Stari Grad is a lovely place to explore at an unhurried pace, with its harbour, historic lanes and nearby vineyards all close together. This plan keeps you in the old town for most of the day, then ends with dinner by the waterfront.
Budget
About €45–€60 per person, excluding transport to Stari Grad and drinks.
Best time to visit
May to June or September, when the weather is warm and the island is less crowded than in peak summer.
Harbour, old town and the Stari Grad Plain
Explore the compact historic centre in the morning, visit the UNESCO-listed plain in the afternoon, and return to the harbour for a relaxed evening.
Morning
Stroll the harbour and old lanes
Start at , then wander the nearby stone streets toward Trg Škor. The walk between them takes about 5 minutes.
Morning
Visit
Explore Petar Hektorović’s fortified Renaissance home and its peaceful fishpond; it is about a 5-minute walk from Trg Škor.
About €5Afternoon
See the
Take a taxi or arrange a local guided visit to this UNESCO-listed agricultural landscape, about 10–15 minutes from the old town by car. Bring water and allow time to enjoy the open countryside.
About €10Afternoon
Pause at the Dominican Monastery
Return to town and visit the monastery’s church and collection; it is around a 10-minute walk from the harbour.
About €4Evening
Dinner by the waterfront
Head back toward the harbour, about a 5-minute walk, for Dalmatian seafood or grilled fish in a garden setting. Reserve ahead in summer.
About €25–€40
Good to know
Getting around
The old town is easy to explore on foot. For the , arrange a taxi, rental bike or guided visit; summer heat can make the exposed paths tiring.
Opening hours
Historic sites may have seasonal opening hours, so check locally before setting out, especially outside the summer season.
Ferry
If arriving by ferry, check the schedule and allow time for the transfer between the port and the old town.