--- type: "Article" title: "Tourists or not, Croatia’s Trogir is worth a visit!" description: "Trogir close to Split is another of Croatia's little towns. Medieval, precious, and tourists galore. Even so, don't miss it!" resource: "https://travelmemo.com/croatia/trogir-hotel-ola" author: "Walter Schaerer" publisher: "Travelmemo" photo_count: 20 tags: ["Boutique Hotel", "Design", "Croatia"] entities: - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/croatia" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/boutique-hotel" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/design" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/air-travel" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/architecture" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/restaurant" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/experience-travel" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/itinerary" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/road-trip" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/vehicle-rental" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/organizations/edelweiss-air" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/organizations/swiss-international-air-lines" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/organizations/travelmemo" - "https://travelmemo.com/author/walter-schaerer" generated: { by: "human:https://travelmemo.com/author/walter-schaerer", at: 2026-07-04T14:01:08+00:00 } verified: - { by: "human:https://travelmemo.com/author/katja-birrer", at: 2017-10-03T19:10:30+00:00 } sources: - id: photos resource: trogir-hotel-ola.md#photos title: "Original photography by Walter Schaerer" author: "human:https://travelmemo.com/author/walter-schaerer" last_modified: 2017-09-06 timestamp: 2026-07-04T14:01:08+00:00 --- # Tourists or not, Croatia’s Trogir is worth a visit! > Trogir is a compact medieval island town on Croatia's Adriatic coast, packed with Romanesque, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture — touristy but well worth the stop. ## Destination Trogir's old town occupies a small island off the Dalmatian coast, connected by two bridges to the Croatian mainland and the island of Čiovo. Split Airport lies nearby, closer to Trogir than to Split itself. ## Getting there Accessible by car from Split (via the coastal road past the airport); a water taxi also runs between the hotel area and the old town roughly every 20 minutes, with a 15-minute ride. ## When to go The article does not specify an ideal season, but notes heavy tourist crowds and traffic congestion at the Trogir bridge, especially at peak times of day. ## Why visit The densely built medieval core blends Romanesque, Renaissance, and Baroque styles in a uniquely atmospheric setting, best explored on foot through its narrow lanes along the waterfront promenade. ## What to see - **Old Town Island** — Dense medieval streetscape with restaurants, bars, shops, and architectural styles spanning Romanesque to Baroque. - **Fortress Kamerlengo** — Historic fortress visible along the waterfront promenade. - **Trogir Waterfront Promenade** — Scenic pier-side walkway with moored sailing yachts and water taxis. ## What to do - **Water Taxi to Old Town** — Runs every ~20 minutes from the hotel area; the authors specifically recommend it. - **Day Trip to Split** — Nearby city with a harbor promenade, cathedral, and winding alleys worth exploring on a self-guided walk — parking is difficult, so grab any available spot. ## Good to know Traffic jams on the bridge leading to Trogir can be severe depending on the time of day — a problem for anyone needing to catch a flight at the adjacent Split Airport. A new bridge was reportedly under construction at the time of writing. Hotel Ola in Seget Donji sits on the favorable side of the bridge relative to the airport and hosts a barbecue dinner twice a week (reservation recommended). ## Photos ```yaml photos: - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/medieval-Trogir-Croatia.jpg" caption: "Medieval architecture" keywords: ["Croatia", "Trogir", "travelmemo.com"] credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/pier-pedestrian-zone-Trogir-Croatia-1.jpg" caption: "Pier and waterfront promenade" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Portal-Trogir-bridge-Croatia.jpg" caption: "Portal Trogir and the infamous Trogir bridge" keywords: ["Croatia", "Portal Trogir", "bridge", "travelmemo.com"] captured: 2017-09-06 credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Kamerlengo-Tower-sunset-Trogir-Croatia.jpg" caption: "Kamerlengo Tower at sunset" keywords: ["Croatia", "Kamerlengo Tower", "Trogir", "travelmemo.com"] captured: 2017-09-04 geo: {latitude: 43.5153, longitude: 16.2478} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/pier-yacht-Trogir-Croatia.jpg" caption: "Trogir's pier at sunset" keywords: ["Croatia", "Trogir", "travelmemo.com", "yacht"] captured: 2017-09-04 geo: {latitude: 43.5156, longitude: 16.2502} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Katja-Birrer-Walter-Schaerer-Trogir-Croatia.jpg" caption: "Katja and Walter enjoying themselves in Trogir" keywords: ["Croatia", "Katja Birrer", "Trogir", "Walter Schärer", "travelmemo.com"] captured: 2017-09-06 credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/yachts-Ola-hotel-Trogir-Croatia.jpg" caption: "Yachts in Trogir's marina" keywords: ["Croatia", "Hotel Ola", "Trogir", "adult-only", "marina", "travelmemo.com", "yacht"] captured: 2017-09-06 geo: {latitude: 43.5181, longitude: 16.2186} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/fisher-boat-Trogir-Croatia.jpg" caption: "Fisher boats as seen from the hotel" keywords: ["Croatia", "Hotel Ola", "Trogir", "adult-only", "fisher boat", "travelmemo.com"] captured: 2017-09-06 geo: {latitude: 43.5181, longitude: 16.2186} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/taxi-boat-Trogir-Croatia.jpg" caption: "Taxi boats" keywords: ["Croatia", "Trogir", "taxi boat", "travelmemo.com"] captured: 2017-09-06 geo: {latitude: 43.5178, longitude: 16.2228} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Ola-hotel-facade-Trogir-Croatia.jpg" caption: "Ola Hotel facade" keywords: ["Croatia", "Hotel Ola", "Trogir", "adult-only", "facade", "travelmemo.com"] credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/infinity-pool-Ola-hotel-Trogir-Croatia.jpg" caption: "Infinity pool on rooftop terrace" keywords: ["Croatia", "Hotel Ola", "Trogir", "adult-only", "infinity pool", "rooftop terrace", "travelmemo.com"] credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/spa-pool-Ola-hotel-Trogir-Croatia.jpg" caption: "Spa pool with a view" keywords: ["Croatia", "Hotel Ola", "Trogir", "adult-only", "pool", "spa", "travelmemo.com"] captured: 2017-09-05 geo: {latitude: 43.5181, longitude: 16.2186} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Ola-hotel-sunrise-Trogir-Croatia.jpg" caption: "Sunrise over Trogir and Ola Hotel" keywords: ["Croatia", "Hotel Ola", "Trogir", "adult-only", "sunrise", "travelmemo.com"] captured: 2017-09-05 credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/view-Ola-hotel-room-Trogir-Croatia.jpg" caption: "All hotel rooms come with sea view" keywords: ["Croatia", "Hotel Ola", "Trogir", "adult-only", "bed", "hotel room", "travelmemo.com"] captured: 2017-09-04 geo: {latitude: 43.5181, longitude: 16.2186} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/breakfast-Ola-hotel-Trogir-Croatia.jpg" caption: "Breakfast in paradise" keywords: ["Croatia", "Hotel Ola", "Trogir", "adult-only", "breakfast", "restaurant", "travelmemo.com"] geo: {latitude: 43.5181, longitude: 16.2186} credit: "Walter Schärer" ```