Why Visit Trogir: Croatia's UNESCO Island Town
Trogir is a tiny island town 25 minutes from Split with an entire old town on the UNESCO World Heritage list, and for our 2026 and 2027 departures it's where every Roam Sailing week starts and finishes. Most people only see it as a stop on the way from the airport. That's a mistake. Give Trogir an afternoon and you'll understand why it's one of the best-preserved medieval towns on the Adriatic.
Where is Trogir?
Trogir sits on the Dalmatian Coast between Split and Šibenik. The old town occupies its own small island, joined to the mainland by a stone bridge and to the island of Čiovo by a second bridge. Split Airport is about 10 minutes away by car, which makes Trogir one of the easiest places in Croatia to arrive in and start sailing from.
Why Trogir is worth visiting
A whole old town on the UNESCO list. Trogir isn't a town with a nice historic square. The entire centre, laid out on a Greek and Roman street grid and built up over 2,300 years, is UNESCO-listed. Venetian palaces, Romanesque churches and narrow limestone lanes sit side by side, and none of it feels restored for tourists.
The Cathedral of St Lawrence. The town's landmark, with Radovan's Portal from 1240 carved with lions, saints and scenes of daily medieval life. Climb the bell tower for the best view over the rooftops, the harbour and Čiovo.
Kamerlengo Fortress. A 15th-century Venetian fort at the western tip of the island. The walls are walkable and the view back over the old town at sunset is the photo everyone takes.
The Riva. Trogir's palm-lined waterfront is where the town comes to life in the evening. Yachts moor along the promenade, restaurants spill onto the pavement and the whole place has a relaxed, slow-Dalmatian feel that Split can't quite match.
It's walkable in an hour and worth three. Trogir is small. You can cross the old town in ten minutes, which means you can see the highlights, get lost in the lanes, sit down for a coffee and still have time for a swim before dinner.
Trogir with Roam Sailing
Our 8-day Croatia sailing tours check in at 11:00 AM on day one and check out at 8:30 AM on day eight, so you have time on either side of the tour to explore. We recommend arriving the day before your departure and staying in Trogir or Split. That gives you a buffer for flight delays and a relaxed evening on the Riva before you meet the group.
From here the boat heads south to Makarska, Stari Grad, Hvar, Korčula, Mljet and Dubrovnik before returning. See the full route and what's included.
Good to know
How do I get from Split Airport to Trogir? Taxi, Uber or local bus. It's roughly 10 minutes by road. Your pre-departure pack has the exact meeting point.
Is one night in Trogir enough? Yes. One evening and a morning covers the old town comfortably. If you have longer, Split is 25 minutes away and easy to combine.
When is the best time to visit? May, June and September are warm with fewer crowds. July and August are busiest and hottest, and the evening atmosphere on the Riva is at its liveliest.
Trogir is the kind of place you'll wish you'd allowed more time for. Arrive early, walk the lanes, and start your week on the water the right way. Explore all our Croatia sailing destinations.
