23.50 one way (check the current timetable)<\/td>\n<td>Bringing a car or scooter, flexible slower travellers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u041a\u0430\u0442\u0430\u043c\u0430\u0440\u0430\u043d<\/td>\n<td>Krilo Shipping Company<\/td>\n<td>~30 min<\/td>\n<td>From ~\u20ac4.25\u20136.60 one way, foot passengers only (check the current timetable)<\/td>\n<td>Foot passengers, day-trippers watching the clock<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Private water taxi<\/td>\n<td>\u0414\u0430\u043b\u043c\u0430\u0442\u0438\u043d\u0441\u043a\u0438\u0439 \u044d\u043a\u0441\u043f\u0440\u0435\u0441\u0441<\/td>\n<td>~30 min<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac250\u2013450 whole boat<\/td>\n<td>Groups, direct-to-dock arrival, no fixed timetable, luggage or a late flight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\u0160olta is the cheapest island hop from Split on a scheduled boat, so the honest comparison matters: for what a private boat costs on every Split route \u2014 and where the ferry or catamaran genuinely wins on price \u2014 see our <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/ru\/blog\/water-taxi-split-price-2026\/\">2026 water taxi prices from Split<\/a>. For how \u0160olta stacks up against the busier islands, we ranked them all in <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/ru\/blog\/best-islands-from-split-ranked\/\">the 9 best islands to visit from Split<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Fares and sailing counts shift by season, so treat the numbers above as a guide, not gospel \u2014 check the current timetable on jadrolinija.hr or ksc.hr before booking, especially with a car in peak summer. Rather skip the timetable-watching? <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/ru\/contact\/\">Get in touch<\/a> with your dates and we&#8217;ll quote a private crossing straight to your dock.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"de-tip\">\n<p><strong>Skipper&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> the Krilo catamaran to Roga\u010d is genuinely limited \u2014 often just one sailing a day even in high season, unlike the Split\u2013Hvar line which runs almost hourly. If your day-trip plan hinges on a specific return time, confirm that single sailing before you leave the hotel, not after you&#8217;ve missed it. A private crossing removes that risk entirely since we run when you&#8217;re ready, not on Krilo&#8217;s clock.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><span id=\"The_villages_Rogac_Maslinica_Grohote_Stomorska_and_Necujam\">The villages: Roga\u010d, Maslinica, Grohote, Stomorska and Ne\u010dujam<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u0160olta has five settlements worth knowing, and each does a different job.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u0420\u043e\u0433\u0430\u0447<\/strong> is the arrival point, not the destination \u2014 a working ferry harbour with a couple of konobas and two nearby beaches, useful for killing an hour but not where you&#8217;d choose to stay.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u041c\u0430\u0441\u043b\u0438\u043d\u0438\u0446\u0430<\/strong>, on the west coast, is the postcard village: stone houses around a deep, sheltered bay, framed by an archipelago of seven small islets. Its landmark is the Martinis Marchi castle, built in 1708 by the Marchi family and now a heritage hotel with its own award-winning marina \u2014 around 50 berths inside, plus outer moorings for superyachts. Maslinica also has the island&#8217;s best small beaches and restaurants, which is why it&#8217;s the usual answer to &#8220;where should I stay on \u0160olta.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grohote<\/strong>, inland and just 1.5 km from Roga\u010d, is the island&#8217;s oldest, largest settlement and administrative heart \u2014 town hall, clinic, post office, pharmacy and police station, plus St Stephen&#8217;s Church and small naive-art galleries. It&#8217;s not a beach village; it&#8217;s where you feel the island actually functions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stomorska<\/strong>, on the east coast, is one of \u0160olta&#8217;s oldest fishing harbours and now its liveliest small port \u2014 restaurants, a market, places to stay, yachts coming and going all day. It has the most &#8220;harbour town&#8221; atmosphere of the five, with beaches on both sides of the village.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ne\u010dujam<\/strong>, a wide, sheltered bay to the north, is arguably the best all-round holiday base: pebble beaches, apartment-style stays, and eight smaller coves around the main bay, including Pi\u0161kera, known locally for its mud. It suits families wanting one easy base with the beach a short walk away.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Beaches_and_coves_worth_seeking_out\">Beaches and coves worth seeking out<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u0160olta&#8217;s coastline runs close to 80 km once you count every inlet \u2014 one of the few Croatian islands where you can still find a cove to yourself, even in August.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ne\u010dujam bay&#8217;s coves<\/strong> \u2014 eight in total, reachable on foot, by bike or by short boat hop.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u0160e\u0161ula<\/strong>, near Maslinica \u2014 a sailors&#8217; favourite, sheltered from both the bura and the jugo.