Hotels near Marjan Hill

Marjan Hill is the green peninsula that rises directly behind Split and is one of the most rewarding free things to do in Split. The forest park covers about 340 hectares and tops out at 178 metres (the Telegrin peak), with pine groves, medieval hermits' chapels, and panoramic viewpoints over the old town, the harbour, and the Brac and Solta channels.

The classic route starts at the Sperun stairs at the western end of the Riva, climbs past the Vidilica viewpoint (about 15 minutes from the centre), and follows the ridge road through the pines to Telegrin, the Jewish cemetery (one of Europe's oldest, dating from the 16th century), the chapel of Sveti Jere, and down to the Kasjuni and Bene swimming coves on the southern shore. The peninsula also shelters the Mestrovic Gallery and the Natural History Museum's biological annex. Mountain bike, jogging, and rock-climbing routes are well marked.

Pro Tip: Set out at sunrise in summer (06:30 to 07:30) when the temperature is still under 25 degrees Celsius and you'll have the views to yourself. Bring water - there are very few fountains - and combine the walk with a swim at Kasjuni Beach on the way back rather than fighting for towel space at Bacvice.