Split

Why nomads choose Split

Split blends a UNESCO old town, swimmable sea and easy island-hopping with a livable, year-round city underneath. There's a growing nomad community, dedicated coworking, and the tax-free-foreign-income permit makes the numbers attractive. The coast and Marjan park are on your doorstep, ferries reach Hvar and Brač in under an hour, and flights connect across Europe in summer. It suits people who want sea and stone-town charm without committing to a sleepy island.

The honest downsides

Seasonality dominates everything: summer brings crowds, traffic and peak prices, while winter sees many restaurants, ferries and rentals scale back hard. Internet is solid but not Iberian-fast, and the nomad and professional networks are smaller than Lisbon's or Barcelona's. Long-term furnished apartments can be scarce because owners prefer lucrative summer lets, and the bora wind plus winter rain make the cold months feel harsher than the latitude suggests.

Internet & coworking

Home fiber and cable typically deliver 100-300 Mbps and are reliable in the city. Coworking runs roughly $120-160/month, with a handful of established spaces. SIMs from A1, Hrvatski Telekom or Telemach offer cheap data with good coastal 4G/5G coverage.

Getting set up

Apply for the Digital Nomad Residence permit with income proof, accommodation and insurance, either before arriving or shortly after. You'll register an address (OIB tax number) locally. Long-term apartments come via Njuškalo, local agents and Facebook groups; secure off-season to avoid summer-rate pricing. Banking is straightforward once you have residence; many nomads also rely on EU-friendly fintech accounts.