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tatinja bay<\/strong>, near Grohote \u2014 small pebble coves, known for cliff jumping.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u0160ipkova cove<\/strong> \u2014 the island&#8217;s one genuinely sandy beach, and the most photographed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stomorska&#8217;s Veli Dolac<\/strong> \u2014 a proper beach bar setting rather than total isolation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most of the best coves are easiest to reach by water rather than the winding coast road \u2014 worth factoring in if a private boat is already part of your plan.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Olive_oil_honey_and_wine_what_Solta_actually_produces\">Olive oil, honey and wine \u2014 what \u0160olta actually produces<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u0160olta punches well above its size on food and drink. Its olive oil \u2014 \u0160oltansko maslinovo ulje \u2014 carries EU Protected Designation of Origin status. Its wild rosemary honey has a distinctive bronze colour and a following well beyond Dalmatia. And its vineyards grow Dobri\u010di\u0107, a red grape variety that survives almost nowhere else \u2014 the historic parent grape of Plavac Mali, the backbone red of Hvar and Pelje\u0161ac wine. If you bring home one thing, make it oil or honey from a village konoba rather than a supermarket in Split.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"de-tip\">\n<p><strong>Skipper&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> skip the tourist-facing shop in Maslinica&#8217;s marina and ask at a konoba in Grohote or Stomorska whether they sell oil or honey direct from a local producer \u2014 it&#8217;s usually a few euros cheaper and you&#8217;re buying straight from the family that made it, which matters on an island this size.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><span id=\"What_to_do_on_Solta_beyond_the_beach\">What to do on \u0160olta beyond the beach<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u0160olta rewards people who like being outside more than people who like itineraries. Hikers can climb to Vela Stra\u017ea, the island&#8217;s highest point at 237 m, for a view back across the channel to Split. Cyclists have quiet inland lanes between Grohote, Gornje Selo and the coast. Kayakers and swimmers can work the Ne\u010dujam coves at their own pace. Sailors use \u0160olta as a first or last stop on charters precisely because Maslinica&#8217;s marina and \u0160e\u0161ula bay are among the best-sheltered anchorages around. For a proper excursion rather than a self-guided wander, the <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/ru\/excursions\/bluecave\/\">Blue Cave, Bi\u0161evo tour<\/a> departs from the Split side and combines easily with a \u0160olta stop by private boat. For history, Grohote&#8217;s St Stephen&#8217;s Church and naive-art galleries are worth an hour, and the Gornje Selo walking tour takes in the 19th-century Church of St John the Baptist and a genuinely rural side of the island most day-trippers never see.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Day_trip_vs_overnight_on_Solta\">Day trip vs overnight on \u0160olta<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because Roga\u010d is only 30\u201360 minutes from Split, \u0160olta is one of the easiest genuine islands to do as a single day: catch an early sailing or a <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/ru\/taxi-boat\/split-to-solta\/\">private boat over<\/a>, spend the day between Maslinica and Ne\u010dujam or Stomorska, and be back in Split for dinner \u2014 swim, eat, wander a village, come home relaxed rather than exhausted.<\/p>\n<p>An overnight or two changes the experience, though. \u0160olta after the last ferry leaves is a genuinely different island \u2014 quiet harbours, empty coves at sunset, no day-trip traffic. Maslinica has the island&#8217;s best hotel (Martinis Marchi, inside the old castle) plus smaller guesthouses and apartments; Ne\u010dujam and Stomorska both have simpler apartment-style stays suiting families wanting a longer, slower base. If your trip already includes Hvar, Bra\u010d or Vis, \u0160olta works well as a one- or two-night detour \u2014 see our <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/ru\/blog\/best-islands-from-split-ranked\/\">best islands from Split, ranked<\/a>, or compare it directly with the <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/ru\/taxi-boat\/split-to-hvar\/\">\u0421\u043f\u043b\u0438\u0442 \u0432 \u0425\u0432\u0430\u0440<\/a> crossing if those two are your shortlist.<\/p>\n<p>Getting around once you&#8217;re there is easy but not fast: one main road winds along the island&#8217;s spine, and buses connect villages on a limited schedule. A rental car or scooter makes sense for more than one village a day.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Who_Solta_actually_suits\">Who \u0160olta actually suits<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u0160olta isn&#8217;t for everyone. It suits families with young kids who want calm water and short distances between beach, lunch and car \u2014 Ne\u010dujam does this particularly well. It suits couples and quiet-seekers who&#8217;ve already done Hvar&#8217;s nightlife and want the opposite, and sailors who know Maslinica and \u0160e\u0161ula as sheltered stops rather than tourist destinations. It doesn&#8217;t suit anyone chasing a beach club scene or late-night nightlife \u2014 for that, Hvar Town or Bol on Bra\u010d are the better call. If quiet is the feature you&#8217;re after, not the compromise you&#8217;re making, \u0160olta delivers it better than any island this close to Split.