Split is a vibrant Mediterranean city located on the Marjan Peninsula along the eastern Adriatic coast. Its prime geographical position results in a typical Mediterranean climate, characterized by long, dry, and warm summers, and short, mild, rainy winters. With an annual rainfall of around 900 mm, Split enjoys an average summer temperature of 26°C (79°F) and around 12 hours of direct sunlight each day, contributing to its sunny and pleasant atmosphere.

Serving as the cultural and political hub of Dalmatia, Split is the heart of a historically significant region that once stretched much further, from Karlobag to Cape Prevlaka near Dubrovnik. Today, it is the seat of the Split–Dalmatia County and is home to approximately 180,000 residents, making it the second-largest city in Croatia. Split’s rich history dates back over 1,700 years to the time of Roman Emperor Diocletian, who built his palace there as a retirement residence. Long before Diocletian’s arrival, the site was home to the Greek colony Aspalathos, named after the plant Spartia juncea, which still grows abundantly, especially on the southern slopes of Marjan Park Forest.