<\/p>\n<p>Not sure which island fits your trip? <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatia-express.com\/ru\/contact\/\">Message the crew<\/a> with your dates and group size and we&#8217;ll tell you honestly whether \u0160olta, Bra\u010d or Hvar suits you better, and quote a private transfer.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"How_do_I_get_from_Split_to_Solta\">How do I get from Split to \u0160olta?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>By Jadrolinija car ferry (about an hour, vehicles allowed), Krilo catamaran (about 30 minutes, foot passengers only, limited daily sailings), or private water taxi (about 30 minutes, your own schedule, whole boat \u20ac250\u2013450). All public ferries land at Roga\u010d.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"How_long_is_the_ferry_from_Split_to_Solta\">How long is the ferry from Split to \u0160olta?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Jadrolinija car ferry takes around 60 minutes. The Krilo catamaran is faster, around 30 minutes, foot passengers only. A private boat crossing also takes around 30 minutes and can leave from wherever suits you in Split, not just the ferry terminal.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Is_Solta_worth_visiting_compared_to_Hvar_or_Brac\">Is \u0160olta worth visiting compared to Hvar or Bra\u010d?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Depends what you want. \u0160olta is quieter, smaller and less developed than either \u2014 no nightlife, no big beach clubs. If that&#8217;s the appeal, it&#8217;s genuinely worth it. If you want lively bars or a famous beach like Zlatni Rat, Hvar or Bra\u010d will suit you better.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Can_I_visit_Solta_as_a_day_trip_from_Split\">Can I visit \u0160olta as a day trip from Split?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, easily \u2014 it&#8217;s the closest island to Split at roughly 30\u201360 minutes each way. Many visitors combine a morning ferry with an afternoon return, spending the day in Maslinica or Ne\u010dujam.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Where_should_I_stay_on_Solta\">Where should I stay on \u0160olta?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Maslinica has the island&#8217;s best hotel, inside the historic Martinis Marchi castle, plus the prettiest setting and best restaurants. Ne\u010dujam suits families wanting a calmer bay. Stomorska suits those wanting a working harbour with easy evening walks.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"What_is_Solta_known_for\">What is \u0160olta known for?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Olive oil with EU Protected Designation of Origin status, wild rosemary honey, the rare Dobri\u010di\u0107 red grape, and a genuinely unspoiled coastline of quiet coves \u2014 plus Maslinica&#8217;s Martinis Marchi castle and marina.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Does_Solta_have_good_beaches\">Does \u0160olta have good beaches?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, though most reward a bit of effort to reach: the eight coves around Ne\u010dujam bay, \u0160e\u0161ula near Maslinica, Tatinja bay near Grohote, and \u0160ipkova, the island&#8217;s only sandy beach. Roga\u010d has two easy beaches near the ferry port.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Is_Solta_good_for_families\">Is \u0160olta good for families?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes \u2014 often easier than Hvar or Bra\u010d precisely because it&#8217;s quieter and less spread out. Ne\u010dujam in particular suits families well, with a wide bay, gentler pace and apartment-style stays close to the water.<\/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 private boat, Split to \u0160olta in about 30 minutes\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"850\"><figcaption>Split to \u0160olta by private boat \u2014 about 30 minutes, straight to your dock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"de-sources\"><span id=\"Sources_further_reading\">Sources &amp; further reading<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jadrolinija.hr\/en\/travel\/split_-_rogac_solta\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jadrolinija \u2014 Split\u2013Roga\u010d (\u0160olta) ferry line 636<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksc.hr\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Krilo Shipping Company \u2014 fast ferry schedules<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitsolta.com\/en\/home\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TZ Otoka \u0160olta \u2014 official \u0160olta tourist board<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.martinis-marchi.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Martinis Marchi \u2014 heritage hotel, restaurant and marina, Maslinica<\/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\": \"How do I get from Split to \\u0160olta?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"By Jadrolinija car ferry (about an hour, vehicles allowed), Krilo catamaran (about 30 minutes, foot passengers only, limited daily sailings), or private water taxi (about 30 minutes, your own schedule, whole boat \\u20ac250\\u2013450). 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